Kirk and Sweeney 18-Year-Old Rum - Heritage-Matured Caribbean Rum

A Heritage-Matured Caribbean Rum with Rich Oak Depth – Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Old Rum

Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Old Rum brings together Caribbean sugarcane, lengthy barrel aging, and a nod to Prohibition-era legend — delivering a sipping rum of warmth, depth, and old-world character.

Tasting Experience
Color: Deep amber with warm copper-toned highlights.
Nose: Rich notes of vanilla, brown sugar, toasted oak, molasses, and faint baking spice — a full, inviting aroma with depth and complexity.
Palate: Smooth and layered — caramel, toffee, and dark molasses lead, evolving into dried fruit, fig, plum, and subtle nutty undertones like almond and toasted coconut. There’s also a gentle oak tannin and a hint of cocoa or coffee-like richness.
Finish: Long and mellow — lingering vanilla-oak warmth, soft molasses sweetness, and a subtle dried-fruit echo with a touch of gentle spice.

Craftsmanship

• Distilled from Caribbean sugarcane-derived rum, honoring traditional rum production methods.

• Aged for 18 years in American oak barrels, allowing extensive maturation and wood-driven development.

• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) — balanced to retain character while remaining approachable as a sipping rum.

• Designed as a non-solera, fixed-age rum — each bottle reflects 18 years of continuous barrel aging.

Proof & Specs
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Origin: Dominican Republic (imported)
Aging: 18 years in American oak casks

Accolades / Legacy
Named after the historic 1920s Caribbean-to-U.S. rum-runner schooner Kirk & Sweeney — a tribute to nautical heritage and the smuggling routes of Prohibition-era rum. The bottle design echoes 18th-century “onion” rum bottles, lending old-world flair and collectible appeal.

Best Enjoyed
Best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube to let the full range of oak, molasses, and dried-fruit notes unfold. Also pairs nicely with a fine cigar or dark chocolate for a rich, contemplative evening pour.

Experience the deep oak influence, rich tropical sugarcane roots, and heritage-rich character of Kirk and Sweeney 18 Year Old Rum on Royal Batch — a refined Caribbean classic built for slow sipping.