Kirk and Sweeney 18-Year

in a tasting round of 15 people the average was a nine. A rum, everybody would like to have in his bar at home. Smooth, fruity long lovely finish. up to 18 years old dom rep rums. in the mouth full of fruit. especially vanilla, sherry, dry fruits and raisin. not a big difference to the 23 year old one.

Beautiful aroma and the flavours follow with it. Flavours last nicely on the exit. A little expensive in Alberta but worth it

Not strong, smooth and a taste of chocolat. I like it. Very good Rum. Price and Quality is excellent.

I first experienced the 12-year-old, which is a delightful rum, not too sweet, not too dry, vanilla overtones, delicious straight up or mixed. The 18 is just a lovely step up from the 12. The 18 is smoother and more refined, definitely a top five sipper in my book. I know everyone's palate is different, some like sweeter rums, some dryer but this one is definitely in my zone.
I am a fan. I have had the 23 and in my opinion, it is so close to the 18, that I have a hard time justifying the added expense.
I also note that this is not a Solera rum, so I assume that the aging is not fudged.
BANG ON Kirk and Sweeney, may our love affair continue.

En super rom til at sippe, den smager af chokolade - vanilje og sherry.
Desværre syntes jeg den forsvinder hurtigt i munden.

The deep amber color is what first caught my eye. Once I pulled the cork, I was hooked. Brown sugar and caramel were the first to him my nose. I found some smokey tones on sipping, but an almost vanilla finish. A short but intense burn as it went down. I sipped it over one ice cube. I may have found my new favorite rum.

I have previously had the Kirk and Sweeney 12 year, which I enjoyed and rated with an 8. I give this 18 year variety a 9, because it takes it to the next level and really makes a smoother finer version of this rum. Great flavor for a fan of sweeter rums like myself, and this version has very little alcoholic bite at all. It's very smooth going down. This is now one of my favorites.

Smells great and tastes great. God bless the Rum Gods for this one.

Great oak and vanilla tastes/aromas with a hint of caramel, drink it with an ice cube or not, it's an excellent rum for nearly everything.

You want a rum that shows off 18 years of age? This is it. The Kirk and Sweeney rums are a delight. The balance and longevity of this rum are a real treat. Don't hesitate buying this one if you find a good price point as you won't be disappointed.