Brugal Doble Reserva is a dual-cask Dominican gold rum matured first in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 40% ABV by the fifth generation of Brugal Maestros Roneros.
Brugal & Co. was founded in 1888 by Don Andrés Brugal Montaner in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and the house style has been carried forward for well over a century. Doble Reserva is built around the two-stage maturation in its name: a blend of aged Dominican rums matured first in ex-bourbon barrels, then given a second finishing stage in genuine Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. The ex-bourbon casks contribute pronounced wood, vanilla, and nutty notes, while the sherry casks layer in fruitier, sweeter character, over Brugal's naturally smooth, column-distilled profile. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark amber, with soft spice, wood, and tropical fruit, alongside toasted coconut and caramelized banana.
Palate: Full, smooth, and complex, with vanilla bean and baking spice developing citrus, dried orange peel, light toffee, and nutmeg — ex-bourbon wood balanced by sherry-cask fruit.
Finish: Long and sweet, with a faint roasted-nut character and subtle lingering warmth.
Specifications
Producer: Brugal & Co., Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (founded 1888)
Style: Dominican Gold Rum (Dual Cask — Ex-Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry)
Maturation: Ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks
Blenders: 5th-generation Maestros Roneros
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Size: 700mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes it "Doble Reserva"?
The name refers to its two-stage maturation — aged in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks.
What proof is it?
40% ABV (80 proof).
How should I drink it?
Neat, over ice, in a rum Old Fashioned, or with cola.
