3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney GRAN RESERVA 20yr 40%

Smooth, woody with sweet undertones, moderate complexity.

This Kirk and Sweeney rum offers woody and sweet notes with alcohol-forward and spicy undertones. Appreciated for moderate complexity, but some find it overly sweet.

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    How does this rum taste?

    • Woody aromatic notes
    • Smooth sipping
    • Moderate complexity

    Kirk and Sweeney GRAN RESERVA Rum is a 20-year-old Dominican rum, crafted at the Bermudez distillery from molasses using a column still. Bottled by 3 Badge Mixology, it offers a woody aromatic profile with notes of molasses and brown sugar. On the palate, users report an alcoholic, sweet, and mildly spicy experience with underlying bitterness. While some appreciate its refined woody complexity and smooth sipping nature, others find it overly sweet and lacking depth or length. Overall, it appears suitable for those seeking a milder, sweeter rum to enjoy on the rocks.

    Most frequently mentioned flavors

    Aroma

    Alcoholic Oak Brown sugar Woody

    Taste

    Alcoholic Spice Bitter Sharpness

    Finish

    Velvety Sharpness Bitter Sweet

    How is this rum rated?

    7.5/10
    19 reviews

    Top 34%

    Dominican Republic

    Top 23%

    Bermudez

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    7.5/10

    "En salon : Un bon travail sur le bois mais peu de complexité."

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    7.0/10

    "I love good Dominicans when the weather is really hot like it is now so this is a disappointment for me. I think that there’s been a big devolution of quality in this brand where the old versions were quite a bit better. I’ve had several trustworthy people mention this as one of their favorite Dominicans which makes no sense to me considering the quality now that I try it. It’s light to the point of tasteless. Alcohol is well integrated but with something so aqueous it’s hardly an achievement. Dominicans are some of my favorite easy sippers but this one will not be in my rotation going forward. Really pales in comparison with good Dominican brands like Opthimus or the Makasares. Oh well, you live you learn. At least the bottle is beautiful."

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    7.5/10

    "On The Rocks: On the nose moderate oak with brown sugar sweetness with fruit/floral undertones. Taste has a stronger alcohol and spice up front evolving into a sweetness and then back into a slight bitterness. Finish is long with moderate bitterness but yet some sweetness at the same time. There is some definite complexity developed giving it a more sophisticated presence. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose a mild musky oak. Taste is smooth but very washed out with only some mild sweetness. Finish is short with mild sweetness. This rum should only be served on the rocks."

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    4.0/10

    "Très déçu, aucune longueur ni complexité, trop doux et sucré"

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    Details about this rum

    Distillery
    Brand
    Kirk and Sweeney
    RumX ID
    RX13500
    ABV
    40%
    Category
    Column Still Rum
    Made from
    Molasses
    Distillation
    Column Still
    Age
    20 years
    Bottle volume
    70cl
    Price range
    <50€
    Type of spirit
    Rum
    3 badge mixology • Bermudez 20yr &nbsp; 40% Kirk and Sweeney GRAN RESERVA

    How is the price of this rum developing?

    Ø Market value
    36€

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    About the Bermudez distillery

    The Bermudez distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Bermudez have been reviewed 344 times with an average of 7.1/10.


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