Don Q Cristal Puerto Rican Rum

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

alc./vol: 40%

Proof: 80°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

Named after Don Quijote, the protagonist in Miguel Cervantes' classic Spanish novel, Don Q is the best-selling rum in Puerto Rico. Don Q is distilled from fermented molasses using continuous distillation and is aged for at least one year in ex-bourbon casks before being charcoal filtered.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 25/02/2012

Appearance:

Crystal clear.

Aroma:

Clean, subdued, slightly floral (rose petal) nose with faint cinnamon, cracked black pepper and old leather.

Taste:

Clean, light bodied, 'hot' cracked black pepper spiced palate with faint notes of burnt sugar/molasses, faint toffee, cinnamon, mace and balsawood.

Aftertaste:

Long, dry, cracked black pepper spiced finish.

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Product Information

Closure: Non-refillable screw caps

More about Don Q Cristal Rum

Produced by: Destileria Serralles Inc.
UK distribution by: Spirit Cartel