Gregarious Grump Jamaica Rum 15 year

First impression, fresh from the bottle, poured into a glencairn. Nose: Muted funk with candy shop sweetness and something like brine, accompanied by a savory saltiness lurking behind the sweeter scents. Palate: Initially hot, it gives way to sweet caramel, some old-world fruits like figs, perhaps some other dried fruits, a bit of licorice, and some indistinct earthier notes hiding in the background. Finish: Long, quite pleasant, with a lasting earthiness throughout and a brief anise tingle on the palate. As a side note - comparison: I tried a pour of Appleton 12 yesterday evening and this seemed considerably more interesting. The proof certainly helps… Overall: This didn't seem to be priced correctly, and I seized the chance to sample a single barrel cask strength rum from Jamaica - the 15 years is a bonus. I wish the distillery were identified, but oh well. Excellent value, I'm eager to spend more time with this. I might try to find another before they're gone…