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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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Jaybird πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 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.

Louie πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 77 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

It's a great rum for certain mixes just goes down nice

piratejabez πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 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+

James πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 22 ratings
Posted almost 7 years ago

Took this in a glass ringed with salt and a lime, I think they thought it was a tequila. Didn't drink it with a lime and the salt didn't add anything to the experience. Drink wasn't anything special and had a harsh ending. Would buy again if found in a bar but wouldn't be my go to sipping solution.

Regan πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 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

Gustavo Soto πŸ‡΅πŸ‡· | 14 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Neutral in flavor, so it won't stand out on your drink. Yes, a little alcohol burn. Well balanced (quality, consistency, price, etc.), light but don't be to confident, still 40% alcohol per volume and with all sugar content of some drinks, you could end with a nasty headache. All in all, best option for mixing.

Matthew Brown πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 27 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Has been my well rum for a long, long time. Excellent call spirit for any number of "and" cocktails, hemmingways, and a very light mojito.

Column distilling doesn't murder the cane juice. Still get a little bit of burnt sugars through the heavy sugar cocktails.

Alejandro πŸ‡΅πŸ‡· | 1 rating
Posted 7 years ago

Best rum in the Caribbean. It's taste mixes well with everything, especially for a "Cuba Libre". It's ten times better than your regular Bacardi. From Don Q Crystal to all it's flavors it is excellently made. I've been a rum drinker all my life and DonQ is by far my number 1 choice. Those who do not like it, don't know how to appreciate a good rum.

David Meyers πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 14 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Very very popular in Puerto Rico where I tried it. It was not for me. Not a fan

Ken πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 71 ratings
Posted over 7 years ago

Will satisfy in a pinch and best on the rocks. Clean flavor for those who want non-flavored rum taste.

Hauleyboy πŸ‡΅πŸ‡· | 26 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

Clean, light, with a sweet finish. Great for mixing.




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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