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Don Q Cristal
Made to disappear into a daiquiri or Cuba Libre, not to sip. It's a clean, light white rum: faint vanilla, green apple and lemon peel over a sharp alcohol nose that a few tasters flatly called "rum-flavored vodka." Neat it's forgettable, but several members rate it a step above Bacardi Superior for the money and reach for it in cocktails.
The community says- Clean daiquiri base
- Near-vodka neutral
- Sharp boozy nose
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How does Don Q Cristal taste?
Aggregated from 22 community reviews.
Light, near-neutral white mixing rum Most treat it as a workhorse mixer — light, clean and near-neutral, better than Bacardi for daiquiris and Cuba Libres. Neat it's flat and boozy on the nose.
People who want a cheap, clean daiquiri and Cuba Libre base
Anyone wanting a rum to sip neat with real character
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How is Don Q Cristal rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 6.1 sits in the “Pleasant” band. 13% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 22% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
50% rate it between 6 and 8. 8 selected write-ups from 22 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by lukasdrinkinghabits
What to write about a rum whose marketing text that writes here: "a touch more smoothness. So smooth, in fact, that you can substitute Cristal in a vodka drink, and most won't be able to tell the difference. "It's a rum from a time when rum was supposed to taste like vodka. It does that perfectly. It's almost invisible, yet it has a noticeable rum aroma. In a mojito with a drop of bitters, it cuts a fine figure - even if I prefer the Reserva.Still, how do you rate a rum (almost) without characteristics? At the self-set standard, he does well.
Review by Christian Rudt
Lukasdrinkinghabits has already written the perfect review of this rum. You can certainly use it for cocktails, even if there are plenty of serious alternatives. The DonQ7 is hardly any more expensive. You can drink it neat, but it's boring.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Pure quite nice. At the price you can not complain. In any case, X times better than Bacardi / Havana Club and other "cheap" white mix rums! For Daiquiri and Cuba libre if's little cost but still taste the masses goes all times absolutely clear.
Review by Rum Runner Labs - Will
Essentially rum-flavored vodka. A bit harsh on the nose with faint apple and ginger elements. On the palate soke lemon peel joins the party. Very light, short finish. Nothing offensive (except for the alcoholic sharpness on the nose) and about what you’d expect for a young Puerto Rican.
Review by Bastei
Ideal for daiquiris
Review by Mark Leggett
Aromas of vanilla, caramel and molasses. Flavors of vanilla, caramel, some wood and fruit with a hint of an earthiness. Ready to try this out in a Cuba Libre or daiquiri. Probably not a sipper per say but way more approachable to sip than Bacardi Superior.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
An extremely light nose. Alcohol bite with the smallest about of lemon and green apple. Sharp. The palate has more to it than the nose but still not much to discuss. Vanilla, lemon and a sprinkle of nutmeg. A short finish. Molasses and the nutmeg from the palate. But gone in a flash. In my opinion, it's better than Bacardi Carta Blanc. But not much more can be said.
Review by Solidfunk
Vanilla, some grass. Lots of rocket fuel. Clear white, water colour. Some boozy florals. Mixing rum for sure.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →This white rum doesn't do anything wrong but at the same time it doesn't much right either. I've had much worse tasting white rum but I've had few that are quite as neutral in terms of taste. Some of the rum in this blend is 5 years old so its...
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Details about Don Q Cristal
A Column Still Rum from Puerto Rico, distilled by Destilería Serrallés, at 40%.
Community purchases
71 bottles logged by 67 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
22% opened, 3 emptied and repurchased.
What does Don Q Cristal cost?
Community paid 11–18 €.
Current best price: 20.50 € – above the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
71 purchased · 22 tasted · 12 wishlist · as of
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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