DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Brugal and Barcelo rum companies received the prestigious Denomination of Origin (DO) status that will enable their brands to carry the DO label, a guarantee of quality and authenticity.

The designation protects geographical status and refers to products specific to a particular region or town, which convey a particular quality or characteristic of the designated area. The designation impacts the rums recognition and how they are valued internationally.

In the case of rum, the designation ensures the product comes from a certain region, but also that it has been produced according to certain traditional standards and methods.

For the occasion President Luis Abinader and Industry & Commerce Minister Victor (Ito) Bisono welcomed the rum executives at the Presidential Palace and delivered the Denomination of Origin Dominican that...