I have NEVER liked molasses but needed to find a way to get more iron into my body. I had heard that blackstrap molasses was the best to take so I purchased Plantation based on an article I read online.  I am here to tell you, this stuff is sweet rather than sharp and bitter.  I add my daily tablespoon in my morning coffee to sweeten and it is delicious!  I could probably eat the tablespoon just by licking the spoon but it is very sweet and I've been off white sugar long enough that too much sweet is a horrible taste to me.  This works perfectly.  I just use the stronger stuff for my baked beans - this is perfect for "medicinal" purposes!