3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney 12 Years 12yr 40%

RX224 Good Column Still Rum <50€
“Smooth with vanilla, slightly sharp and simple.”

Kirk and Sweeney 12 Years rum is crafted in the Dominican Republic by Bermudez distillery and independently bottled by 3 Badge Mixology. Distilled from molasses using a column still, this 12-year-aged rum features a 40% ABV. Its aromatic profile is dominated by vanilla, oak, and toffee, with subtle hints of butterscotch and pineapple. The flavor follows suit, showcasing notes of vanilla, oak, and toffee, with cinnamon and dark chocolate complexities. User reviews commend its moderate smoothness and consistency, though some find it lacks depth. The finish is noted as being short and sweet, making it suitable for sipping or mixing. Overall, Kirk and Sweeney 12 Years is characterized by a balance of sweetness and spice but considered slightly raw by some.

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Highlights

  • Pronounced vanilla aroma
  • Smooth flavor profile
  • Suitable for sipping or mixing

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How does this rum taste?

Kirk and Sweeney 12 Years offers vanilla and oak aromas, with a balanced sweetness on the palate. It's praised for smoothness but critiqued for sharpness and simplicity.

Most frequently mentioned flavors

Aroma

Vanilla Oak Toffee Butterscotch Pineapple Cream

Taste

Vanilla Oak Toffee Cinnamon Chocolate Sweet

Finish

Vanilla Sweet Butterscotch Peppery Chocolate Barrel

Community reviews

7.7/1046 ratings
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8.3/10

“Another nice tasting finished, this time with rums from the Domenican Republic. This one was better than the 18 year old version. Vanilla and butterscotch (to some extent) dominate this rum. A very gentle and uncomplex rum, but at the price tag pretty good.”

Aroma

Oak Vanilla Butterscotch Toffee Cream

Taste

Vanilla Oak Tannins Floral Cinnamon
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7.0/10

“Not bad. Could be a little smoother but that's what the 23 year old is about.”

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6.8/10

“A little too flat, dry and woody for the price.”

Aroma

Prunes Barrel

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What are the key facts about this rum?

Distillery
Brand
Kirk and Sweeney
RumX ID
RX224
ABV
40%
Category
Column Still Rum
Made from
Molasses
Distillation
Column Still
Age
12 years
Bottle volume
70cl
Price range
<50€
Type of spirit
Rum

What is the price trend for this rum?

28 €
Ø Market value

Community purchase statistics

The RumX community has already added 103 bottles to their collections:

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About the Bermudez distillery

The Bermudez distillery is located in Dominican Republic. Rums from Bermudez have been reviewed 288 times with an average of 7.2/10.


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