{"product_id":"brugal-1888-doblemente-anejado-rum","title":"Brugal 1888 Doblemente Anejado Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado Gran Reserva. Brugal \u0026amp; Co., Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — the brand's flagship premium expression, double distilled and double aged — first in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels for up to eight years, then finished in hand-selected Spanish sherry casks for up to six years — bridging the Dominican rum tradition with Scotch whisky-inspired cask finishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrugal was founded in 1888 by Andrés Brugal Montaner, a Catalan who emigrated to the Dominican Republic and established a distillery in Puerto Plata on the island's northern coast. The company remained family-owned for over a century before being acquired by Scotland's Edrington Group — the same company that owns The Macallan — in 2008. That connection to Edrington is significant for the 1888: the high-quality Spanish sherry casks used for the finishing period are sourced through the same relationships Edrington maintains for The Macallan, giving Brugal 1888 access to sherry casks of a caliber rarely available to rum producers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 1888 commemorates the founding year of the Brugal family's rum-making tradition. It is twice distilled from Dominican molasses and then undergoes a genuine double-aging process — not merely a short cask finish, but sequential multi-year aging in two distinct wood types. The result is a rum that the brand deliberately positions at whisky drinkers: dry, complex, and structured by wood rather than sweetened by added sugar or molasses flavoring. It has a deep amber-red hue and a profile that rewards sipping neat.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with rich red undertones. Red and dried fruits — raisins, dates, sultanas — complement spicy woodiness with hints of cinnamon. Toasted charred oak, honey, and a touch of gentle smoke. Roasted coffee and vanilla bean with leather.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-rounded and smooth with body and character. Toffee and vanilla balanced with peach, cocoa, and cloves. Buttery with butterscotch, Demerara sugar, manuka honey, and wafts of wood smoke. The sherry cask influence brings dried fig, nuts, and roasted coffee beans.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably long-lasting and elegant. Honey and toffee apple with salty butter. Spice and fruit in harmonious balance with a kick that demands respect.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brugal \u0026amp; Co., Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (est. 1888)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOwner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edrington Group (also owns The Macallan)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-Aged Dominican Rum\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic molasses\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 6 years in Spanish sherry casks (Edrington-sourced)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Brugal 1888 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and dried fruits — raisins, dates, sultanas — with spicy woodiness, charred oak, honey, and smoke on the nose. The palate is smooth and rich with toffee, vanilla, peach, cocoa, butterscotch, and Demerara sugar with sherry cask dried fruit. The finish is long and elegant with honey, toffee apple, and lingering spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is double aging?\u003c\/strong\u003e Brugal 1888 undergoes two sequential multi-year aging periods in different cask types — up to 8 years in American oak bourbon barrels, then up to 6 years in Spanish sherry casks. This is a genuine double-aging process, not just a brief cask finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the Edrington Group connection matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Edrington also owns The Macallan, which uses some of the world's finest Spanish sherry casks. Brugal's Edrington ownership gives the 1888 access to high-quality sherry casks of a caliber rarely available to rum producers, directly influencing the rum's dried fruit and spice complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Brugal 1888 good for whisky drinkers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it is specifically positioned at whisky drinkers. The double-aged, sherry cask-finished profile is dry and oak-structured rather than sweet. Fans of sherry-influenced Scotch like The Macallan or Glenfarclas will find familiar flavor reference points.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShould I drink Brugal 1888 neat or with ice?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best neat at room temperature to fully appreciate the aromatic complexity. If you prefer ice, a single large cube is recommended — it opens up the caramel and vanilla notes as it dilutes. Brugal also recommends warming it in the hand before drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Brugal 1888 taste like?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Red and dried fruits with spicy woodiness, charred oak, honey, and smoke on the nose. Smooth and rich on the palate with toffee, vanilla, peach, cocoa, butterscotch, and sherry cask dried fruit. Long, elegant finish with honey, toffee apple, and lingering spice.\"       }     },     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What is double aging?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Brugal 1888 undergoes two sequential multi-year aging periods: up to 8 years in American oak bourbon barrels, then up to 6 years in Spanish sherry casks. 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