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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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MDrumrunner ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 42 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

This was my intro to rum and liked it from the start. I really like it mixed with Pepsi and will go to it for other mixed drinks as well.

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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