BRUGAL

Made in the Dominican Republic, Brugal is used by some of the world’s top mixologists, and the only 100% Dominican rum being produced from start to finish on the island. A lot has changed since Don Andrés Brugal arrived in 1888 and established the distillery, however the rum continues to be crafted in the same way. Now in the care of the fifth generation, the Brugal rums are cleaner, less sweet and drier than most due to their method of distillation, with every drop distilled, filtered and cask aged by the family themselves. Cask-aging is approached with the same sort of attitude you’d find in Scotland. The level of heat and humidity in the Dominican Republic ensures a rapid maturation that contributes to the beautiful balance of these rums.

JASSIL VILLANUEVA QUINTANA & GUSTAVO ORTEGA ZELLER

JASSIL VILLANUEVA

“Growing up, I remember trips to the Brugal Warehouses with my father. Some people said back then that it was my destiny to work there – but to begin with, my business studies came first. Then, following a series of internships at Brugal, my love, passion and interest deepened, which eventually led to the role I’m so proud to play today.
I’m excited to be the first female Maestra Ronera at Brugal, helping to communicate the passion of the brand to peoples and cultures around the world. It’s a life that I can’t help but enjoy.”

GUSTAVO ORTEGA ZELLER

“My earliest memories of Brugal go back to my childhood, when I visited the warehouses and bottling facilities during my holidays. As a boy, I never imagined that, just 25 years later, I would be overseeing production myself. But in 2008, I was invited to join the family business and, following my first experience in the tasting room, I knew it was the life for me.
Now, as a Maestro Ronero, I know how much wisdom, passion and hard work has gone into preserving and continuing the proud legacy of Brugal, from one generation to the next. I feel blessed to be part of it.”