Rum Nation 1989 Demerara 23-Year

compared this side-by-side with El Dorado 21. Smell is not as good as El Dorado...smells like horse leather. Taste is too harsh, alcohol burn, not smooth. Not a fan at all. Would rather have Bacardi. 60+
Bad bottle?

It's a full-flavored Demerara bombshell of tasty oak, sherry, smoke, liquorice, spice - with just a little fire to keep you payng attention. Straight up all the way, it's a real treat if you enjoy strong rum with an unapologetic attitude.