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Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado
"Best drank neat" and warmed in the hand is the recurring tip here — several tasters say it opens up as the glass hits body temperature. Expect a Brugal in the Spanish style: sherry and oak up front, caramel, vanilla and dried fruit behind it. Sweet but not cloying, and a bit woody. A few find the 40% a touch hot on opening.
The community says- Sherry and oak
- Smooth, easy sipping
- But: Contains added sugar
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How does Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado taste?
Aggregated from 309 community reviews.
Sherry-and-oak Spanish sipper, lightly sweet Well-liked easy sipper with clear sherry-cask and oak character. Less sugary than many Spanish-style rums, but several find it a bit thin, hot on opening, and short on depth.
People easing into Spanish-style rums who want sherry and oak over heavy sugar
Anyone chasing depth, bold funk, or a bigger, hotter body
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.1 sits in the “Good” band. 54% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 1% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
73% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 309 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by Tim
The good thing about this rum is that it has not been excessively sugared, like many other rums from this category. However, it is not particularly praiseworthy at first sight because of the alcoholic note, but if you give it a little time, you get a wonderfully woody sherry nose. In addition, caramel and some fruit. In the mouth then even the dark flavors dominate, which makes this rum something special.
Review by Serhii Karlov
Most helpful positive review
Very good and smooth, best drank neat
Review by Centennial
Most helpful critical review
I have not tried many rums. But I did not like this one. Nose was strong. Taste was better.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
21.12.2025 Having a friend over who is not up to the heavier stuff, so we run through a few lighter rums. This is still my wifes favourite baking rum. ---------- This is a rum that can be rated incorrectly because it is unique in its own way. Initially I rated this rum very low until I found out that it needs to rest for a long while and not only rest standing still. You need to hand warm it and around 25 degrees C. the rum really opens up. The sherry cask and oak is very obvious from nose to finish. The rum was first released in 2011 and its a rum in the cheap end. Price to quality is very good.
Review by LukaŽiga
8,3:The nose very 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.The nose opens with rounder notes of coconut, the woodiness melting into milk jam perfumed with orange peel and sweet spices (cinnamon). Aeration brings floral notes and then it's the nuts that stand out this time. It's a rather pleasant, well-balanced, mellow but not sweet. Coconut now becomes a constant...Very promising! 7: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 with the wood leading the way, soon supported by a spices-pepper. Once this rather lively phase is over, the character quickly becomes light and even a little watery. The wood and pepper continue to swarm across the tongue, sprinkling it with smoky notes of molasses and caramel. 7:On the finish, it's the smokiness of very strongly toasted wood that remains, with hints of vanilla. It is quite short. Well, quite a dissapointment later on.... Edit:10.9.25
Review by BTHHo 🥃
Well-balanced and soft taste with body and character. A sweetness of caramel and vanilla balanced with peach, cocoa - long and elegant aftertaste with a hint of honey.
Review by Timo Groeger
Hier noch 6 must do's, irgendwann bestellt, heute getrunken. Dieser hier ein echt solider Durchschnittsrum. Frage mich, wer hier Alkohol an der Nase hatte. Riecht nämlich sehr neutral, am Gaumen dann Zucker, Karamell und Holz.
Review by Galli33
Solid rum. Significant taste of leather in the finish… Pleasant to drink… don’t knock your socks off 😜
Review by wrighty03
Decent when drank cold, but as mentioned in many reviews really comes alive when warmed in the hand. Wonderfully smooth very easy to drink, simple pallet but with discerning flavours of sherry and oak, very pleasant rum to sip. The more you sip the better it gets.
Review by TheRhumhoe
A Hispanic style rum that offers everything in the region and in this style. The nose is open with aromas of brown sugar and caramel, coffee, wood and chocolate. On the palate, there is a thick texture, an almost honeyed side, some spices and dried fruits. The sweetness predominates in an obvious way. In the finish, a slight smoky side stands out from the rest, relatively flat and ephemeral.A rum less sweet than usual, therefore more authentic but which clearly lacks depth to stand out. It will undoubtedly pass better in digestive with a cigar.
Review by Rumpalumpa
Der braucht definitiv etwas Zeit im Glas. Zunächst ist er nämlich doch recht alkoholisch und primär holzig. Dann aber ausgewogener und das PX Fass kommt fruchtig erdig durch, ohne zu süß oder dominant zu sein.
Review by TheJackDrop
"Whisky Live 2023, quick tasting session! RON's not my thing, but this is really nice on sherry and without too much sugar. Plus a great welcome at the stand. To sum up, my tasting notes: On the nose: Caramel, Sherry, Vanilla In the mouth: Sherry, Orange zest, Spicy Finish: Vanilla, Sweet".
Review by Ondřej Koller
Nice dry rum, very drinkable and mild. Lot of vanilla and spices in the nose. Softly bittering in the end
Review by Cinci
It was served to me by friends, you almost can't say no. Well, unfortunately far too sweet for me and therefore not really enjoyable. The sweet vanilla and caramel notes cover up almost everything, otherwise only a little wood and sweetness come through.
Review by Kelvin Peeters
Very nice dominican Rum
Review by Émile Shevek
The nose is alcoholic and sweet with notes of molasses, tobacco, some barrel, leather and cocoa. On the first sip you feel the sweetness(molasses/bourbon) then it turns and becomes dry with notes of cork/wood, then spice and some leather/leather. Lacks a bit in depth and complexity but is a pleasure to sip. In the empty glass leather, sherry, roasted. Outstanding value for money.
Review by Kieron Wood
This has bias on a review as was sipped on the day of engagement in Dominican Republic so maybe tasted through happy sunglasses. I had a sample of this on the rocks . sultanas, dates and honey, with a touch of gentle smoke. Buttery and sweet with butterscotch, .
Review by Rumbaer
Nach einigen Minuten im Glas leichte Holz- und Sherrynoten. Geschmack nach Eichenholz, Rosinen und Sherry. Leider ist der Alkohol nicht gut eingebunden. Ein brennen ist immer dabei und stört in diesem Fall. Kann man mal trinken, würde ich aber nicht kaufen.
Review by Oscar Fernandez
I liked it, I found it different from the Rums I had been drinking, so much so that the bottle lasted a few hours. "Sherry!" that flavor that I could not find and at the end of the bottle I discovered it. I will soon buy another bottle to appreciate it better. Salu! 🥃
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Details about Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado
A Column Still Rum from Dominican Republic, distilled by Brugal, at 40%.
Community purchases
569 bottles logged by 539 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
32% opened, 72 emptied and repurchased.
What does Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado cost?
Community paid 29–55 €.
Current best price: 29.48 € – within the typical community range.
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+29 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
569 purchased · 336 tasted · 217 wishlist · as of
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