Brugal Rum was founded by Don Andres Brugal in the Dominican Republic in 1888. The Brugal Añejo Rum is a blend of rums aged between two and five years in American white oak casks.
The deep amber-colored spirit is very woody on the nose, with touches of vanilla and chocolate hiding behind the oak. There’s some alcoholic heat that quickly fades. Take a sip and taste earthy flavors of wood and leather, plus some caramel, brown sugar and dried fruit.
It has a very full, grippy mouthfeel full of wood tannins. It finishes moderately long with notes of oak, spice and some subtle sweetness.
The Brugal Añejo is a pretty decent rum, but the wood notes are pervasive and dominate the flavor. There’s enough sweetness to keep the rum from being one-note, but its woody taste and dry, tannic mouth feel beg for some touches of molasses or sugar cane.
That said, for about $20, the Brugal Añejo is a really good bargain for an aged rum, and its taste is certainly more interesting than some common anejos in its price range.
Stats:
– 40% Alcohol by Volume
– $19.99
CE Rating: ★★★
I tried this rum for the first time when I visited the DR. It was so strong compared to the standard rum in the USA. It has a great taste. I highly recommend it.
For me differentiating some of the “Tiers” of rum… I can only respond to what tastes good to me, and if I choose–works well in different.
So, terrific. Thank you, for a wonderful drink.