Continuing a long legacy of innovation and excellence, Dominican ultra-premium rum brand, Brugal, proudly unveils the second iteration of its limited-edition sipping rum collection, Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee. The launch of the collection in August 2023 started a wonderous journey, detailing Brugal’s 135-year history of exceptional rum craftsmanship through a series of bespoke rum releases, where each edition is inspired by a unique ingredient indigenous to the Dominican Republic. Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee will retail for $100 USD per bottle and is available in limited quantities worldwide.
Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee builds upon the success of Edición 01, Cacao, by featuring rare Dominican Arabica coffee and Brugal’s Aromatic Cask Toasting technique, developed by fifth generation Maestra Ronera, Jassil Villanueva Quintana. The finest Arabica coffee beans, known for their vibrant acidity and rich chocolaty undertones, are sourced from the Dominican Republic’s rich and fertile soils. These beans are then used to toast Brugal’s finest virgin French Oak casks, infusing the rum with robust, aromatic notes without direct contact with the liquid. The result is an exceptionally smooth, balanced, and authentic Dominican rum with notes of dried fruits, rich mocha, and sweet cloves balanced by smoky wood.
Deeply inspired by the land and Dominican Republic’s rich tradition of coffee culture, Jassil Villanueva Quintana sought to create a rum that embodies the cherished ‘cafecito’ moment – a ritual celebrated in the Dominican Republic where friends, family, and community come together to pause and savor life’s moments. “Many stories and laughs have been shared over a cherished cafecito in the Dominican Republic. It is these warm moments and nostalgic aromas that we wanted to recreate in Colección Visionaria Edición 02,” said Jassil Villanueva Quintana. “This new rum is a celebration of shared moments and memories, an invitation to enjoy the warmth of good company and the rich, inviting flavors of our homeland.”
The Arabica coffee beans are grown locally with meticulous care, mirroring Brugal’s dedication to crafting fine rum. With only 20% of Dominican coffee exported as the Dominicans themselves drink so much of it, this treasure remains one of the Dominican Republic’s best-kept secrets, much like the careful cask-toasting process that characterizes Brugal’s Colección Visionaria. The unique terroir of the Dominican Republic provides unparalleled quality to the locally grown Arabica coffee. Cultivated in rich fertile soils and benefiting from the cool, high-altitude climate, these beans develop a dense, flavorful profile. This blend of local heritage and artisanal mastery captures the essence of the Dominican landscape, offering a taste of its natural beauty in every bottle of Colección Visionaria.
Jassil Villanueva Quintana’s innovative approach, including the development of the Aromatic Cask Toasting technique, defines Colección Visionaria. The French Oak casks for Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee are gently toasted with coffee beans, infusing the spirit with the complex, robust flavors of the finest local coffee. This collection, a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, showcases Brugal’s commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee is a dark golden amber liquid that on the nose is exceptionally smooth with rich notes of caramel and freshly brewed coffee with layers of bitter dark chocolate intermingled with sweet vanilla. Subtle smoky hints add a delicate complexity. On the palate, it begins with a gentle burst of spices—cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—adding a refined complexity they then give way to delicate hints of dried fruits which weave seamlessly into a deep coffee flavour, enriching each sip. The experience culminates in the subtle richness of oak, setting a smooth, slightly dry foundation. On the finish we have lingering smoke that evolves gently, leaving a lasting impression of balanced flavours. Edición 02, Coffee is best enjoyed sipped slowly, neat or over ice.
Each batch of the exclusive bottling is a true collector’s piece, handcrafted with care and presented in beautiful bottles wrapped in navy blue netting, an elevated version of Brugal’s iconic protective netting. Carefully sealed by hand and personally signed by Jassil Villanueva Quintana herself, each bottle also displays the batch number on the label.
Colección Visionaria Edición 02, Coffee is the second limited-edition releases across the Colección Visionaria collection and will be available at select retailers across worldwide. For more information on Brugal, the home of rum mastery in the Dominican Republic, please visit: www.brugal-rum.com.
COLECCIÓN VISIONARIA EDICIÓN 02, COFFEE QUICK FACTS:
- $100 USD/bottle
- Only six batches will be distilled and sold worldwide
- Less than 35,000 bottles worldwide
- 45% ABV
- Expertly crafted using an innovative Aromatic Cask Toasting technique
- Appearance: Dark golden amber
- Aroma: caramel and freshly brewed coffee with layers of bitter dark chocolate intermingled with sweet vanilla. Subtle smoky hints add a delicate complexity.
- Palate: It begins with a gentle burst of spices—cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg—adding a refined complexity they then give way to delicate hints of figs and dates which weave seamlessly into a deep coffee flavour, enriching each sip.
- Finish: Lingering smoke that evolves gently, leaving a lasting impression of balanced flavours.
