Essentially the heart of my review, this section will now break down the overall experience offered by Brugal 1888. Brugal 1888 Gran Reserva’s Profile

A painting of the Cuban flag becomes more complex as the viewer peers closer, revealing individual elements that make up the flag – emblematic of the unique stories and struggles that converge to capture the shared experience of living in and coming from this special country. Rather than adhere to the flag’s colors of red, white, and blue, Mijares uses browns and golds to depict the natural color of rum.Brugal’s spirits are derived from molasses. After multiple rounds of carefully-monitored distillation, the result is a 95% alcohol base used in all of Brugal’s products. The Brugal family prides itself in achieving and employing this high alcohol-content base. Additionally, this is what imparts a characteristically ‘dry’ taste & texture throughout their entire line of rums. This piece is a heartfelt interpretation of Miguel Ripoll, or Miguelito, as he is affectionately known. A fifth-generation member of the Brugal family and a Maestro Ronero, Miguel has followed in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, presiding over the entire rum-making process, from harvesting and fermenting the sugarcane to distilling and ageing the rum to perfection. Miguel holds a deep understanding of the science and art of rum-making as well as a refined palate for identifying the unique flavours and aromas of each batch.

You can continue reading through for the full review, or jump to a specific section using the links above. At the bottom rests a carefully affixed label indicating the origin once more: “Roble Europeo Ex-Jerez; Roble Americano Ex-Bourbon” (ex-sherry European oak; ex-bourbon American Oak). Accompanying this is the signature of Brugal’s Master Roncero, certifying the individual quality. Family encapsulates the most profound source of inspiration and connection felt between Mijares and Brugal. The piece depicts symbols of love, passion, hospitality, and the care that one feels upon entering the Brugal home. A Legacy Continued embodies the most profound source of inspiration and connection felt between Orsoni and Brugal: their deep appreciation for family heritage. miles away in Venice, family patriarch Angelo Orsoni founded his mosaic workshop, perfecting age-old techniques that 135 years later define Orsoni as one of the most prestigious mosaic studios today.

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Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado is a truly exceptional rum, produced in the Dominican Republic and combining the rich flavours of bourbon and sherry casks through a double-ageing process. Our 'Legacy' theme encapsulates the deep respect for heritage that both Orsoni and Brugal have strived to impart to each successive generation. Each of the four bottles in this represents a unique aspect of the two brands’ legacies, told through the artistry of hand-cut Venetian mosaic.