Ron Bermudez Distillery

Ron Bermúdez is the oldest rum house in the Dominican Republic. Its history began in 1852 in Santiago de los Caballeros, when Erasmo Bermúdez, a Venezuelan pharmacist settled on the island, began making a medicinal bitter called "Amargo Panacea" at his La Sin Rival factory. That family business even survived a fire during the Restoration War and was rebuilt by the family.

His son, José Armando Bermúdez Rochet, bought the business from his father and developed the formula for a refined and smooth rum that would come to define the Dominican rum style. Later, the company modernized and became a national institution. Today, the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of the family keep alive a brand that is part of the Dominican identity: "their rum is Bermúdez, their rhythm merengue," as the song goes.

Production of Bermúdez Rum

Bermúdez produces light Spanish-style rums from sugar cane molasses. After distillation, the rums are aged in oak barrels that have held bourbon, wine, or sherry, and are blended with rums of different ages to achieve a smooth, round, and elegant profile. Its oldest expressions are made with a careful selection of the oldest rums from its aging warehouses.

Bermúdez Rums

• Bermúdez Don Armando Reserva + Glass: a tribute to José Armando Bermúdez, creator of the Dominican rum formula; a smooth and versatile aged rum, presented with a glass.
• Bermúdez Gran Reserva Aniversario: the house's flagship rum, limited production and made with some of its oldest rums; complex, refined, and with a long finish.

At Vinnalia, we select Bermúdez rums for their history, their authenticity, and their great value for money among Caribbean rums. Fast shipping in 24-48 h.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ron Bermúdez

Where is Bermúdez rum made?
In Santiago de los Caballeros, in the Dominican Republic, where the Bermúdez family has produced it since 1852.

What type of rum is it?
A Spanish-style molasses rum: light, smooth, and aged in oak barrels, typical of the Dominican tradition.

Which one to choose as a gift?
The Gran Reserva Aniversario is the most special option. Don Armando, with its glass, is a very complete gift to discover the house.

How is it drunk?
The oldest ones, neat or with a large ice cube in a low glass. Don Armando also works very well in classic rum cocktails.