Scenic view of a colonial-style building in the Dominican Republic with mountains, palm trees, and a flag, taken during sunset. Foreground features a map, a hat, bamboo, a glass of drink, a compass, a pen, and a wooden box with items and a copper teapot.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – CLASSIC

Elegance Through Refinement

The Dominican Republic has earned a reputation for producing some of the Caribbean's most refined and approachable rums. Built upon the Spanish tradition of column distillation, these expressions emphasize balance, smoothness, and meticulous barrel aging over raw intensity. The result is a style celebrated for its elegance, making Dominican rum a favourite among both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts.

This flight showcases three distinctive interpretations of Dominican craftsmanship, from polished classics to innovative cask finishing and commemorative releases that demonstrate the remarkable versatility of the island's rum tradition.

Barceló Imperial Onyx

Dominican Republic | Spanish Style | 40% ABV

An evolution of the acclaimed Barceló Imperial, Onyx undergoes additional maturation before filtration through natural onyx stones, creating a remarkably polished and oak-driven expression.

Nose: Smokey oak, earthy vanilla, varnish.
Palate: Big vanilla start, spicy, drying tannin.
Finish: Dry smokey oak and alcohol.

A refined expression where texture and mature oak take centre stage.

Brugal Maestro Reserva

Dominican Republic | Spanish Style | 41.2% ABV

Brugal's proprietary "dark aromatic toasting" process caramelizes the inner surface of the cask, adding depth and complexity while preserving the house's famously dry Dominican style.

Nose: Plantain, coffee, white pepper.
Palate: Vanilla, graphite, drying.
Finish: Pencil, green plantain.

A beautifully restrained rum that rewards careful attention with subtle layers of flavour.

León Jimenes 110th Anniversary

Dominican Republic | Spanish Style | 40% ABV

Created from mature rum stocks and finished in rare Colombian oak casks, this commemorative release celebrates patience, craftsmanship, and exceptional barrel selection.

Nose: Cigar box, earthy, dried fruit.
Palate: Very sweet, round, fruit cake.
Finish: Mixed nuts, dried fruit, cedar.

A sophisticated, limited expression that showcases the depth achievable through thoughtful maturation.

How to Enjoy this Flight

Begin with Barceló Imperial Onyx, whose polished oak and restrained sweetness introduce the refined Dominican style. Continue with Brugal Maestro Reserva, where toasted oak and subtle mineral notes add greater depth and structure. Finish with León Jimenes 110th Anniversary, whose mature stocks and rare Colombian oak casks create the richest and most luxurious expression of the flight. As you taste, notice how each rum favours balance and elegance over intensity, revealing the distinctive character that has made Dominican rum so widely admired.