| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Rum |
| Produced In | Dominican Republic |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $59.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2023-08-10 |
Kirk and Sweeney Dominican Rum Gran Reserva Superior Review
This Dominican Republic offering will satisfy any cravings for quintessential aged, molasses-based sipping rum. Rich, fragrant caramel and oak sweetness are pronounced on the nose, while an ensemble of baking spices, vanilla, and intense licorice notes dance along the palate.
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