Kirk & Sweeney Reserva Dominican Republic Rum, 700ml

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Small consolation, but I’ll take it, all is not lost, because at least I can use this as a base rum when I make rum cocktails. Reserva might well imply it is, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were much younger rums in the blend.

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The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. KIRK AND SWEENEY was a wooden schooner, best known for smuggling rum from the Caribbean to the Northeast during the early years of Prohibition.

Named after a ship that smuggled spirits to the US during the Prohibition era, the Kirk and Sweeney Gran Reserva Superior is a luxury rum made using sugar cane from the Dominican Republic. This full-bodied rum delivers an intriguing range of aromas, from intense vanillas to faint notes of sherry and raisins–all built upon a notable undercurrent of roasted cane sugars. On the palate, initial hints of honey, toffee and caramelized sugar lead to subtler notes of almond and vanilla, which finally give way to bursts of figs, dried plums, caramel and sherry on the finish. I tried it again last night and thought it was actually quite nasty and what I was going to do with it!This deep mahogany coloured rum presents a sweet aroma balanced heavily toward cane honey, with earthy sugar cane undertones, along with a hint of vanilla, luscious toasted oak, caramel and dried fruits. This rum takes its name from a sailing ship named 'Kirk and Sweeney' which served as a smuggling ship for rum between the Caribbean and the northeast of the USA in the early days of prohibition. Finishing off each decadent sip, you’ll have endnotes that range from a distinct caramel, to sherry, to a well-balanced blend of almond and vanilla.

It tastes like an agricole, albeit an exceptional one, and tastes at least as good as the far more expensive Clement XO (imho). On the palate, expect flavours of toasted oak and vanilla, with hints of raisin and sherry, built upon layers of spice and sweet dried fruits. As a result, it has a deep amber and iridescent copper color along with an aroma of dried fruits and sweet, toasted breads. Initial taste reveals a nectar-sweet quality, leading to a weightier body that’s serious in character but not overbearing.Twenty three years spent in American Oak barrels, housed in brick at the distillery, has lent every bottle a touch of dried fruit, sherry and honey. It offers a bit of vanilla, dark chocolate and dark berries, but is dominated by somewhat bitter oaky notes. The full-bodied character of this rum is further enhanced by its intense vanillas, classic rum tones, and robust flavours. I don't claim to be an expert, I just know what I like and don't, and know everyone tastes and smells things differently and has their own likes, dislikes and preferences when it comes to rum.