Background Image
Preload image
Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year rum

Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year

Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

8.2/10
286 ratings
That's some good stuff
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
6
12
38
87
108
32

Rate Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year

Tap to Rate

Advert Image

Advertisement | Go Premium to remove

Review Images

User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image
User review image

286 Kirk and Sweeney 23-Year Ratings

Sort by: Popularity | Newest | Oldest | Rating

Russ 🇺🇸 | 85 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Any rating lower than a 9 for this rum is nonsense! It's a godsend...and King of the Agricoles!

Oak, vanilla, and caramel are the dominant flavors with hints of brown sugar, molasses and maple syrup. The nose is almost candy-like. It finishes like silk, smooth and luxurious with no bite at all and with a pleasant tobacco note. This is not a hot or spicy rum and despite its 23 years in a barrel the conspicuous tobacco note is not burnt or foul tasting, more like a very well maintained high quality cigar. It has a deep cherry wood color and a thick, rich body that sticks to the glass. This rum needs to breathe a bit before drinking, I say at least a half hour. The next day I chilled it in my freezer and it was amazing, more candy like.

This is a sipping rum and I know its not the smartest thing to do with a rum such as this but if you add it to Coke you'll have Vanilla Coke with a kick! I'll be buying this rum again next week... I'm glad to have taken this one off my wish list. For $42 a bottle this rum is actually under priced!

Edit: I've always said the best way to really get into a rum and discover its character is to get hammered off of it! I did that this weekend. I woke up and there was that beautiful tobacco note lingering in my nose and the taste of vanilla beans in my mouth. Then, three hours and two Gatorades later I got out of bed. Yes, this is a very fine rum...but it delivers a crippling hangover! Play with caution.

Tpvandev 🇺🇸 | 2 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

My favorite rum I’ve had so far. Not the easiest to find, but I recommend picking it up if you do. Smooth and easy to sip.

Henrikhaa 🇩🇰 | 56 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

I would not purchase this one. So many other rums out there to try. With that said it is a decent rum with something to offer. I just do not like the oily and greasy feel in the mouth when you drink it.

Snookonthefly 🇺🇸 | 10 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

As expected, smooth, easy a bit manipulated but fun.
Carmel, nut and some burnt marshmallow.
Worth the spend

Simson 🇨🇿 | 133 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

40% rum aged for 23 years in American oak barrels. Named after the schooner that allegedly supplied the American black market with Caribbean rum during Prohibition. Unfortunately, the distillery changed the production and began distributing a new version under the Gran Reserva Superior label. I haven't tasted this new version yet, but other rum drinkers say the nose/taste is a bit weaker. Therefore, I recommend those who like this rum to still purchase the version that says 23 years, which is already in last pieces sale. I have done so.

Bottle: Really nice, round with a thick bottom capped with a cork. There is a note on the neck with the batch and bottle number.
Colour: Dark amber.

Nose: Vanilla, caramel, cappuccino, sweet almonds, dried fruits and hints of wood barrel.
Taste: Perfectly smooth and slightly sweet. Vanilla, wood and caramel are clearly dominant. There is also some tropical fruit (mango, figs and unripe banana). The taste is a little sharper than the aroma.
Finish: Medium to long.

Conclusion: An excellent light sweet rum. It lacks a little sharpness in the taste and a little more variety in the palate. It's a little too monotonous for my taste.

Overall rating: 9 out of 10

Mr Coone 🇧🇪 | 20 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Moderate intensity in the nose with aroma's of caramel, vanilla and yeast.
A smooth and warming mouthfeel with aroma's of caramel, vanilla, toffee and some sherry hints with a very long finish.
A very complex and perfectly balanced rum

Zo151 🇺🇸 | 1 rating
Posted 2 years ago

Flavorful, but not over powering. Nice notes throughout. One of the best sipping rums.

PekAti (PREMIUM) 🇭🇺 | 103 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Gyümölcs,kissé alkoholos,meg kicsit talán üres a vége

IBO 🇸🇰 | 193 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Naozaj ma príjemne prekvapil. Výrazná drevitost , ktorá je nad sladkosťou. Tá je decentná a príjemná. Skutočne fajn rum k cigare, alebo na relax po jedle. Odporúčam ako jeden z mála sladsich

Bas 🇳🇱 | 15 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I love this rum. If you like plantation xo, than you will love this. Its not as sweet and has a little kick to it. More smokeyness in the aftertaste... Just an all out great rum.

vvv 🇨🇿 | 43 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

I will keep my rating a bit lower for now.. I spent some time with tasting of this bottle.. but it is still difficult to say if is a exceptional rum or just a regular rum with some harsh notes of pepper. I will let you know.




Brand Details

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