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Rhum Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva 70cl

Kirk & Sweeney
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Rum 70 cl 40.0% vol Notes of vanilla, caramel, spices and wood

$90.27−18%($128.96/ℓ)
Recommended price: $109.71

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Technical information

Producer
Kirk & Sweeney
Type
Rum
Format
70 cl
Gradation
40.0%
Aging
Minimum 6 years
Aromatic profile
Notes of vanilla, caramel, spices and wood
Ingredients
Sugar cane molasses
Type of cask
American oak barrels
Distillation method
Continuous column
Filtration
Not cold filtered
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Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva Rum is an exceptional spirit that brings to the glass all the elegance and complexity one could desire from a high-quality rum. Produced in the Dominican Republic, this rum is named after the famous smuggling ship "Kirk and Sweeney," which transported illegal rum from the Caribbean to the United States during the Prohibition era.

This particular Gran Reserva is distinguished by its 23-year aging in American oak barrels, which impart a deep amber color and a wealth of intoxicating aromas. On the nose, notes of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit can be discerned, while on the palate it bursts with a complexity of flavors that include toffee, nutmeg, and a slight hint of spices.

The texture is smooth and silky, making each sip pleasantly enveloping. The finish is long and persistent, with an aftertaste that invites another sip. The Kirk & Sweeney Gran Reserva Rum is an excellent option for those seeking a sophisticated rum to impress guests or to enjoy a moment of pure solitary pleasure.

Brand

Kirk & Sweeney

Santiago de los CaballerosDominican RepublicSince 2012

Kirk & Sweeney is a Dominican rum brand marketed by the 3 Badge Beverage Corporation group and produced in the Dominican Republic. The range focuses on aged, Spanish-style rums and blends, offered in expressions such as Reserva, Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva Superior and XO.
  • Brand marketed by 3 Badge Beverage Corporation (Mixology portfolio).
  • Produced and aged in the Dominican Republic.
  • Range composed of aged expressions (Reserva, Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva Superior, XO).
  • Name and image of the brand reference the historic schooner 'Kirk and Sweeney' associated with rum smuggling.

Specialities

  • Dominican rums
  • aged rums
  • rum brand
  • premium rum
The story
The Kirk & Sweeney label was launched as a commercial brand in the early 2010s; it is inspired by the name of a historic schooner known for rum smuggling during Prohibition. The brand is brought to market by 3 Badge Beverage Corporation (originally linked to the 35 Maple Street / The Other Guys label) and is positioned as Dominican aged rums intended for tasting and sipping.
Distillation
Distillation on multiple-column (continuous) stills in the Spanish style; high-strength distillate prior to aging.
Ageing
Tropical aging in the Dominican Republic; maturation in oak barrels with assemblies aimed at an average age for the blend; use of ex-bourbon casks and occasionally ex-sherry/other oak casks reported in sources.
Raw materials
  • cane sugar
  • molasses
Representative products
  • Gran Reserva (70 cl)
  • Reserva
  • Gran Reserva Superior
  • XO
  • Burning Mast