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Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior rum

Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior

Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

6.5/10
17 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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17 Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior Ratings

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Worty πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ | 152 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Nose - very fresh, apples, grass, candies, but slightly weak. The taste is sweet and smooth. It didn't have any particular flavor to me, it was just sweet. The finish is very short almost none. I would expect much mor for a 23 year rum. I went to try this one because of reviews of 23y predecessor, but got this one instead. Little fun for a lot of money. For that price I am not conviced to buy again.

Bart (PREMIUM) πŸ‡³πŸ‡± | 15 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

no this is not worth the money, i wanted the 23 because of its rating. they gave me this one instead.... waste of money. tastes likes cheap rum with a muffy aftertaste. This one is good for Hot chocolate :D

ChrisC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 6 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

This is the rebranded 23, same rum different name. If you like rum, this is for you. Unlike so many other attempts to reinvent, this is what rum should taste like. Carmel, cinnamon, and not hot and the next morning no ash tray taste in your mouth. Great rum if you're looking for Rum.

Cool Breeze (PREMIUM) πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 555 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Sampled at the Laka Lono Rum Club tasting on 8/9/22. reddish color Not as woody as Gran Reserva. Much more present aromatic notes. Sherry, vanilla, marshmellows. Fruity, caramel, honey.

Alex πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 15 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

Much harsher than the 23 year. As said in a previous review, I have to agree that there is a slight rubber flavor. Initially, I was hit with a woody flavor, then the bite. No burn going down. The rubber flavor lingers. Most likely will not purchase again. I loved the 23. This does not hold a candle to it.

Triton Ogletree πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 134 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

There is something of a weird rubbery flavor to this one (I'd love to blame the cork but that is made of wood.) I'm not entirely sure how else to describe it. It has no burn or bite but a touch of light heat. It's a decently complex rum, has a good level of sweetness and is fairly delicious. It smells slightly sweet and delightful like caramel. Honestly, this is a great rum (probably a 9) barring the weird rubbery taste that I can't escape. Despite this flaw, it is still really good. I weirdly wish I could rate this a near 8 but 7 seems too low, so I am just rounding it up to an 8. Cheers!

Mark Swenson πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ | 35 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Slightly better than the Kirk and Sweeny Reserve, the Grand Reserve Superior has a certain amount of smoothness woth a burn on the back end. This sipping rum is likely to impress your friends because it far exceeds the more readily available mass market rums, but a true rum connoisseur will find thisbto be in the mid range or your $50-65 rums. Close, but not quite as good, as a Bumbo XO, and a ways off from a Santa Theresa or Plantation XO




Brand Details

Name: Gran Reserva Superior
ABV: 40%
Type: Kirk and Sweeney
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No