More Rumfest – Brugal Ron Añejo
This stand at Rumfest 09 seemed very lively, and since I’m not exactly the shy retiring type, I felt compelled to see what all the fuss was about. The Brugal staff were friendly and enthusiastic, with a strong knowledge of their product. They had a couple of drinks on the go, so I felt obligated (any excuse!) to write a few words about one of the rums they had on offer. They made a very refreshing fruit punch using Ron Añejo, along with their own version of the infamous Mai Tai.
Ron Añejo is a delightful tipple. It has a deep golden colour and smells of warm fruit. Now I feel it’s important to mention the scent again as most rums have their own scent, but you can always smell the alcohol. Brugal differs in that there is no alcohol scent, just a gentle aroma of citrus and grapes. This is somehting that carries over when drinking neat. No overbearing taste of alcohol, but a gently warmth as is slips down your throat. There is still the hint of summer fruits in the taste, and I am starting to prefer the Dominican rums when drinking straight as I feel they are a little smoother.
As a cuba libre Ron Añejo still stands up well. Very enjoyable with lots of ice and lime on a warm autumn evening. And since the mai tai we tasted at Rumfest was so good, I have a feeling that Brugal will be my rum of choice for that particular cocktail.
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