A Double-Aged Expression Shaped by Tradition and Depth — Brugal 1888 Rum
Brugal 1888 Rum is crafted in the Dominican Republic with a meticulous double-aging process that brings bourbon and sherry cask influence together in perfect harmony. Beginning with aging in American oak bourbon barrels and finishing in European sherry casks, this method creates a rum that is warm, complex, and beautifully layered. The profile is rich with natural sweetness, vibrant fruit, and refined spice, offering a smooth and evolving sip that appeals to both dedicated rum drinkers and fans of richly matured spirits.
Designed to elevate classic cocktails or shine entirely on its own, Brugal 1888 presents a depth of character that grows more expressive with every moment in the glass.
Tasting Experience
Appearance: Deep amber with pronounced red hues that reflect its sherry cask finish. Clear, bright, and visually elegant.
Nose: Sweet red and dried fruits, raisins, dates, and gentle cinnamon layered over subtle oak spice.
Palate: Smooth, rounded, and full of character with notes of vanilla, toffee, peach, cocoa, and clove balanced with natural sweetness.
Finish: Long, refined, and lingering with touches of honey, warm spice, and soft fruit.
Craftsmanship
Brugal 1888 is produced using 100 percent Dominican molasses distilled to a clean, light style before undergoing its signature double-aging process. The rum matures first in American oak bourbon barrels, developing structure, vanilla depth, and warm sweetness. It is then finished in European sherry casks, which introduce red fruit, richness, and elegant complexity. This blend of cask influences results in a spirit that is balanced, full of flavor, and shaped by both Dominican heritage and European tradition.
Accolades
Gold Medal, The Spirits Business, 2017
93 Points, Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2016
Best Enjoyed
Enjoy neat to appreciate its evolving layers or serve over a large ice cube to highlight its fruit and spice. Brugal 1888 also transforms stirred classics, offering a deeper and richer Rum Old Fashioned or Rum Negroni with exceptional balance.
Experience the layered craftsmanship and refined sweetness of Brugal 1888 Rum on Royal Batch for a sophisticated addition to any rum collection.
