Dominican Republic
Discover Dominican Republic rum and terroir: sun-aged elegance, Spanish-style finesse
From 19th‑century family houses to today’s modern column stills, the Dominican Republic has forged a distinctly Spanish‑style identity. Sun‑bathed cane fields, limestone‑rich soils and Atlantic trade winds drive rapid tropical ageing, yielding elegant, rounded spirits layered with vanilla, toffee, cocoa and gentle oak.
On RumX, 754 expressions of Dominican Republic rum spark steady enthusiasm. Our community has posted 7,472 reviews with a median 7.1/10, praising smooth textures, sherry finishes and great value. Wondering what rum from Dominican Republic tastes like? Expect mellow sweetness, polished mouthfeel and cocktail‑ready versatility—ideal for casual sipping or mixing, from everyday pours to aged rum with extra cask nuance.
Popular rums from Dominican Republic
Oliver & Oliver Cubaney Gran Reserve Centenario
<30yr 41%
Smooth vanilla-oak with gentle spice
Romdeluxe Collectors Series Dominican Republic No. 8 2007
2007 15yr 65%
Woody caramel, peppery spice, warming finish, layered richness.
Top rated Dominican Republic rums
Tres Hombres Oliver & Oliver Ed. 015 Captains Choice XVIII 2016
2016 <18yr 66,60%
Rich, robust, Spanish-style, limited-edition delight.
Oliver & Oliver Ron Esclavo XO Cask 2016
2016 <23yr 65%
Vanilla-caramel nose, syrupy dried fruit
AP Liquid Pearls Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask 2010
2010 13yr 61,8%
Smooth red fruits, sweet vanilla and sherry warmth.
Oliver & Oliver Opthimus 25 Años Malt Whisky Finish (TOMATIN)
<25yr 43%
Sweet, smooth with malt touch
Oliver & Oliver Ron Quorhum XO
42%
Tropical, balanced, and smooth – a wonderfully delightful rum experience.
Romdeluxe Collectors Series Dominican Republic No. 8 2007
2007 15yr 65%
Woody caramel, peppery spice, warming finish, layered richness.
Thompson Bros. Dominican Rum 2013
2013 10yr 54,8%
Rich flavors with warming spicy finish.
A.F.D. Ron Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 40 anniversario
12yr 43%
Nice caramel notes, good for dessert enjoyment.
Corman Collins Arturo Makasare 30 años
30yr 44%
Smooth, sweet oak with vanilla and coffee
Oliver & Oliver Ron Quorhum 30 Aniversario
<30yr 50%
Complex, sweet yet robust with rich, woody depth.
A.F.D. S.B.S Dominican Republic 2012 2012
2012 11yr 57%
Rich, sweet, woody, chocolatey rum delight.
Berry Bros & Rudd Dominican Rum (Kirsch Whisky) 2013
2013 8yr 56,6%
Madeira-finished, fruity and punchy
Kesselherz Oliver & Oliver Louis Santo
<18yr 40%
Complex, smooth, caramelized notes with woody depth.
Flavour profile of Dominican Republic
Most frequently mentioned flavors
Reviewers call the profile approachable and smooth, with vanilla, caramel and light oak. Brugal 1888 “comes alive” when warmed; Ron Barceló Imperial shines neat or on ice; Matusalem Gran Reserva 15/23 are classic. Quorhum 30 balances sweetness and spice, while some entry bottles taste too sweet or short. Overall: reliable daily pours and solid mixers, with a RumX median of 7.1/10 across 7,472 reviews.
Popular distilleries of Dominican Republic
- Matusalem 12 rums
- Alcoholes Finos Dominicanos 91 rums
- Brugal 39 rums
- Oliver & Oliver 174 rums
- Bermudez 24 rums
- Cañero 4 rums
- T.D.L 2 rums
- Summum 5 rums
All rums from Dominican Republic
- 3 badge mixology Kirk and Sweeney XO 65,5% RX4120
- Tres Hombres Oliver & Oliver Ed. 015 Captains Choice XVIII 2016 <18yr 66,60% RX5633
- Oliver & Oliver Ron Esclavo XO Cask 2016 <23yr 65% RX127
- Oliver & Oliver Ron Esclavo XO Cask 2017 23yr 65% RX5920
- Oliver & Oliver Cubaney Gran Reserve Centenario <30yr 41% RX1224
- Ron Sostenible Triple Cask 8yr 43% RX15892
- Tres Hombres Oliver & Oliver Ed. 010 Captain’s Choice XXI 2015 <21yr 62,9% RX6768
- Tres Hombres Oliver & Oliver Ed. 18 Captains Choice XXVI 2017 <26yr 64,8% RX883
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