Brugal Añejo
 Category:
Gold
Country: Dominican Republic
Aged: 2-6 years
Alcohol: 40% (80 proof)
Availability: Limited
Price: $13-$18 (750 mL)
Rating:
The Review:
All bottles of Brugal Añejo rum come encased in a thin braided
and crosshatched yellow rope, which gives it a unique and
appropriate touch of mystery.
The deep amber-colored spirit is very woody on the nose, with
touches of vanilla and chocolate hiding behind the oak.
The rum pours with fair weight and has a medium amber color.
At first sip there appears to be some alcoholic heat that
quickly fades.
The bite is very present when sipped neat but somewhat softened
when on ice, which releases a faint buttery taste. It has
a very full, grippy mouthfeel full of wood tannins. It finishes
moderately long with notes of oak, spice and some subtle
sweetness. It's a little too dry, but
overall this is a good rum. It can be enjoyed on the rocks or
mixed with coke or other liqueurs.
The Brugal Añejo is a pretty decent rum, but the wood notes are
pervasive and dominate the flavor. There’s enough sweetness to
keep the rum from being one-note, but its woody taste and dry,
tannic mouth feel beg for some touches of molasses or sugar
cane.
That said, for about $20, the Brugal Añejo is a really good
bargain for an aged rum, and its taste is certainly more
interesting than some common anejos in its price range. |
