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Don Q Cristal rum

Don Q Cristal

Puerto Rico | Light | 40% ABV

6.1/10
104 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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SerenityFF ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 50 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

It is light on the nose with a little astringency. It is very neutral to taste, little alcohol bite, little flavor, and smooth. Great for a daiquiri.

qbantek ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 16 ratings
Posted 9 months ago

This is one of my goto choices for mojitos, daiquiris and other Cuban cocktails.

constructionlawva (PREMIUM) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 11 ratings
Posted 2 months ago

Makes a great mix for a mojito or daquiri. Beats Bacardi

Mark Swenson ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง | 35 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

Punches above its weightclass. Smother than Bacardi or Captain Morgan at a similar (or even lower) price point, this rum should be bought in bulk if for no other reason than to have a tasty moxer that adds a l8ttle flavor to a cocktail without over powering it.

Captain_Tyson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 100 ratings
Posted almost 2 years ago

They make a decently consistent product. Good for mixing, not the best, but still good. Minimal burn. Pretty smooth for what youโ€™d expect actually!

Cory Wid ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 97 ratings
Posted over 5 years ago

Its $10 a bottle, and though an industrial column-still rum, isn't bad at all. Very light, slight floral whiffs that suggest flowers and detergent. Everything moves very hurriedly across the palate, leaving only nuances of flavor and a mild burn, which I actually enjoy.

This is a mixing rum for people that don't like the taste of alcohol. It is a good introductory for people to start building an appreciation for rum, albeit through weak mixed drinks like the mojito. Its crazy thinking back to when I was younger, when anything with a high alcohol content tasted simply like nail-polish remover. Significant training (and desire) needs to be present for someone to develop a palate for appreciating good rums, and I consider a rum like this to be a good gateway to that.

piratejabez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 322 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

And can be sipped neat. It has a very light nose, with slight alcohol. Fairly sweet palate. Not bad at all. 6+

Jaybird ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 48 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

Sampled in a snifter neat and in tiki cocktails. Aroma is extremely light but crisp, clean and smooth. No medicinal or hot notes. Hints of grassy sugar cane. A touch of perceived sweetness. Again it's very light.
The flavor is lightly sweet and warming. Hints of grass, sugar cane. Not a whole lot here to comment on. Nothing offensive or off here, just very, very light and neutral. Alcohol is warm but not at all hot. Smooth on the palate. Very light slightly drying and bitter finish. Overall this makes a fine mixer for light cocktails, especially for someone not wanting a stronger rum influence. I'd personally go for Flor de Cana 4 year or Plantation 3-Star as they have much more character and add more to the drink but I have nothing negative to say here. Similarly priced and much much better than Bacardi Superior.

Regan ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 83 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Picked up a bottle after reading a few reviews at $29 for the bottle reasonable price for a white rum .i needed a good white rum to mix a few island drinks with this one fit the bill for sure no harshness love the nose of it

Juanlaginia ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 100 ratings
Posted 4 years ago

Very light flavor good for mojitos or other citrus base cocktails.




Brand Details

Type: Light
Company: Don Q
Country: Puerto Rico
Name: Cristal
ABV: 40%
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led: No

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