{"id":7415,"date":"2023-03-20T21:37:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T21:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/?p=7415"},"modified":"2024-08-10T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T15:09:12","slug":"dominican-rum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/drinks\/dominican-rum\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Rum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The history of Dominican rum is deeply intertwined with the history of the Dominican Republic itself. The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/dominican-republic\/\"><strong>Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, located in the Caribbean, has a long-standing tradition of rum production that dates back centuries. Let&#8217;s take a journey through the fascinating history of Dominican rum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">NAVIGATE THIS ARTICLE:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#making\">How Rum is Made<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#aging\">Proper Rum Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#brugal\"><strong>Brugal Distillery<\/strong> <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#brugaltour\">A Tour of Brugal Distillery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#barcelo\">Barcelo Rum Distillery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#macorix\">Macorix Rum Distillery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#bermudez\">Bermudez Rum Distillery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"#siboney\">Siboney Rum Distillery<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sugar cane is native to India, and the Arabs brought it to Spain during their domination. Don Diego Berm\u00fadez was responsible for bringing sugar cane to the New World on Christopher Columbus&#8217;s second voyage to Hispaniola in 1493. It later reached countries such as Cuba, the Antilles, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7669\" style=\"width: 1300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7669 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar cane\" width=\"1300\" height=\"975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sugar_cane-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Sugarcane, the main raw material of Rum production.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Initially, the primary focus of the Spanish settlers was on the production of sugarcane and sugar. However, they soon discovered that the byproduct of sugar production, molasses, could be fermented and distilled into a delightful alcoholic beverage. This marked the birth of rum production on the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first time rum was made was in 1650 in Barbados, and it was called &#8220;Kill Devil&#8221; or &#8220;Rembullion,&#8221; which translates to &#8220;great tumult.&#8221; The English abbreviated it as &#8220;Rum,&#8221; the French as &#8220;Rhum,&#8221; and the Spanish as &#8220;<em>Ron<\/em>.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7668\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7668\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7668 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche.jpg\" alt=\"A trapiche, the rudimentary machine used to squeeze sugar cane.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trapiche-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7668\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">A sugarcane producer and his trapiche.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"making\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How Rum is Made:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rum is made with water and sugarcane. The molasses that remains after sugar crystallization in sugarcane juice is fermented. Then comes a careful distillation process, followed by aging in barrels. Finally, comes the blending and the secret of each manufacturer, where experience and tradition are important elements to achieve a high-quality rum.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7687\" style=\"width: 815px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7687 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rum_chemistry.png\" alt=\"The chemistry of rum, explained\" width=\"815\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rum_chemistry.png 815w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rum_chemistry-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rum_chemistry-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rum_chemistry-696x320.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The chemistry of rum, explained.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 id=\"aging\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Achieving Proper Rum Aging:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Aging rum in oak barrels is a process that was discovered by accident. Rum used to be bottled directly after distillation, and this is still done today with some white rums. However, when producers started making more rum than could be consumed in a short period of time, they began storing it in oak barrels, which were also very safe for transportation. It was soon noticed that the rum took on a coloration and developed a much superior flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7673\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7673 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging.jpg\" alt=\"Brugal rum aging in caskets\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-989x1024.jpg 989w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-696x720.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-1068x1106.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_rum_aging-406x420.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Dominican rum is aged in wooden barrels. Courtesy of Brugal &amp; Co.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This aging process occurs through the fusion of the wood components with those of the liquor. The rum absorbs the flavor and color of the wood, and it allows the rum to breathe, resulting in wonderful oxidative combinations. Most rums are aged in barrels that have been used for Whiskey (especially &#8220;bourbon&#8221; type), Cognac, and Wine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Light rums are aged for 1 to 3 years. Heavy rums spend a minimum of 3 years in barrels. There are varieties of white, golden, aged, old, sweet, agricultural, spiced, and light rums, as well as Solera, Aged, Solera Reserva, extra old, XO, Gran Reserva, Imperial, Platinum, and Premium.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7682\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7682 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda.jpg\" alt=\"Brugal Leyenda\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_leyenda-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Brugal Leyenda is a spicy blend, an excellent rum.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The longer a rum is aged, the smoother and more mature it becomes. A rum can be aged for a maximum of 20 years in a cool and humid climate. If it is left for a longer period, it begins to lose its flavor. In warmer and drier climates, aging occurs more rapidly, and it is very difficult for it to improve after 7 years. It is important to take into account the years of aging of rum, but also the place of aging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rum quickly gained popularity among the colonists and became a significant part of the local economy. Small-scale distilleries, known as &#8220;trapiches,&#8221; began to emerge, producing rum for local consumption. These trapiches were simple and often operated by individual families or small communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7677\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7677 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo.jpg\" alt=\"Brugal extra viejo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/brugal_extra_viejo-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Brugal Extra Viejo is a great way to start tasting rum.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A <em>trapiche<\/em> is the actual name of a rudimentary sugar mill press used to squeeze sugarcane. the earlier ones were made of wood, then a more industrialized version made of iron was used. it consists of a set of gears that connects a main vertical axle with various sub axles or a horizontal one; this machinery was usually powered first by people, then by horses or oxen. Some trapiches had a combination of wood and stone cylinders, making them stronger and longer lasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"brugal\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">BRUGAL DISTILLERY<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The story of Brugal dates back to the late 19th century when Don Andr\u00e9s Brugal Montaner, a Spanish immigrant, arrived in the Dominican Republic in 1888.\u00a0Don Andr\u00e9s founded Brugal &amp; Co. in <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/puertoplatadr.com\/puerto-plata\/\"><strong>Puerto Plata<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, a bustling port city on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. The distillery&#8217;s location was strategic, as it provided easy access to sugarcane plantations and trade routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7679\" style=\"width: 1229px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7679 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition.jpg\" alt=\"The latest Andres Brugal edition, selling for $2800 a bottle.\" width=\"1229\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-696x497.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-1068x763.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-588x420.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AB-andres_brugal_edition-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The latest Andres Brugal limited edition sells for $2800 a bottle.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Brugal &amp; Co. set out to produce a rum that would stand out in terms of quality and flavor. Don Andr\u00e9s implemented a number of practices and principles that became the foundation of the brand. He focused on the use of high-quality sugarcane molasses, employing traditional copper pot stills for distillation, and advocating for longer aging periods to achieve a smoother and more refined product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">One of Brugal&#8217;s defining characteristics is its dedication to the art of aging rum. Don Andr\u00e9s implemented the practice of aging rum in American white oak barrels, previously used for aging bourbon whiskey. This method imparted unique flavors and complexity to the rum, contributing to Brugal&#8217;s distinctive profile. With their Siglo de Oro, Papa Andres and Andres Brugal editions, the brand has risen to a much higher level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"brugaltour\">On Video: A Tour of the Brugal Distillery<\/h4>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"fjSfpi-JR2Q\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"$1500 Bottle of Rum. Brugal Rum Factory - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fjSfpi-JR2Q?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Over the years, Brugal remained a family-owned and family-operated company. Successive generations of the Brugal family continued to refine and expand the brand, upholding the traditional production methods and values established by Don Andr\u00e9s. Book The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/shoreexcursions\/product\/rum-factory-tour\/\"><strong>Dominican Rum Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in Puerto Plata to visit the Brugal factory.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In 1976, Brugal built a state-of-the-art distillery in Puerto Plata, equipped with modern technology while still preserving the brand&#8217;s commitment to traditional craftsmanship. The new distillery allowed for increased production capacity while maintaining the brand&#8217;s stringent quality standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7693\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7693 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/papa_andres.jpg\" alt=\"Papa Andres by Brugal.\" width=\"640\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/papa_andres.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/papa_andres-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/papa_andres-600x420.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/papa_andres-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Papa Andres is also a limited edition that sells for over $1k.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Today, Brugal is recognized as one of the world&#8217;s finest rum producers, with its products available in numerous countries. The brand offers a range of rums, including white rums, aged rums, and premium limited-edition releases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"barcelo\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">BARCELO DISTILLERY<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The history of Barcel\u00f3 Rum dates back to the 19th century when the Barcel\u00f3 family began their journey in the Dominican Republic. The story begins with Juli\u00e1n Barcel\u00f3, a Spanish immigrant who arrived in the Dominican Republic in 1929.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In 1930, Juli\u00e1n Barcel\u00f3 founded Barcel\u00f3 &amp; Co. in Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. Initially, the company focused on producing spirits such as rum, gin, and brandy. However, it was the production of rum that would become their signature product and eventually make Barcel\u00f3 a renowned name in the world of spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7681\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7681 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano.jpg\" alt=\"Barcelo Rum\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_barcelo_dominicano-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">A selection of the finest rums by Barcelo.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the 1970s, Barcel\u00f3 Rum gained international recognition. The brand&#8217;s reputation grew as it won several awards at international spirits competitions, solidifying its status as a premium rum producer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Over the years, Barcel\u00f3 Rum continued to innovate and refine its production methods. The company embraced the use of premium sugarcane and utilized a meticulous aging process that involved aging the rum in American white oak barrels. This careful aging process imparted rich flavors and aromas to the rum, contributing to its distinct character.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"wAEQYnvI_dc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How well do you know Ron Barcelo rum?\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wAEQYnvI_dc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In 1992, Barcel\u00f3 Rum launched its flagship product, Barcel\u00f3 Imperial, which quickly became an icon of Dominican rum. Barcel\u00f3 Imperial is a premium aged rum known for its smoothness, complexity, and exquisite taste. It became a symbol of the brand&#8217;s commitment to quality and craftsmanship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"macorix\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">MACORIX DISTILLERY<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The history of Macorix Rum begins in the Dominican Republic, a country known for its rich rum-making heritage. Macorix is a brand that has become synonymous with the art of rum production and has garnered a loyal following over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7697\" style=\"width: 1100px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7697 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection.jpg\" alt=\"Macorix Rum\" width=\"1100\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-696x466.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-1068x716.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/macorix_rum_selection-627x420.jpg 627w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Macorix rum selection.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Macorix House of Rum is a historical museum of the Ron Family Macorix was born in 1899 by the Carri\u00f3n family from the town of San Pedro de Macor\u00eds, a place considered by many to be the land of poets, artists and sugar cane. This city, located on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, is renowned for its sugar cane plantations and is often referred to as the &#8220;Cradle of Rum.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Through years of experimentation and refinement, the Macorix brand was born. The name &#8220;Macorix&#8221; is derived from the indigenous Ta\u00edno word for &#8220;golden place,&#8221; a fitting tribute to the Dominican Republic&#8217;s lush landscapes and golden rum-making traditions. Their selection includes excellent rums, including flavored ones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Grand Reserve<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Rebel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Coconut Splash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix CoolPineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Appletini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Blanc<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rum Macorix Gold<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Macorix Ice Appletini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Macorix Ice Coolpineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">On Video: Macorix Rum Distillery Tour<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"WMK7ecqGFiE\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Puerto Plata . Dominican Republic. The museum. Macorix House of Rum.\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WMK7ecqGFiE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the following decades, Macorix continued to expand its portfolio, introducing a variety of rum expressions to cater to different palates. These included aged rums, flavored rums, and even innovative blends that combined the richness of different rum styles. Book The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/shoreexcursions\/product\/rum-factory-tour\/\"><strong>Dominican Rum Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in Puerto Plata to visit the Macorix factory.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"bermudez\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">BERMUDEZ DISTILLERY<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In 1852, in Santiago de los Caballeros, the history of the first Dominican Rum began to be written during the early stages of the independence struggle, thanks to a Venezuelan immigrant and pharmacist named Don Erasmo Berm\u00fadez, who created a drink known as the &#8220;Amargo Panacea.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The &#8220;Amargo Panacea&#8221; had a considerable alcoholic content for medicinal use, but soon it started to be consumed as an aperitif, leading to the development of the art of crafting a refined rum and establishing the oldest liquor factory in the country and Latin America: &#8220;La Sin Rival.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7700\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7700 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudez rum\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bermudez_rum_cover-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Bermudez is the oldest Dominican rum.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Obstacles are always part of success stories, and ours is no exception. A devastating fire, caused by the Restoration War, swept through Santiago, destroying the city&#8217;s heart, and with it, the facilities of Erasmo Berm\u00fadez&#8217;s &#8220;La Sin Rival&#8221; factory were also consumed by the flames.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, the spirit of resilience and perseverance that accompanies our lineage allowed us to rise from the ashes, and through appropriate claims, we obtained compensation from the Spanish to make amends for the damages suffered. Once restored, this marked a new stage for the liquor and pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"siboney\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">SIBONEY DISTILLERY<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Siboney rum is a Dominican rum that has been produced since 1920 by Bodegas Coch\u00f3n-Calvo, S.A. The company was founded by the Cochon Calvo family, who were originally from Pontevedra, Spain. They settled in Santo Domingo in 1920 and built the La Colon distillery on the west bank of the Ozama River.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first rum produced by the company was called Siboney, and it quickly became one of the most popular rums in the Dominican Republic. Siboney is made from sugar cane molasses that is distilled in copper pot stills. The rum is then aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of one year.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7699\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7699 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum.jpg\" alt=\"Siboney rum selection\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/siboney_rum-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Siboney rum selection<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Over the years, Siboney has become one of the most respected rums in the world. It has won numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the International Rum Festival in 2005. Siboney is currently available in over 50 countries around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Its smooth and balanced flavor, along with its exquisite aroma, makes it excellent for enjoying straight, on the rocks, or mixed with other beverages. Siboney Reserva Especial, and Gran Reserva Familiar are very fine rums for discerning aficionados.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Today, Siboney rum is still produced by Bodegas Coch\u00f3n-Calvo in Santo Domingo. The company has a wide range of Siboney rums available, including white, gold, amber, and a\u00f1ejo. Siboney rum is a popular choice for both mixing and sipping, and it is known for its smooth, complex flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dominican Rum Tour<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/shoreexcursions\/product\/rum-factory-tour\/\"><strong>Dominican Rum Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is available in Puerto Plata, to visit the Brugal and Macorix rum production facility and showroom. It includes historic information, rum tasting and a bilingual guide. This tour is often offered with a cigar tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/podcast\/dominican-rum\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7723\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast.png\" alt=\"rum podcast\" width=\"1454\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast.png 1454w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast-1024x275.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast-768x206.png 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast-696x187.png 696w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/rum_podcast-1068x286.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1454px) 100vw, 1454px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brugal-rum.com\/en\/our-rum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brugal Rum<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"https:\/\/ronbarcelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Barcelo Rum<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"http:\/\/ronbermudez.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bermudez Rum<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0f88fa;\"><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"https:\/\/ronmacorix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Macorix Rum<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0f88fa; font-size: 14pt;\"><a style=\"color: #0f88fa;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedbrandsdr.com\/united-brands\/es\/nuestras-marcas\/rones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ron Siboney<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatacatamaran.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10081 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catamaran-PP-banner.png\" alt=\"catamaran banner\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catamaran-PP-banner.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catamaran-PP-banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catamaran-PP-banner-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/catamaran-PP-banner-696x174.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history of Dominican rum is deeply intertwined with the history of the Dominican Republic itself. 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