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March 23, 2015

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Review: Don Q Cristal Rum

by Jeff Ellingson

Don Q Cristal - CopyDon Q Cristal rum was introduced in 1978.  While Bacardi is the worlds best selling rum, DonQ is the best selling rum in Puerto Rico, where both are produced.  Don Q began distilling rum in 1865, but after a decades long absence in the US, they re-launched the brand for US distribution in 2006.  It is made with the finest molasses, fresh volcanic mountain water from the Rio Inabon, and a unique strain of yeast kept active and in use for over 75 years.  After fermentation the rum is distilled five times before being aged 1 1/2 to 5 years in American White Oak Barrels.  After blending, it is charcoal filtered before bottling on site at 80 proof.The aroma is vanilla and banana with a sugar cane alcohol backing.  The flavor is banana, vanilla, and coconut cream.  I pick up a hint of caramel at the midpoint, before fading with some heat and a dry citrus finish.  While I don’t pick up any rum burn as I swallow, there is some heat with and sting on the finish.

 

Mai Tai                                                                                              Mai Tai 2

2 Oz. Don Q Cristal Rum                                                                1 1/2 Oz. Don Q Cristal Rum

1 Oz. Don Q Limon Rum                                                                1 Oz. Don Q Anejo Rum

1 Tsp. Grenadine                                                                             1 Oz. Lime Juice

1 Oz. Lime Juice                                                                              1/2 Oz. Simple Syrup

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Shake with Ice and Serve on the Rocks                                        1/2 Oz. Triple Sec

Top with a Splash of Almond Liqueur                                         Shake with Ice and Garnish with a Cherry

Garnish with a Slice of Orange and a Cherry                             Top with a 1/2 Oz. of Don Q 151 Rum

Made in Puerto Rico

40% Alcohol

Grade 91  Award Silver Medal

2 Comments Post a comment
  1. Boozehound
    Jul 17 2015

    Good value rum, but that recipe for a Mai Tai? It’s not even close to being a Mai Tai.

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  2. Jul 18 2015

    Over the years I have had several Mai Tai’s and no two taste the same. I do agree the Don Q recipe is a little different than any I have tried. When posting reviews I usually select one of the drink recipes posted on the company’s web site. After receiving your comment I pulled up the Don Q site and I see they have changed their recipe a little so I updated my post to include that recipe. It is closer to what I have had in the past. While the original Mai Tai was made without pineapple juice, it seems most Mai Tai’s I’ve had recently now include it. Do you have a favorite Mai Tai recipe you can share?

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