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Brugal Añejo Superior 5 Years
Poured neat it's thin and a touch sharp for only 38%, so most people reach for cola or a cheap old fashioned instead. Expect light young oak, a whisper of vanilla and caramel, with a short finish. A dependable Dominican mixer that a few tasters call "good for mixing" — nobody's sipping this for depth.
The community says- Great in cola
- But: Thin, watery neat
- But: Short finish
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How does Brugal Añejo Superior 5 Years taste?
Aggregated from 144 community reviews.
Light, woody Dominican mixer for cola Most see it as an everyday cola-and-cocktail bottle: light oak and vanilla, short finish, a bit sharp neat. A handful enjoy it iced, but many call it watery and forgettable straight.
People who want a cheap, easy cola-and-cocktail rum
Anyone wanting depth or a real neat sipper
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How is Brugal Añejo Superior 5 Years rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.1 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 11% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 20% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
61% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 144 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by wrighty03
Most helpful positive review
lovely, smooth almost floral and nutty - medium finish, quite harsh when drank without ice though. Very easy to drink iced. My first tasting of this I loved it, second tasting somewhat underwhelmed, but upon giving it a proper go again I just love it- smooth, nutty, delicious. Would highly reccomend
Review by Gregor
Most helpful critical review
Very boring and short-winded
Review by zabo
Edit: I've just realized that the one I brought back from the DomRep only has 37.5%. Both taste a little different, probably due to my imagination. But not really good either. But suitable as a mixer in a pinch. I thought it tasted better in the Dominican Republic. At home it somehow lost its flow. But it's my favorite in the PinaColada. Probably because I get vacation flashbacks every time.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
A very woody nose with lots of spice. There's some grape and exotic fruits buried underneath it all. Sharp. A quite sweet palate. Brioche buns with a touch of cinnamon and oak. Less fruity and spiced than the nose would suggest. Also more rounded. The finish is short. A flash of ginger and softer wood notes. It's not going to blow anybody away but it's not unpleasant.
Review by Kelvin Peeters
Good for mixing
Review by Torsten vom Endt
Kurz und schmerzlos dieser Rum taugt nichts. Wenn überhaupt nur als Grundlage für einen Cuba Libre.
Review by Rumantisch
Der Brugal Anejo hat eine schöne Dlmenikanische nase. Geschmacklich eher schwach. Viel jungeholz anklänge etwas gewürze und frucht aber sehr im hintergrund. Die 38% machen es auch nicht besser etwas geschmack aus ohm herraus zubekommen Sehr mild sehr schwach könnte sogar in der Cola untergehen. Pur für Einsteiger geignet
Review by Rumpalumpa
I am pleasantly surprised by this rum. I wouldn't have expected too much for the price, but it's perfectly usable. Bought it for cola rum and found it to be good. Now have another bottle for cocktails, let's see how that works out.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
one of the best of the price for Cuba libre but that's it :D
Review by Émile Shevek
Surprising notes of chocolate, coffee and caramel keeps one company. Re-tasted in the new bottle and after years it still manages to surprise with its typical Dominican warm notes followed however then by a woody dryness(of barrel/cork/skin/mold) that I find unique! Excellent quality/price ratio
Review by Portman
A rather unspectacular Dominican, which one can buy for the price gladly times. Nothing to indulge in, but an every day sipper.
Review by Peter Sjoroos
Flat, watery, just boring. Might work in a drink.
Review by Jakob Deiner
Pur nichts besonderes, aber auch keine abstoßenden Ecken und Kanten. Geruch und Geschmack eher leicht, junges Holz, ganz leichter Hauch von Vanille. Vergleichbar in etwa mit Barcelo Gran Anejo oder Havana Especial, die ich beide bevorzuge. Drinks: - Pur: 2,5/5 - Rum Cola: 3/5 - Rum Mule: 2,5/5
Review by Franzi
Geschmacklich super langweilig, ein bisschen Vanillenoten sonst eher nichtssagend, für die niedrigen Prozente doch noch recht scharf.
Review by Thunderbird
I am a little undecided here... on the one hand it is very concentrated , spicy and woody, but on the other hand there is an aftertaste that bothers me ... somehow like nail polish!
Review by Polytheiser
Besorgt, um damit Mamajuana anzusetzen, als Grundlage in Ordnung :p
Review by Alvaro Mateos
Hay rones mejores. No lo volvería a comprar
Review by Paprio Rum
Tones of vanilla, gentle with a nice bite. I like it, very good mixer with coke also.
Review by Fayaman971
Une bonne surprise que ce Ron de la Dominique . Il est rond et sucré. Il se boit facilement et il est idéal pour les novices comme moi lol . Au nez , il est boisé et une forte odeur de fruits tropicaux se dégage du verre. En bouche , on a d’abord les fruits mûres et les épices pour un final assez court mais très agréable. Une bouteille à avoir dans sa collection.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →It's very inoffensive. I wouldn't be surprised if you could pass this off as Vodka in a mixed drink. I can't put this rum into the bottom star rating as it isn't bad per se it's just really disappointing. I suppose Average is the best word to describe this effort....
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Details about Brugal Añejo Superior 5 Years
A Column Still Rum from Dominican Republic, distilled by Brugal, at 38%.
Community purchases
347 bottles logged by 289 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
34% opened, 69 emptied and repurchased.
What does Brugal Añejo Superior 5 Years cost?
Community paid 12–21 €.
Current best price: 21.32 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+5 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
347 purchased · 159 tasted · 31 wishlist · as of
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