{"product_id":"brugal-doble-reserva-gold-rum-700ml","title":"Brugal Doble Reserva Gold Rum 700ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrugal's own story begins with Don Andrés Brugal Montaner, who learned the craft of rum-making while living in Cuba before returning to the Dominican Republic to found Brugal \u0026amp; Co. in 1888 — a family legacy the brand has carried forward for well over a century, now guided by fifth-generation Maestros Roneros. Doble Reserva is genuinely built around that dual-cask philosophy right in its name: a blend of aged Dominican rums matured first in ex-bourbon barrels, then given a further finishing stage in genuine Spanish Oloroso sherry casks — a real two-stage maturation process that layers real depth and complexity onto Brugal's naturally smooth, column-distilled house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVinnalia's own tasting captures that dual-cask construction directly: \"whiskey casks dominate the palate with pronounced wood notes and hints of nuts, vanilla, and spices; while sherry casks complement the liquid by adding fruity notes with a sweet finish.\" The rum is expertly blended by Brugal's own fifth-generation Maestros Roneros, carrying forward more than a century of family blending expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWineNLiquor's detailed tasting found \"the first sip\" landing \"like warm amber velvet, unfolding notes of toasted coconut, caramelized banana, vanilla bean, and a gentle thread of baking spice that feels both polished and inviting,\" describing \"a clean, dry-leaning profile typical of molasses-based, column-distilled rum matured in oak,\" with \"subtle dried orange peel, light toffee, and a faint roasted nut finish that lingers without heaviness.\" CaskCartel's tasting found it \"dark, rich,\" and \"sweet, with a touch of honey and vanilla,\" alongside \"hints of caramel, chocolate, and nutmeg,\" noting the complexity comes from being \"double distilled in pot stills\" before aging \"in oak barrels for up to a decade,\" calling it \"well balanced with a subtle hint of heat that lingers on the finish.\" The official distiller's notes describe a \"dark amber spirit\" with \"aromas of soft, spicy notes with hints of wood and tropical fruit,\" the mouthfeel \"full, smooth, complex\" with \"spice, citrus and tropical fruits\" leading to \"a long lasting, sweet finish.\" This is genuinely well-crafted, dual-cask Dominican rum — real depth and versatility from a family blending tradition well over a century deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrugal Doble Reserva Gold Rum is produced by Brugal \u0026amp; Co., founded in 1888 by Don Andrés Brugal Montaner in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The rum is a blend of aged Dominican rums, first matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, expertly blended by Brugal's fifth-generation Maestros Roneros. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 700ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark amber. Soft, spicy notes lead, with hints of wood and tropical fruit, alongside toasted coconut and caramelized banana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull, smooth, and complex, with vanilla bean and baking spice carrying the entry, developing citrus, dried orange peel, light toffee, nutmeg, and a whiskey-cask-driven wood character balanced by sherry-cask fruitiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-lasting and sweet, closing with a faint roasted nut character and subtle, lingering warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Rum — Dual Cask (Ex-Bourbon \u0026amp; Sherry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble distilled (pot stills)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEx-bourbon barrels, then finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrugal \u0026amp; Co. — Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1888, by Don Andrés Brugal Montaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlenders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5th generation Maestros Roneros\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely well-crafted, dual-cask Dominican rum — real depth from a century-plus family blending tradition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToasted coconut, caramelized banana, vanilla bean, dried orange peel, baking spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel or banana-based desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or smoked meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dual-cask depth carries the classic build beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or on the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely enjoyable on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRum and Cola\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine local favorite pairing, per Dominican tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283632873538,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Brugal_Doble_Reserva_Gold_Rum_700ml.jpg?v=1790646111","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/brugal-doble-reserva-gold-rum-700ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}