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3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney XO
Most people land somewhere between impressed and won over here, though a couple push back on the cask. Think liquid crème brûlée: caramel, toffee and vanilla with a heavy oak spine and real spice on top. At 65.5% the alcohol stays remarkably hidden. Give it 20-30 minutes in the glass to open. The catch: it's finished in port/roast casks, so if strong tannins or sherry finishes aren't your thing, you'll notice.
The community says- Caramel-vanilla richness
- Alcohol well hidden
- But: Strong tannins
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How does 3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney XO taste?
Aggregated from 28 community reviews.
Rich crème brûlée sipper, hidden strength Rich, caramel-heavy Dominican that drinks far softer than its strength suggests. Most rate it high; a few dislike the tannic port-cask finish. Let it rest before judging.
Fans of rich, sweet-oaky Dominican sippers who don't mind cask influence
Anyone put off by strong tannins or sherry/port-cask finishes
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 8.3 sits in the “Very good” band. 96% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 0% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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68% rate it 8 or higher. 12 selected write-ups from 28 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Gunnar Böhme "Bauerngaumen" 🤓
Most helpful positive review
Super starter for the tasting evening! Of course, it's unmistakably a Dominican rum, but an unusually bold one without any noticeable alcohol at all. With a few drops of water, it becomes even more approachable, with apricot and barrel notes balancing each other out. Not my preferred style, but definitely easy to drink and therefore recommended for special occasions—if you’re not watching the pennies... (Bottle price has become exorbitantly high by now).
Review by zabo
Most helpful mixed review
An und für sich besser als ich erwartet habe. Danke an SaibotZtar für die Teilung. Der Reiz diesen zu probieren war schon lange da und ich hatte immer mal wieder geliebäugelt mir selbst mal eine Flasche aus Interesse zuzulegen. Aber der Preis hat mich zurück gehalten. Er ist o.k. Aber das mit der Flasche hat sich damit erledigt, mag diese sherry finishes einfach nicht.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Just had another go at this rum and knowing now, that it needs to rest for around 30 minutes, it scored better this time. A very rich and full bodied rum with a nice long strong finish. There is a nice vanilla and molasses hint to it throughout and the price definitely matches the quality. Remember to rest it to get the full experience.
Review by Lot-NAS
Liquid Crème Brûlée, what a treat. The heavy wood influence and some spices on top make a really complex and balanced drop. This is definitely my favourite Rum from the Dominican Republic by far and I am not really a fan of their style usually.
Review by Skyfly
Hab mich wohl durch die Durchschnittsbewertung blenden lassen. Für mich ist dies zwar ein runder Rum, jedoch wurde er definitiv in einem Röst-/ Portweinfass gelagert was mir eigentlich nie zusagt. Tannine dementsprechend stark ausgeprägt
Review by LukaŽiga
8,4:On the nose, sweet roasted oak notes like burnt sugar, caramel, crème brûlée, toffee, buttery, slightly meaty with bacon, leather and vanilla, dried apricots, raisins, strong, balanced, but a bit alcoholic, bump into our nosetrils. On aeration, molasses is vegetal, dark with licorice, the wood is toasted with mocha, confectionery, roasted nuts, spicy, warm, brown. 8,4:On the palate, the attack is sweet with roasted wood notes like crème brûlée, caramel, roasted nuts, pastry, dry, meaty with bacon, molasses is floral, vegetal with red bell peppers, intense, strong, slightly metallic, fruity with dried apricots, raisins, citrus fruits, mango, sherry barrel impact is obvious. 8,3:The finish is medium long, dry&tannic, warm with sweet spice and toasted oak notes like milk chocolate, crème brûlée, caramel, molasses is sweet with honey, dark with black tea, fruits are dried, grapes.
Review by Michael Ihmels 🇩🇪
Wow was soll ich sagen. Einfach ein mega Rum. Sowohl in der Nase als auch im Geschmack karamellig, fast schon wie eine Creme Brülle. Man schmeckt den Alkohol nicht so stark heraus. Wichtig: Ein wenig ruhen lassen im Glas
Review by Alexander Rasch
Für mich ein Dessert Rum der sich sehr klassisch gibt. Am Gaumen ist der Alkohol leider nicht besonders gut eingebunden und klebt scharf im Mund. Das ist nicht warm, sondern es brennt leicht im Mund. Alles sehr konzentriert und verschlossen. Überzeugt mich bedingt und hier ist die Reduzierung mit Wasser wahrscheinlich durchaus sinnvoll.
Review by Timo Groeger
Nr. 6. Eine sehr schöne Nase, bestehend aus Karamell, Toffee und Vanille. Im Gaumen spüre ich dann eine ganz leichte Süsse und einen Hauch Vanille. Dieser Rum hat einen kräftigen Geschmack. Alkohol aber kaum zu spüren. Top.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Very finely balanced rum. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. Pleasant herbal and spicy notes. For a better rating, I miss the rough edges a little. Beautiful bottling from Kirk and Sweeney.
Review by Portman
I thought long and hard about opening it, as the aesthetics of the bottle alone are a treat. I'm glad I did, because it surpasses its 12, 18 and 23 siblings once again. Basically like the 23, but even more intense and rich. Great thing, unfortunately a bit expensive.
Review by X-Savior
VERY IMPORTANT: Please let this rest in the glass for 20-30 mins before consuming to fully develop its flavours and aroma. On The Rocks: On The Nose there is very smooth brown sugar, floral and spice with mild roasted oak. Taste has a very strong immediate sweet spicy hit with floral and alcohol undertones. There is a delayed alcohol burn and warmth in the chest. Finish is medium length with with a smooth sweetness and mild spice. It is an up front complexity but does not drastically change in the finish. This is a very delightful and sophisticated rum. This is a unique small scale special event sipper to be throughly enjoyed. Mixed Pepsi Zero: I refuse to mix this.
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Details about 3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney XO
A Column Still Rum from Dominican Republic, bottled by 3 badge mixology, at 65,5%.
Community purchases
34 bottles logged by 29 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
17% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does 3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney XO cost?
Community paid 176–270 €.
Current best price: 233.48 € – within the typical community range.
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