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Don Q Puerto Rican Rum Gold Label (1980s)
Orange peel, caramel and young wood, with a little chocolate and tobacco underneath — that's the shape of this 1980s Don Q Gold. Most tasters found it mild but thin and watery, with the alcohol reading rough even at 40%. Several noted it's a step up from the older 1970s bottlings, but no one calls it exciting. A historical curiosity more than a great pour.
The community says- Orange peel note
- Thin, watery body
- Rough alcohol
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How does Don Q Puerto Rican Rum Gold Label (1980s) taste?
Aggregated from 19 community reviews.
Thin, mild orange-and-caramel column rum Members find it straightforward and a bit thin, with orange peel, caramel and wood but poorly integrated alcohol. Rated better than its 1970s siblings, yet fairly forgettable.
Collectors curious about vintage Puerto Rican Don Q
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How is Don Q Puerto Rican Rum Gold Label (1980s) rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 5.6 sits in the “Average” band. 0% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 21% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
32% rate it between 6 and 8. 12 selected write-ups from 19 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Skyfly
The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting Nr. 9 - junges Holz, Süße/ Karamell und Vanille sehr dominant, aber besser als seine älteren Abfüllungen. Kommt immer noch etwas wässrig rüber. Alkohol trotz der nur 40% etwas dominant
Review by cigares
Dégustation des rhums de Puerto Rico d’Artur. Pomme et mirabelle au nez, bois léger. En bouche aussi on sent une grande amélioration par rapport à son petit frère de 1976 avec l’apparition de notes d’agrumes (zeste d’orange), des fruits plus marqués et un alcool bien mieux intégré. La finale intègre des fruits et une amertume boisée.
Review by Leo Krüper
Eine schöne Nase und ein rundes Profil. Leider wieder schlecht integrierter Alkohol.
Review by LukaŽiga
5,8:On the nose, we first notice a leather, a wood is spicy, there is a vanilla, from fruits, orange peel and an apple are present. 6,2:On the palate, the attack is quite pleasant with roasted wood notes like caramel, chocolate, smoky and spicy as a molasses brings some tobacco.The fruits are dried, orange peel and apple repeated from the nose. 5,6:The finish is medium long, thin with same fruits, wood spices, caramel and a bit metallic...
Review by Filip Šikula
Historickýwy večer s originálními dobovými vzorky rumů z 60- tých a 70- tých let Pavla Špačka 17.2.2025. Přepravka vzorků dorazila od sběratele z Francie nás může jen překvapit. Je nás na to pět, tak uvidímec.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Krasse Entwicklung hier zum Vorgänger aus 1974. Orangenschale, leicht rauchig, vanillig und insgesamt deutlich dunkler vom aroma her. Gefällt mir einen kleinen Tick besser und ist insgesamt meiner Meinung nach spannender!
Review by Johannes
The liquid History of Puerto Rico - vielen Dank an Artur für die Teilung! Leicht muffig, viel Neutralalkohol.
Review by Mirco
Rum No. 9 Eine Spur besser als No.8 Vielen Dank Artur für diese Mega-Split Reise durch Rums aus Puerto Rico. Danke auch für die Arbeit die du für uns immer wieder auf dich nimmst und alte Flaschen für uns möglich machst! 😊
Review by w00tAN
23.02.25 The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting Danke an Artur für die tolle Gelegenheit und Mühe. Nase auf jeden Fall Vanille aber auch Karamel und Milchschokolade. Im Mund eher dünn aber mild. Honig und etwas Würze erkennbar.
Review by zabo
06.12.2024 The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting Erstmal vielen Dank an Artur für die extreme Mühe und dass du teilweise so alte Rums überhaupt teilst. Die Rums selber waren jetzt bis auf ein paar wenige Ausnahmen nicht wirklich der Knaller, ABER mir hat es trotzdem sehr gut gefallen, da man solche Rums überhaupt nicht mehr ins Glas bekommt als Normalsterblicher und dieses ganze Hintergrundwissen das Artur geteilt hat finde ich wahnsinnig interessant. Da ziehe ich wirklich den Hut davor. Dicker Respekt!
Review by Alex1981
Arturs Puerto Rico Tasting, danke für die tolle Übersicht und Historie :-) Eine Reihe von DonQs im Wandel über die Jahrzehnte, angefangen aus den 50ern im Vergleich zum aktuellen Release. Überraschenderweise ist der neuste auch der Beste, deutlich fruchtiger und intensiver zu einem guten Kurs. Spannend!
Review by Franzi
Minimal weniger sprittig als 19068 sonst sehr nahe beieinander
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Details about Don Q Puerto Rican Rum Gold Label (1980s)
A Column Still Rum from Puerto Rico, distilled by Destilería Serrallés, at 40%.
About the Destilería Serrallés distillery
The Destilería Serrallés distillery is located in Puerto Rico. Rums from Destilería Serrallés have been reviewed 616 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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