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Brugal 1888 rum

Brugal 1888

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Dominican Republic | Aged | 40% ABV

Brugal 1888 is 'double aged', first aged up to 8 years in American oak barrels followed by Spanish oak sherry casks for up to 6 years.

7.4/10
458 ratings
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458 Brugal 1888 Ratings

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Kieron wood 🇬🇧 | 621 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

I had a sample of this on the rocks .

sultanas, dates and honey, with a touch of gentle smoke.

Buttery and sweet with butterscotch, .

Beukeboom 🇺🇸 | 304 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

A nice deep, dark amber color...almost a burnt orange. An aroma that isn't unpleasant. I can't put my finger on what it is however. I read somewhere that Brugal aims this rum for whiskey lovers and maybe that's why I'm not partial to it. I do not care for whiskey. Never developed a taste for the stuff. Same goes for Scotch and Bourbon (my Scottish ancestry may disown me and make me turn in my kilt). It has a major oak flavor to it that borders on unpleasant bitterness. It almost overrides a nice toffee sweetness (which is its saving grace in my humble opinion). After finding the Brugal Anejo delightful but the Brugal Extra Viejo disappointing (and that's being kind) I didn't know what to expect with the 1888. I was hoping for something spectacular but was disappointed. I had high hopes but they just weren't quite met. Honestly speaking, it's not a bad rum but for the price I would expect something much better. As it stands I cannot recommend this rum due to the quality not meriting the price it commands. There are rums of similar price that are far superior to the Brugal 1888 and even several rums less expensive that are superior to the Brugal 1888.

Can't win 'em all.

[ADDENDUM: Does play well with Coke Zero so I'm bumping it up a point.]

Shawn Lein 🇺🇸 | 34 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Good, solid smooth and slightly complex flavor. A treat without going overboard.

Jimmyan 🇰🇵 | 19 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

you would think the top tier product of any rum brand's portfolio would offer so much... but time and again i've reminded myself not to have any expectations of the liquid until after tasting it.

as packaging itself is very clean and premium, you would expect some quality anyhow.

it's not bad nor is it great. but it's good and won't easily disappoint yourself or your guests... but pricing can be a sensitive issue.

IvoK 🇨🇿 | 53 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, very mild
Body: Pleasant and smooth with caramel tones, not so over-sweetened.
Tail: Balanced, mild, nicely,slowly developing
Bottle: under-average for a Rum of this age

I like this one, first Brugal which Ive had, but definitely an interesting one! I'm gonna have a bottle of this one

Dave 🇧🇪 | 41 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Is de beste brugal die ik heb gedronken .heel zachte na smaak deze mag zeker niet ontbreken in mijn collectie 👍👍👍👍. Een aanrader

AC 🇺🇸 | 54 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

Did not enjoy the aftertaste at all. It has a rough barrel finish.

Hank 🇺🇸 | 17 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

This is definitely the best of the Brugal rums I have had but that said it doesn't hold up against the Zacapas or Centanario's. Not as creamy, no real legs, nowhere as smooth. It was also pricey so I won't be buying another.

Geno 🇨🇦 | 30 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

rarely find a sipping rum that i rate under 7. and most people seem ok with this one. but the taste at star and finish don't do it for me or the guys at tasting night. just sayin'.

Jens Thomsen 🇩🇰 | 97 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Brugal 1888 er en rom uden den store eftersmag, sødmen er lige ved at gøre den tør. Ikke min favorit.




Brand Details

Name: 1888
ABV: 40%
Type: Brugal
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No