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Don Q Cristal rum

Don Q Cristal

Puerto Rico | Light | 40% ABV

6.1/10
105 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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105 Don Q Cristal Ratings

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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.

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.

KristofB ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช | 32 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Let us be honest, for its price this is a great white rum, that is just perfect for making your rum-colas and mojitos. But if you like your Rum to be special, this is not the one for you, its the perfect rum in a way it is not too much of anything, Not in taste, not in price, a perfect basic white rum.

Bob ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 74 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Better than Bacardi superior. Noticeably smoother and easier to drink. Pretty solid young rum.

Randy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 5 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

This is absolutely my go-to light rum. The aroma is one of a light rum, pure and simple. The alcohol burn is quite gentle, and I even enjoy sipping it from time to time. This stuff is cheap too; a fifth of Don Q Cristal where I live in Colorado costs about $9!

Pauf ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 10 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

I love this rum for cocktails. You can drink it with just ice and water or jazz it up in a mojito. A friend of mine from Puerto Rico swears by his hang over free mornings after a Don Q evening, I must admit the damage was minimal compared to other selections.

nomad ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 137 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Nondescript rum that's the best thing on the bottom shelf.

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Matt Thomas ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 11 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

It's what the locals drink in PR. Or on a boat. GAI. (Get after it)

Brion ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 26 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

was told while visiting Puerto Rico to visit the Bacardi factory, but drink Don Q. They were right! Favorite crystal run for making mojitos.

Mike ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 9 years ago

Years ago my Puerto Rican in-laws introduced my to this Caribbean Gem. I can't even drink Bacardi or any other white rum anymore. Mix it with passion fruit juice for an incredible cocktail.

Eanousa ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 53 ratings
Posted 9 years ago

I prefer this over the standard Bacardi white rum when mixed with Coke. It has a nice smooth neutral taste with a finish that I did not expect for the price.




Brand Details

Name: Cristal
ABV: 40%
Type: Don Q
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No

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