Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Rum
- Dark Aged Rum
- Dominican Republic, 700ml
Double-aged in bourbon then sherry casks, Brugal 1888 is a sophisticated Dominican rum with red fruits, toffee and cocoa over natural oak spice. Smooth, full-flavoured and beautifully balanced, it’s an elegant sipper with standout gifting appeal.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Red and dried fruits, raisins and dates with cinnamon-tinged oak on the nose. Smooth, rounded palate of toffee and vanilla balanced by peach, cocoa and clove; long, elegant finish with a hint of honey.
Key Details
- Distillery: Brugal Distillery
- Type: Dark Double-Aged Rum
- Region: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 700ml
- Stills: Column distillation
- Aging: Double aged: first in American oak (ex-bourbon), then in Spanish oak (ex-sherry)
- Other: Vegan-friendly; Gluten-free
- Signature Serve: Neat or on a large cube
Cocktail Pairings
1888 Old Fashioned (orange oils over rich oak); 1888 Espresso Martini (silky cocoa depth); 1888 Rum Negroni (bittersweet sophistication); 1888 Daiquiri (dry, elegant balance).
Craftsmanship & Story
Founded in 1888, Brugal has refined a distinctive double-ageing method—bourbon casks for structure and sweetness, then sherry casks for dried-fruit richness—delivering depth, polish and a remarkably smooth finish.
Special Features
Double-cask maturation (bourbon & sherry); Dominican provenance; five-generation rum house; elegant presentation ideal for gifting.
Recognition & Accolades
Celebrated for depth, balance and finishing craft.
- Master: The Rum & Cachaça Masters (The Spirits Business), 2017 – Gold Rum Ultra Premium
- Best Column Still Rum (World’s Best): World Rum Awards, 2018
- Gold: NZ Spirits Awards, 2022
- Silver: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2017
- 93/100: Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 2016
- 93/100: Wine Enthusiast, 2011
- Gold: Global Rum Masters (The Spirits Business), 2017
Awards confirm 1888’s status as a refined, gift-worthy double-aged rum.
Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
A polished choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and corporate thanks—sumptuous neat, effortless over ice and superb in spirit-forward classics.
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