Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum 70 cl (40 Percent)

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This bottle holds special importance to Mijares, whose life work has been heavily influenced by his Cuban heritage and his family’s story of immigration – using movement and color in his pieces to embody the rhythm and passion of his heritage.

In this piece, wood and coloured smalti come together to honour two treasured vessels that are the heart of creating exacting colours and flavours. Inspired by a similar mural at the school depicting the Caribbean Sea, Orsoni mosaic artists added vivid yellow birds to symbolise the children's soaring aspirations to explore the world and blaze their own trail.

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Both Mijares and the Brugal family’s journeys intersect in Cuba, a piece symbolizing the country where Mijares’s family is from and where founder Andrés Brugal first discovered sugarcane and learned the art of rum-making. The piece lovingly honors the island that unites the legacies of Brugal and the artist’s own family. In addition to the classically beautiful and romantic ambiance of the vineyard and winery itself, Robert Mondavi Winery has just opened the doors to a sparkling new downtown tasting room, Arch & Tower. Located in the historic Borreo Building at 930 3rd Street, Arch & Tower is a bright new jewel in the Napa crown. Pairing a gorgeous juxtaposition of old architecture and richness with an edgy yet inviting modern flair, this new hot spot is about to take Napa by storm. The venue is relaxed yet elegant, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the Napa River, often peppered with gondolas sparkling in the sunset. Inside, the finishes are masculine and warm, inviting you to sink in, get comfortable, and enjoy.

Brugal has Distilleries in Puerto Plata where the rums are produced. The distribution and marketing offices are located in the capital city of Santo Domingo, and there is also a regional office in Santiago de los Caballeros, the Dominican Republic's second largest city. The company creates several varieties of rum. The abstract shapes in this piece come together to reveal an eye-catching motif of a mother, father and child holding each other close. Mijares makes use of lively colors and extreme movements to create a sense of energy and positivity that capture what it felt like for Mijares to be welcomed as part of the Brugal family. At the bottom rests a carefully affixed label indicating the origin once more: “Roble Europeo Ex-Jerez; Roble Americano Ex-Bourbon” (ex-sherry European oak; ex-bourbon American Oak). Accompanying this is the signature of Brugal’s Master Roncero, certifying the individual quality. The drip-shaped smalti simultaneously represents molten glass forged by the fierce flames of the Orsoni furnace, where it is later hand-blown into sbruffo, a beautiful thin glass bubble that is cut and fused with 24k gold leaf to create Orsoni’s signature Venetian gold tiles, which encase this very bottle. Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a popular choice among fans of both whiskey and dark rum. Distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured in charred oak barrels for a minimum of twelve years, this award-winning rum is known for its complex, balanced flavor profile featuring notes of candied orange peel, caramel candy, vanilla, licorice, and charred oak.First, the rum is allowed to mature for 6 to 8 years in American Oak Bourbon casks with a medium toast. During this period, the spirit will become infused with flavors of vanilla, coffee, raisins, dates, and of course, bourbon. Library of Inspiration represents the extensive cataloguing and preservation of Brugal's casks and Orsoni's coloured smalti, two of the most essential components in the creation of both exceptional rum and intricate mosaic artworks. Brugal's dedication to education is at the core of their mission, demonstrated through its university scholarship program and the construction of the Centro Educativo George Arzeno Brugal Fe y Alegría school, providing education to underprivileged children.

Bill McCoy was a legendary Prohibition-era rum-runner and this rum brand was created to pay him the respect he deserves. While it has a handful of great rum choices, the best for whiskey drinkers is its Real McCoy 12-Year. This popular expression is aged for at least twelve years in ex-bourbon American oak casks. This results in a bold, memorable rum that begins with a nose of oaky wood, vanilla, and spices and gently moves into a palate of candied orange peels, pipe tobacco, toffee, vanilla beans, and just a hint of smoke at the finish. It’s warming, sweet, and lightly spicy.

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Brugal’s dedication to bringing out the best of its communities is matched only by the generosity and warm hospitality of its people – whether it's a tour of the distillery, a tasting experience, or simply sharing a glass of rum with friends, Brugal creates an environment that is inviting and inclusive, making everyone feel like part of the family. This dedication and warm approach has made a profound impact on the history of this small, but mighty island, shaping the country's reputation for producing some of the world's finest rums. Tears of Mastery is a celebration of ancient artisan skills passed down through centuries. This piece pays homage to the exceptional mastery, devotion, and painstaking precision required to perfect the art of rum and mosaic-making.