🥃 Brugal Extra Viejo
The older version of Dominican Brugal rum: a blend matured in former American whiskey casks, with the age given as a range.
Brugal Extra Viejo is the older version of Dominican rum from Brugal, older than the Añejo. The producer calls it the first premium rum of the Dominican Republic. Such a blend was first made in 1976. The age is given as a range rather than a single number, so check the strength on the label.
According to Difford's Guide, it is a blend of Dominican rums matured in former American whiskey casks, and the Gran Reserva Familiar contains a larger share of the older rums. Sources give the age range differently: Difford's Guide writes of three to eight years, while Cigar Aficionado writes of five to eight. For this reason, it is better to check the figures against the label.
Why this matters to you. The name Extra Viejo does not mean a specific age. Compare it with the Añejo (the younger blend), the Brugal XV and the Brugal 1888 by age range and casks. The best choice depends on your taste and how you drink, not on the big words on the bottle. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | first blend in 1976 (per Difford's Guide) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | molasses (Dominican Republic) |
| Cask type | former American whiskey casks |
| Minimum maturation | range: 3–8 years (Difford's Guide) or 5–8 (Cigar Aficionado) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Brugal Extra Viejo → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Sugar cane and molasses
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Brugal, 🥃 Rum
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Brugal Añejo, 🥃 Brugal Añejo, 🥃 Brugal XV, 🥃 Brugal XV
Frequently asked questions
Is Extra Viejo a rum of a certain age?
No. It is a blend whose age is given as a range; sources state 3–8 or 5–8 years.
When did Extra Viejo appear?
According to Difford's Guide, such a blend was first made in 1976.
What barrels is it aged in?
Former American whiskey casks, according to Difford's Guide.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 Brugal Añejo — The core aged version of Dominican Brugal rum: a blend of 2–5 year rums matured in former American whiskey casks.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Brugal 1888 · 🥃 Brugal Añejo · 🥃 Brugal XV · 🥃 Barceló Añejo · 🥃 Barceló Gran Añejo · 🥃 Barceló Imperial
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Brugal & Company (Añejo Superior 1952, Extra Viejo 1976, Gran Reserva Familiar, 1888, XV: ages and casks)
- Cigar Aficionado: Brugal unveils 1888 rum (5–14 years, sherry finish, European oak, 40 %; Extra Viejo 5–8 years)
- Exceptional Caribbean: Brugal Rum (Añejo, Extra Viejo, 1888, XV: producer descriptions, XV casks)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)