Features

Origin: Dominican Republic
Producer: Kirk & Sweeney
Type: Old rum
Alcohol content: 40% vol.
Volume: 70cl
Aging: American oak barrels
Profile: Sweet, fruity, spicy
Presentation: Elegant glass carafe

Tasting notes

Nose: Intense vanilla, sherry, raisins, then caramelized sugar cane.
Palate: Soft and round, with aromas of dried fruits, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and toasted oak.
Finish: Very smooth, with notes of grape, oak wood and sherry.

Pairings and tasting moments

This smooth and refined rum is ideal for tasting at the end of a meal or as a digestif. It goes perfectly with a dessert of dried fruits , a dark chocolate fondant or even a mild cigar . Serve neat in a tulip glass, slightly aerated.

Product History

The name Kirk & Sweeney pays homage to a famous rum-smuggling sailing ship that sailed between the Caribbean and the United States in the 1920s during Prohibition. True to this heritage, the brand produces high-quality traditional rums in the Dominican Republic . The Gran Reserva is the result of a careful blend of rums aged in American oak barrels, bringing smoothness, roundness and complexity. Presented in a superb elegant decanter, this rum combines elegance, authenticity and know-how .

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Testimonials from our customers

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  “A silky, very pleasant rum, perfect to end a good meal.”
  — Fabrice D., Tours
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  “A superb bottle, and a smooth, fruity rum, very easy to drink.”
  — Isabelle M., Nice

About the House

Kirk & Sweeney is a rum brand born in the United States, which takes its name from a sailing ship involved in spirits smuggling during Prohibition. This iconic ship symbolizes the spirit of adventure and freedom that the brand aims to embody. Kirk & Sweeney rums are made from pure Dominican sugarcane juice, distilled in the traditional manner and then carefully aged in American oak barrels in the tropical warehouses of the Dominican Republic. The house attaches great importance to the quality of raw materials, aging control and the careful design of its bottles. Their signature: round, smooth and elegant rums, appreciated by both amateurs and neophytes. The range is distinguished by its refined presentations and accessible but complex aromatic profiles. Kirk & Sweeney is today recognized for offering one of the best quality/price ratios in the category of aged premium rums.