Brugal Maestro Reserva Rum
Brugal Maestro Reserva Rum is an 82.4-proof (41.2% ABV) Dominican rum aged under the watch of fifth-generation maestra ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana — the first woman to hold that title in the brand's 135+ year history. It is shaped by a proprietary "Dark Aromatic Toasting" process: the rum rests in American sherry oak casks, which are emptied and toasted to draw caramel pearls from the wood sugars, then refilled and aged again under the Dominican sun. Presented in a bespoke glass decanter, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 41.2% (82.4 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US; EU bottling is 700mL — bottle read pending)
- Origin: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (Brugal & Co.)
- Process: Dark Aromatic Toasting; sherry-oak casks; no added sugars
- Launch: February 2024, permanent portfolio addition (SRP $200)
The Fifth Generation Signs Her Name
Five generations of Maestros Roneros have run Brugal's cellars — and for the Maestro Reserva, the family name on the bottle belongs to Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the fifth generation's maestra ronera. Her signature move is the Dark Aromatic Toast: casks of American sherry oak are emptied mid-maturation, toasted hard so caramel pearls bloom from the wood sugars, then refilled for further aging in the Caribbean heat. The result is the brand's most ambitious pour yet — dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and orange peel over a base of vanilla and caramel, with a whisper of smoke. See the Brugal collection and more Dominican and Caribbean rum at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Vanilla, caramel, and dark chocolate up front; dried fruits and toasted nuts through the middle; orange peel and a hint of smoke on the long, warming finish. Official brand notes.
How to Enjoy
Neat or over a single large cube — at 82.4 proof the toasted-oak depth is the point. It also anchors a serious rum Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Brugal Maestro Reserva?
82.4 proof (41.2% ABV) per the brand's launch specification.
Who makes Brugal Maestro Reserva?
It was created by fifth-generation maestra ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana at Brugal & Co. in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
What is Dark Aromatic Toasting?
A proprietary Brugal process: sherry-oak casks are emptied and toasted to draw caramel pearls from the wood sugars, then refilled and aged further under the Dominican sun.
The maestro's masterpiece in a decanter — buy Brugal Maestro Reserva Rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.