Innis & Gunn Rum Cask Oak Aged Beer - Innis & Gunn

This is a rum infused beer from Innis & Gunn, who's products I've never tried before, so here's hoping they're something special.  This 330ml bottle comes in at 7.4% and is poured into a goblet

Appears a deep copper, ruby colour with mild carbonation and a thin head which drops to nothing

On the nose, there is an initial dose of dark fruits - figs, plums, raisins - and syrup.  There is a faint wiff of malt.  The rum comes through at the back

Well, apparently this is 'rum infused'... It tastes like pure rum! (Maybe I'm exaggerating slightly...)
Initially there is some strong toasted caramel malt, which quickly develops into spicy, sugary dark fruits.  Mild vanilla also detectable.  The alcohol and taste of rum then takes over and overpowers everything else.  Rum and spice linger.  Hops are barely detectable.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation, mild astringency and feels smooth.  The mouthfeel is the best thing about this 'beer'.  It is far too unbalanced and the flavour profiles do not seem to mix and fluctuate unpleasantly.
If you like rum and beer, then this is probably a dream come true; but this is not appealing to my palate... as I don't like rum
60% - Poor