Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva is a full-bodied Dominican rum blended from rums aged between 5 and 20 years, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Kirk and Sweeney was a wooden schooner best known for smuggling rum from the Caribbean to the Northeast during the early years of Prohibition, and its round, cork-stoppered bottle recalls that era.
The aroma ranges from intense vanilla to faint notes of sherry and raisins, all built on a notable undercurrent of roasted cane sugar. Expert blending comes to life on the first taste: deep vanilla, followed by dried fruit, nutmeg, cinnamon and a hint of oak. Immensely smooth all the way through, it unwinds with a gently wavering sensation of oak, sherry and raisin.
Its globe-shaped bottle with the hand-tied tag makes it a handsome gift.
Aged rum is one of the most diverse spirits in the world, shaped by the sugarcane, the still and the warm climates where it matures, which speed up the interaction between spirit and wood.
Dominican rum is typically made from sugarcane molasses and distilled in column stills, a light, smooth style that ages gracefully.
The Caribbean's warm climate speeds up the exchange between spirit and wood, so older rums develop deep flavor.
A blend of rums of different ages balances youthful brightness with the depth of older barrels.
Sipping rum is best served neat in a snifter or over a single large cube.
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, sherry and raisin over roasted cane sugar.
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Palate: Deep vanilla, dried fruit, nutmeg and cinnamon.
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Finish: Oak, sherry and raisin.
Specifications
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Brand: Kirk and Sweeney
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Style: Aged Dominican rum
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Blend: Rums aged 5-20 years
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Region: Dominican Republic
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat or over a large cube, or mix a rum Old Fashioned. It pairs with dark chocolate, cigars or bread pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Kirk and Sweeney?
A Prohibition-era rum-running schooner.
How old is the rum?
A blend of rums aged 5 to 20 years.
Where is it from?
The Dominican Republic.
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