Kirk and Sweeney Reserva Rum (75cl, 40%)

A Dominican reserva rum from 3 Badge Beverage, made from grade-three blackstrap molasses and aged in American and French oak barrels, with dumping, blending and re-barrelling along the way. It is the expression formerly sold as the "12". Deep mahogany in colour, it has cane honey and earthy sugarcane on the nose with vanilla, toasted oak, caramel and dried fruit. The palate moves from a nectar-sweet entry into a weightier body with light vanilla and wood, finishing bold and long with ripe vanilla.