Michelin-starred chef, Nieves Barragán Mohacho, partners with Brugal rum for 'La Casa Brugal'

This October, ultra-premium rum brand, Brugal, will partner with Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho to bring its Dominican homeland to the UK with a unique culinary experience at Sabor, London.

Inspired by the growing trend for collaborative dinner parties, Nieves and Brugal will unveil a five-course sharing menu exploring the Dominican flavour profiles of double-aged Brugal 1888 rum at a special series of family-style dining experiences for consumers and trade.

A global experiential initiative, ‘La Casa Brugal’ offers new communities across the world the chance to discover the exceptional taste, craftsmanship and story of Brugal while experiencing a unique twist inspired by each city. Debuting in the UK last October with an East London neighbourhood café bar that brought local communities of consumers and artisans together to celebrate the best of the East-end and give back to this community with all proceeds donated to local charity, FoodCycle. Giving back is one of Brugal’s founding principles as established by its founder, Andrés Brugal, in 1888. Today, the Brugal
Foundation continues this work as one of the leading charity foundations in the Dominican Republic.

Now for the first time, La Casa Brugal will delve into London’s culinary scene with one of the city’s most celebrated Spanish chefs, giving all profits from La Casa Brugal ticket sales to a local London charity. The partnership celebrates both Nieves and Brugal, a fifth-generation family rum business, who each share a dedication to innovation, the fusion of different notes and flavours and honour past traditions handed down by their families.

La Casa Brugal guests will be seated around a communal table at Sabor and invited to enjoy new dishes masterfully paired with bespoke Brugal 1888 cocktails that truly celebrate the moment together. Signature serves, including The Legacy Spritz, Cafecito Martini, Maestro’s Welcome and The Voyage, will explore the Spanish roots of Brugal’s founder Andrés Brugal and his voyage to the Dominican Republic. The flavour profiles of Brugal rum will bring out the very best of Nieves’ Spanish cuisine, balancing full bodied dishes through notes of natural oak spice, vanilla, red fruits and toffee.

Speaking about the partnership, Managing Director Ultra-Premium and Strategy, Eileen Livingston, said:



“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Michelin-starred chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho for our upcoming series of La Casa Brugal at Sabor, Mayfair. Our ‘La Casa Brugal’ experiential series was created to bring the welcoming spirit of the Dominican Republic to new countries, sharing the exceptional taste and story of Brugal rum with new communities across the world. We’re excited to be telling Brugal’s story of 135 years of rum mastery and craftsmanship in London through this special partnership with Nieves this October, a collaboration curated to celebrate the brand’s rich history and create truly memorable moments of togetherness”

Nieves Barragán Mohacho noted on the collaboration:

“I am really excited to work with Brugal on this continuation of 'La Casa Brugal'. The flavours of the rum have truly inspired the menu I have created, and I am really looking forward to bringing it to life!”

Inspired by Brugal’s Foundation and the brand’s commitment to leaving a positive legacy, all profits from La Casa Brugal tickets, available to buy via Eventbrite (RRP £125pp), will be donated to a local charity.