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Kirk and Sweeney 12-Year rum

Kirk and Sweeney 12-Year

Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

7.5/10
393 ratings
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393 Kirk and Sweeney 12-Year Ratings

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Bob (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 74 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

The rum is smooth enough to sip however the flavor of it is just different than most rums I've tried and in a negative way for me. There is a bitterness that I'm just not enjoying as much as I would like to. I won't be buying another of these beautiful looking bottles.
Update: I like some sweetness in my rum and this is dominated by bitterness. I keep tasting it but then I make a bitter face and say "blehhh" after every sip. I really wanted to like this one but I just don't. The bottle I got was on sale and I'm almost convinced it was a bad batch or something based on everyone else's reviews here. I will continue to revisit this rum and update accordingly.

CJ1999 (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 95 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

In my opinion itโ€™s almost flawless. Itโ€™s uniquely flavoured. Full of the perfect blend of spice. Not overwhelming and leaves you wanting more after every sip. The only thing that could make it better is smoothing out the aftertaste.

Wo1fpacker (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 14 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

From the get go it's obvious this is sweetened after distillation. But Kirk & Sweeney is still an enjoyable rum experience either as a casual sipper or in a simple cocktail like a daiquiri or a planter's punch (Just be sure not to add simple syrup). Palate is sweet with hints of almond, biscuit and heavy molasses. Aroma is has a *hint* of burning caramel. All in all not a regrettable purchase, but not a repeat purchase.

Dhelliwell (TASTING CLUB) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 65 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

This rum is not particularly sweet, has a good color, a bit of a burn on the medium finish but not harsh. Overall, quite drinkable neat but there is a slightly off flavor that I am not good enough to identify. It has a slight chemical taste - may be alcohol and charred oak, I suppose. Nice bottle as well.

iedalgic (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Huge disappointment, and better choices out there for the price. Very strong taste and smell of vanilla, so much so that I wonder if this is artificially flavored - like dumping a small bottle of vanilla essence into a bland rum. I can't believe that much vanilla can develop naturally from aging in a barrel, with pretty much no other flavors developing at the same time.
Not much else apart from the vanilla taste and smell. The only positive is that it doesn't have too much burn. Useless as a mixer too, because the smell of vanilla is overpowering.

MiKli (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ | 86 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Quite fine, bit vanilla and oaks barrel wooden taste, not as the older buddy of this family, but well all right for private sipping.

DougDoesNotCare (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 38 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Great in a tiki drink and tasty to sip on. Will have to review it more in depth after more analysis.

Neman3 (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 280 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

This is my third example of K&S. 18yo, 23yo and now 12. They are in perfect proportion of taste per age. I'm just wondering what is the price per age of everyone?
64/12=5.33$
90/18=5
104/23=4.5
So, the taste/$ is the best for the grandfather )
Anyway, all of them are highly recommended!

pawallen (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 10 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

There is to much burn and not good flavour, it very basic. Would not recommend

Caverns (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 15 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

I bought this from a local store, mostly out of excitement that there was finally something different. Looks nice, tastes fine, overpriced in relation to similar quality rum.

El Cap (BASIC) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 61 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

But I have enjoyed a few daiquiris with this at a local favorite spot, lounging under live oaks.
I canโ€™t speak to it on its own, but with that simple & classic bit of mixing, itโ€™s provided me with some pleasant memories




Brand Details

Company: Kirk and Sweeney
Name: 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
ABV: 40%
Type: Aged
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown