Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Old Reserva
Experience the Spirit of Rum-Running History
In the spirit of the rum-running schooner, Kirk and Sweeney, this rum is well worth pursuing. The Kirk and Sweeney 18 Reserva Rum is distilled using traditionally harvested sugar cane, meticulously oak-barreled to develop its rich profile. This aging process results in an enticing scent of sherry and molasses, complemented by the deep vanilla taste with hints of caramel and dried fruits.
Aroma: A Symphony of Scents
This full-bodied rum delivers an intriguing range of aromas. You’ll discover intense vanilla notes, faint hints of sherry and raisins, all built upon a notable undercurrent of roasted cane sugars. Each sniff promises a new layer of complexity, inviting you to explore further.
Taste: Expert Blending at Its Finest
The first taste reveals a rich vanilla flavor, seamlessly followed by dried fruits, nutmeg, and cinnamon spices. A subtle hint of oak rounds out the experience. The expert blending ensures each sip is a journey, showcasing the depth and complexity of this exceptional rum.
Finish: Smooth and Satisfying
Immensely smooth all the way through, this rum unwinds with a gently wavering sensation of oak, sherry, and raisin. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving you eager for the next sip.
Historical Inspiration
Kirk and Sweeney was a wooden schooner renowned for smuggling rum from the Caribbean to the Northeast during Prohibition. In 1924, it was seized off the New York coast with a massive rum cargo. Renamed “Chase,” it served as a Coast Guard trainer until the late 1940s. This rum honors that adventurous spirit.
Unique Design
The bottle design is steeped in history. An antique nautical map of the main East Coast smuggling route is silkscreened around the circumference. The canvas sailcloth neck features the Dominican Republic coat of arms and a vintage USCG citation. The ornate logo and nautical brass-like safety seal evoke the 1920s rum-running era. Inspired by 18th-century onion bottles, the raised cork and squat bottle shape add an authentic touch.
Production: Handcrafted Excellence
Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, this rum adheres to strict regulations to earn the title “Dominican Rum.” It begins with hand-harvested, high-quality sugarcane. The sugarcane byproduct, Blackstrap Molasses, is carefully fermented and distilled. The rum is then oak-barreled in American and French oak, ensuring a quality that is well worth pursuing.