Brugal Rum, an ultra-premium rum from the Dominican Republic, has partnered with Minute Maid Park, the home of the Houston Astros, to introduce a new fan experience. The partnership includes the launch of a Brugal-branded bar on the stadium’s Club Level, offering a full-service rum bar that features Brugal 1888, a double-aged premium rum aged in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. The bar will serve four specialty cocktails, including the Dominican Old Fashioned, Dominican Lemonade, Caribbean Fizz, and Space City Carajillo.
The Brugal Bar is located on the second floor of Minute Maid Park and showcases the brand’s signature dark blue and gold design, accented by wood paneling and Dominican-style arches. The bar’s aesthetic also incorporates Brugal’s signature netting pattern, a tribute to the hand-placed netting used on Brugal bottles.
Jassil Villanueva Quintana, Brugal 1888’s Maestra Ronera, emphasized the cultural significance of baseball in the Dominican Republic and expressed excitement about the partnership, which brings a taste of Dominican rum culture to Houston. The collaboration aims to highlight shared values of craftsmanship, community, and quality.
Throughout the season, Brugal will also host tasting events for guests with Club Level access, where attendees can sample the rum and learn about the brand’s 135-year history. Additionally, select fans will receive complimentary mementos, such as custom Brugal hand fans, at certain games.
In September, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Brugal will bring its La Casa Brugal Retreat Tour to Minute Maid Park’s Street Fest. This traveling activation features a reimagined Dominican country home, offering mixology sessions and a Brugal 1888 Rum Bar. The bar at Minute Maid Park will remain open year-round for fans attending games or concerts.