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Don Q Gold
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Reach for this if you want a light, no-fuss mixer rather than something to study. It's a mild Puerto Rican column-still gold, five years old at 40%: vanilla, a little citrus and yellow fruit, some soft oak. Most tasters call it fruity but thin, and a touch alcoholic on the finish. Pleasant in a daiquiri, forgettable neat.
The community says- Vanilla and citrus
- Keep in mind: Thin body
- Keep in mind: Slightly hot finish
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How does Don Q Gold taste?
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Light, fruity gold rum best for mixing Most find it fruity but flat — vanilla, plum and citrus over light wood, with a slightly hot finish. Good everyday mixing value; not a rum you'll remember neat.
People who want a light, cheap-and-cheerful mixing rum
Anyone after bold, full-bodied sipping rum
Style & occasion: Cocktails & mixing
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Review by LukaŽiga
6,2:On the nose, the first impression we get is fruity with tropical, yellow fruits, an apple and citrus. We have some wood notes as caramel, spicy vanilla and sweet honey. 6,4:On the palate, the attack is pleasant and dry with wood notes like vanilla, some like mirabelle plum, citrus and it comes out a bit sweet. 6,5:The finish is medium long with woody notes, a bit tannic and fruits as citrus and plum.
Review by Leo Krüper
A bit spicier, otherwise everything as usual.
Review by zabo
06.12.2024 The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting First of all, many thanks to Artur for the extreme effort and for sharing such old rums at all. Apart from a few exceptions, the rums themselves weren't really that great, BUT I still really enjoyed it, as you don't get to taste rums like this any more as a normal mortal and I find all the background knowledge that Artur shared incredibly interesting. I really take my hat off to him. Big respect!
Review by cigares
Tasting of Artur's Puerto Rico rums. Little aroma on the nose, yellow fruit, wood and vanilla. The palate is aromatic and fruity, with plums and mirabelle plums. Sweetness follows, with vanilla and well-integrated wood. The finish is short, with wood and plum remaining. The best Don Q of the series, even if the nose is too discreet.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Compared to the Don Q Golds from 50 years earlier, much fruitier and more intense. Here the finish is also a bit longer, interesting how not only the look but also the aroma, i.e. the content, has changed significantly over 5 decades!
Review by Johannes
The liquid history of Puerto Rico - many thanks to Artur for sharing! A bit of vanilla, fruit, but overall flat.
Review by Mirco
Rum No. 12 A bit more fruit than before. Still thin. Many thanks Artur for this mega-split journey through rums from Puerto Rico. Thanks also for the work you always take on for us and make old bottles possible for us! 😊
Review by Franzi
Ok. Flat, unspectacular, alcoholic, but at least a hint of fruit. Certainly okay for mixing at this price.
Review by DomM
Puerto Rico Set Nr. 12: On the nose this DonQ comes with similar notes versus the older expressions but adds more complexity. There are some roasted nuts and a hint of tropical fruits mingling with vanilla and caramel. Pretty good. The palate is more wood forwards. Baking spices and some dried fruits (Apples?) add complexity here. Cheers to Artur for curating this set!
Review by Alex1981
Arturs Puerto Rico Tasting, thanks for the great overview and history :-) A series of DonQs changing over the decades, starting from the 50s compared to the current release. Surprisingly, the newest is also the best, clearly fruitier and more intense at a good price. Exciting!
Review by w00tAN
23.02.25 The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting Thanks to Artur for the great opportunity and effort. Slightly fruity on the nose, some vanilla. Mild in the mouth, some spice, slightly sour/citrus? Medium-length finish.
Review by Skyfly
The liquid History of Puerto Rico Tasting No. 12 - more alcoholic on the nose than its predecessor, better on the palate with more vanilla and light wood aromas. Price-performance ratio is really good for the price. Can go into mulled wine.
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Expert reviews
2 critics scored it, averaging 6.1/10. Reviews from RumX's blog partners, independent experts who have tasted, evaluated, and described this rum.
Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review ›I feel that their higher end rums is where I need to head to truly see how good Don Q can be. I had heard good things from some very respected people in the industry about Don Q rum and I certainly haven't been disappointed with this "entry level" effort.
Expert review by The Dunder Hut
The latest iteration of Don Q Gold, Better than before, but still, this is standard profile that you not miss after it disappeard quick. Little to alcoholic in the End. Daquiri: fresh and vibrant, on the border of being too bitter 3/5
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9 bottles logged by 7 collectors.
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44% opened, 3 emptied.
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Details about Don Q Gold
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 646 times with an average of 7.0/10.
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