Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum 70 cl (40 Percent)

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Don Andres Brugal Montaner launched Brugal in 1888 to break away from the traditional styles of the time and to create a distinctly different Rum. Apparently there are two things that set Brugal apart from others. First, the method of distillation, which removes much of what other Rums leave in. The Spirit is thus cleaner, dryer and less sweet. Secondly, every drop of Brugal is cask-aged, using the same wood policy as the World’s best single malt Scotch Whiskies. Brugal is a classic spanish style rum but Brugal 1888 is not at sweet rum from Dominican Republic. Matured 8 year on bourbon casks and 6 years on ex-sherry casks. It is worth mention that Brugal is owned by the Edrington Group, same Group that owns Macallan whisky meaning that Brugal 1888 as been matured on high class sherry casks.

Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum, Dominican Republic 70cl

The sophisticated sweetness of red and dried fruits, raisins and dates, complement a spicy woodiness, with hints of cinnamon. As with other rums, this spirit starts as a fermented mixture of sugar, water, and yeast. That slurry is then distilled twice to create the new make rum. The first thing I look for here is a good balance of flavors. The ginger beer can be a bit loud, so finding a spirit that can tame that beast is important. In this case, the sweetness from the spirit and the vanilla and brown sugar flavors from the barrel aging do a great job of just that: bringing everything into balance.

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Holmes Cay is focused on one thing–releasing the best single cask rum it can find, with no sugar or adulterants added. These bottles are often pretty high octane, with ABVs ranging from about 55 percent to a hefty 64 percent. But add a little water if that seems a bit intense, and the flavors really start to shine. Two new releases from the brand focus on unaged rums from Distillerie de Savanna of Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, part of a single origin collection. The first is Réunion Island Agricole Rum, made from fresh cane juice and bottled at 100 proof. The second is Réunion Island Grand Arôme Rum, made from molasses and bottled at nearly 120 proof. Peruse the rest of the collection to find expressions from Australia, Belize, and usual suspects Jamaica and Barbados. These are rums that you should take your time with, the way you might with a complex scotch whisky. The aged rum adds some truly unique aspects to the drink, bringing in a depth and complexity that you don’t find with some of the lighter rums. And in addition to bringing this complexity, all of these aged flavors also contribute to the balance of the drink, and make for a result that’s better than the sum of its parts. Fizz (Dark and Stormy)

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According to Javelle Taft, bar manager at Death & Co.’s East Village outpost, it’s important to remember the origins of rum when considering the spirit today, something that certain brands are actively striving to do. “Rum was birthed out of colonialism and slave labor,” he says. “Since the turn of the century, Caribbean island style rum producers are working hard to reset the tragic history of where rum is today, in comparison to how it started.” is a truly extraordinary rum, produced in the Dominican Republic and combining the rich flavours of bourbon and sherry casks through a double-ageing process. Usually the addition of a bit of ice is where a rum falls apart for me. It either becomes too sweet, or the flavors get all crazy, or something else unfortunate happens. But thankfully that doesn’t seem to have happened here.Dana Frank has authored books and numerous articles on the subject of food and drinks, with a focus on demystifying the world of gastronomy for everyday people. Her infectious enthusiasm for all things culinary makes her the perfect person to guide you through the often confusing world of gastronomy. A destination dedicated to providing you with delicious and approachable smoker and sous vide recipes, as well as helpful tips and techniques to help you elevate your cooking game at home. This is a special present for my dad’s wedding anniversary. Loves Brugal after a trip to the Dominican Republic.