Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Rum
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Introducing Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Rum, a masterpiece that seamlessly marries tradition and innovation. Crafted by Brugal, a renowned Dominican rum producer with a heritage spanning over a century, this exquisite rum is a testament to the brand's dedication to excellence. Brugal 1888 pays homage to the brand's legacy while embracing modern aging techniques, resulting in a luxurious and complex rum that stands as a pinnacle of craftsmanship.
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Bottle details
| Type | Aged Rum |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brugal |
| Producer | Brugal & Co. |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | sugarcane molasses |
| Cask | ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a Dominican aged rum made from sugarcane molasses and given a double maturation, first in American oak barrels and then in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. That second stage is where much of its depth comes from. The nose opens with rich toffee, dark chocolate and roasted coffee beans, then moves into dried fruit, vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, a velvety texture carries caramel, nutmeg and a hint of tobacco over a subtle sweetness, finishing smooth and warm. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is approachable for someone stepping up from mixing rums to sipping rums. It is also layered enough to interest a whiskey drinker curious about what sherry casks do to a cane spirit. It rewards slow sipping neat or over a single cube, and it makes a rich, stirred Old Fashioned. We carry it because Brugal, a Dominican producer with more than a century of heritage, built a bottle that shows how much complexity oak and sherry can draw out of molasses rum.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate and espresso — The rum's dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes echo both, making this an easy after-dinner match.
- Spiced pecan pie — Caramel, toffee and nutmeg on the palate line up with the pie's buttery, spiced sweetness.
- Hosting a rum tasting flight — Its double maturation in oak and Oloroso sherry casks gives guests distinct layers of dried fruit, vanilla and toasted oak to compare.
Questions about this bottle
How is Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva aged?
How is Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva aged?
It goes through a double maturation, resting first in American oak barrels and then in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The oak contributes vanilla, caramel and toasted notes, while the sherry casks add dried fruit and extra depth.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect aromas of toffee, dark chocolate and roasted coffee, followed by dried fruit, vanilla and toasted oak. The palate is velvety, with caramel, nutmeg and a hint of tobacco over a subtle sweetness, and the finish is smooth and warming.
What is the best way to drink it?
What is the best way to drink it?
Brugal suggests sipping it neat or over a single ice cube and letting it open up as it warms in the glass. It also works well in spirit-forward cocktails such as an Old Fashioned, and in a honey-and-lemon Gran Reserva Sour.
What is the proof and bottle size?
What is the proof and bottle size?
Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva is bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof, in a standard 750 ml bottle. It is made in the Dominican Republic by Brugal & Co. from sugarcane molasses.
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