Rum Gran Reserva 1888

A dark amber rum from Brugal, founded in the Dominican Republic in 1888. It is made with a double ageing: eight years in American oak casks previously used for bourbon, then a further four years in Spanish red oak ex-sherry casks. The nose is intense with dried fruit and delicate woody notes. The palate is enveloping and long, with buttery and sugary tones, finishing caramelised and sapid. It is suited to an after-dinner moment of meditation.