The review from London show - where Substation41 won best rum in the world 2020 still applies: "Substation No. 41 comes with 37% ABV and is amber in colour. This dark rum is clear in clarity with a nose that starts on rich vanilla and toffee-like note, followed by an aroma of fruit cake & plum pudding. You’ll notice a tight oak note and even a hint of white pepper. On the mouth, Substation No. 41 opens up to butterscotch and light oakiness revealing hints of liquorice, fennel, cinnamon, apricots and honeysuckle. It finishes on a good length with a warm pepperiness. Substation No. 41 can be enjoyed neat or can be spiced up with ginger beer and a slice of orange, topped with some cracked pepper." So yes, still the base ingredient in the elixir of life!

I’ve been a rum drinker for over 60: years and I find this rum an excellent choice with only ice added. No need for other additives.

A drink that warms the soul and a good one share. Tastes of fruit cake and smells of the wonderful molasses it’s made from. Would highly recommend

Smooth alternative to Scotch with the wooden barrel aftertaste really making the difference

Have been a fan of this for along time, but has become more expensive since they stopped there premixes and only sell the stand alone bottle

An excellent example of a Spanish Carribbean type of rum similar to the Ron Viejo de Caldas from Colombia or the Havana Club of Cuba. That is it's somewhat dark in colour, strong agreeable bouquet, sweet and flavourful. It can be sipped like a cognac which it resembles.