Brugal 1888 New Ron Gran Reserva Dominikanske Republik Rum 40%

Two types of casks and two continents meet in Brugal's most celebrated release, named after the year the Brugal family founded their distillery.

Expert description

Brugal 1888 New Ron Gran Reserva is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled on a column still and matured in both American bourbon casks and European sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum takes its name from 1888, the year Andrés Brugal Montaner founded the family's rum distillery in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. The 1888 edition is doubly matured, first 8 years in American bourbon casks and then a further 6 years in European sherry casks, giving the rum its complex, layered character. The rum won gold in the "Premium Aged Rum" category at the Miami Rum Festival 2015.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced tones, a hint of chocolate, roasted coffee beans, cinnamon and dried fruit.

Palate

Caramel, ripe fruit, cocoa and discreet oak notes in a well-balanced whole.

Finish

Full-bodied and long, with lingering caramel, wood and a hint of liquorice.

Distillery: Brugal
Region/Country: Dominican Republic
Type: Rum
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Distillation method: Column still
EAN no.: 7460855209141
Serving suggestion: Neat, in a cognac glass

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Spiced · Elegant · Complex

Did you know?

Andrés Brugal Montaner founded the family's rum distillery in 1888 in Puerto Plata, and the name of this edition is a direct tribute to the founding year.

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Frequently asked questions about Brugal 1888 New Ron Gran Reserva

What is Brugal 1888 New Ron Gran Reserva?

It is a Rum from the Dominican Republic, distilled on a column still and matured in both bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

What does Brugal 1888 taste like?

Full-bodied and elegant with caramel, ripe fruit, cocoa and discreet oak notes, finishing long with lingering caramel and liquorice.

Why is the rum called 1888?

It is named after 1888, the year Andrés Brugal Montaner founded the family's rum distillery in Puerto Plata.

How is Brugal 1888 matured?

It matures first 8 years in American bourbon casks and then a further 6 years in European sherry casks.

Is Brugal 1888 worth it?

The rum won gold in the "Premium Aged Rum" category at the Miami Rum Festival 2015, confirming its quality.

How is Brugal 1888 best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, ideally in a cognac glass, where its complex, layered character can be explored.