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Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year rum

Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year

Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

8.2/10
286 ratings
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286 Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year Ratings

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Kevin 🇬🇧 | 25 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

I was impressed by the 12 year old, which was not quite my favourite, but amazingly good value, so I thought I would try the 23 year old. Definitely not disappointed. The 23 year old is much smoother, as expected. It’s slightly sweet, with no burn, but lots of taste, with hints of caramel and vanilla. Incredible price for a 23 year old and I just love the bottle.

Ryan 🇺🇸 | 27 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

This is by far the best rum I've tasted. Its not too sweet. Tastes of caramel, and vanilla. I buy the Kirk and Sweeney 18 frequently and its a great rum, but there is some batch to batch variability. The 23 taste more mature and balanced.

Loxias 🇨🇿 | 170 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Very good rum, well balanced just lightly sweet. There is little bitterness in the middle, but continues to longlasting aftertaste which is more sweeter

Jason 🇺🇸 | 172 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Yes! Excellent flavor with notes of vanilla and toffee. Incredibly smooth and great as a sipper. I'm making a point of keeping this in hand always.

jlowndes 🇺🇸 | 15 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Very well balanced and smooth flavorful with aged oaky finish. I really enjoyed this rum but like the 18 more which has more pronounced vanilla and flavors to me

Joe 🇺🇸 | 42 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

This was the first aged rum I bought. I thought it was really great. After drinking half the bottle I’m not so sure. It’s a very nice rum. Smooth, not too sweet. Not a lot of hang time though. I’m givin’ it a hard 8 if it’s really made from cane as they claim.

IceMan 🇺🇸 | 12 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Long a fan of the Kirk and Sweeny 12, I had high expectations for the 23 year. While priced substantially higher ($44 for the 23 vs $27 for the 12 year), this once again proves that neither age nor price make a good rum.

Side by side with the 12, the 23 is quite a bit darker. It certainly smells much older. Almost damp and cellar-like. It has much darker woodsy notes, a bit of chocolate, and a bittersweet note. It lacks the bright vigor and fruity notes of the 12 year. The 23 has a more acidic note, and seems a bit rougher in the aroma. It has a heavy mouthfeel, but a smooth finish.

You may love the 12, but don't assume the 23 year to be any better. It is just different. Not better, not worse, depending on your taste. When it comes to value, the 12 beats the 23 without question.

Carl 🇺🇸 | 26 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Did a side by side with zacapa xo. This was smoother with equal depth and flavor. Best rum I’ve ever had.

RRose (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 44 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Instantly among my favorites. Remarkably smooth & has a subtle sweetness to it. ZERO burn. The oakiness (is that a word?) on the front end adds nicely to the complexity. Will continue to purchase this in the future & look forward to checking out the 18yr for comparison.

Eric Lemings 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted over 5 years ago

I see Kirk and Sweeney sitting on the shelves everywhere. Well I finally bought a bottle of 23 year old and tried it last night. Wow. Deep vanilla aroma. Surprisingly smooth and complex. An instant favorite.

Halsey 🇺🇸 | 39 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

I actually like the 18 better. I'm guessing this is aged in barrels a bit longer, and no doubt it adds complexity and some tannins the 18 lacks.

Big jammy nose, surprisingly compact mouth feel. Big (ish), floral, good bit of spice. Nicely balanced, sweet and pepper finish. This is no doubt a beautiful rum, and my preferance for the 18 may belie my immature taste in Rums overall, but...hey, I gotta rate em as I drink em. Overall though, NOTHING wrong with this, and I'm enjoying the bottle a great deal.




Brand Details

Name: 23-Year
Years Aged: 23
ABV: 40%
Type: Kirk and Sweeney
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No