Kirk and Sweeney Reserva Rum

Kirk and sweeney was a wooden schooner best known for smuggling rum from the caribbean to the northeast during the early years of prohibition. 40% abv 80 proof a 12-year-old rum crafted in the dominican republic from sugarcane then aged for 12 years in american oak barrels. Aroma this deep mahogany colored 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. Taste initial taste reveals a nectar-sweet quality leading to a weightier body that indicates substantially aged rum that’s serious in character but not overbearing. Light notes of vanilla and wood hit the palate transforming into an incredibly smooth offering. Bold ripe and sweet vanilla flavors evolve near the end providing a smooth long and luxurious finish.