Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Rum
Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva Rum is a 750mL Dominican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), double-aged in Puerto Plata: first in hand-picked ex-bourbon American oak casks, then in European oak first-fill Oloroso sherry casks. Named for the house's founding year, it is Brugal's flagship aged rum. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Ageing: Double-aged — ex-bourbon American oak, then first-fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks (durations not stated; sources conflict)
- Base: Molasses from Dominican-grown cane; double distilled
- Origin: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Doblemente Anejado — Aged Twice, Named for 1888
Brugal 1888 takes its name from the year Don Andres Brugal Montaner founded the house in Puerto Plata, and the rum is now overseen by the fifth generation of family Maestros Roneros. The second ageing in sherry casks — a cask connection the house draws through its Edrington ownership, the group behind The Macallan — layers dried-fruit richness over the vanilla and wood of the bourbon casks. Explore the house on the Brugal vendor page, or browse our rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's copy: deep amber with red undertones; red and dried fruits, raisins and dates, cinnamon, toasty charred oak, sultanas, honey, and gentle smoke on the nose; a well-rounded palate of toffee and vanilla balanced with peach, cocoa, and cloves; a remarkably long, elegant finish with a hint of honey.
How to Enjoy
The brand's Maestro's Tip: serve it at warm room temperature (24–26 C) for the bourbon-cask notes, or cooler for the sherry-cask fruit. The younger sibling is in our rum collection as Extra Viejo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "double-aged" mean for Brugal 1888?
The rum matures first in ex-bourbon American oak, then again in first-fill European oak casks that held Oloroso sherry — two distinct cask ageings in sequence.
Is Brugal 1888 a 14 year old rum?
No age statement is made for this bottle. Published duration splits for the two casks conflict across sources, so no total age is claimed here.
Where is Brugal 1888 made?
Produced, aged, and bottled in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, where the house was founded in 1888.
Two casks, one founding year — order Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.