Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva 40°° (40° proof)

44,90  Bottle

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6,11  5 cl sample

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Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva 40°: Description and customer reviews

Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva is first aged for 6-8 years in American white oak casks, then for a further 2-4 years in other casks, again made of oak, but this time having previously contained Spanish Sherry.

Nico's tasting notes

Summary: woody - balanced - coconut - spicy but light on the palate

The nose is frank and woody, but a sense of balance is immediately apparent. This woodiness is tinged with caramel and molasses, simple and classic aromas that are not disturbed by a sensation of sweetness or alcohol. The latter is well-integrated, accompanied by a slight solvent aspect that gives an impression of concentration and impresses the aromas well. Classic, then, but not necessarily too light. The nose opens with rounder notes of coconut, the woodiness melting into milk jam perfumed with orange peel and sweet spices (cinnamon).
As the rum spreads out around the rim of the glass, it becomes more airy and floral, and then it's the nuts that stand out this time. It's a rather pleasant, well-balanced "ron", mellow but not sweet. Coconut now becomes a constant, returning each time you rest your nose on the glass.

On the palate, the texture is light, the attack marked above all by a very toasty woodiness that quickly takes hold of the taste buds. The entry is straightforward and straightforward, with the wood leading the way, soon supported by a spicy, savory pepper. Once this rather lively phase is over, the character quickly becomes light and even a little watery. The rum glides and remains on the surface, despite the wood and pepper that continue to swarm across the tongue, sprinkling it with smoky notes of molasses and caramel.

On the finish, it's the smokiness of very strongly toasted wood that remains, along with hints of vanilla at the very end.

"A simple, honest and well-balanced Latino rum, a subtle work on aging..."

1 review

  1. Yann

    rum a little dry for my taste

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