Objective Notes
Smooth (on the RnD scale of Harsh-Smooth-Very Smooth-Extremely Smooth)

DonQ Grand Añejo light amber color seems true to its age from extended time in French oak barrels, as are the simple aromas of oak and light brown sugar. It has a simple and classic rum flavor that starts with a slight bit of heat, but not too much, and gives way to a nice balance of dryness and sweetness. You sense flavors of brown sugar and molasses but just a hint. It finishes fairly dry but it lingers for a short time I the back of your mouth and throat. Again, not too complex but it’s a really great example of fine Puerto Rican Rum from a distillery with lots of history of fine rum making.

Anecdotal Notes
Made for the celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the discovering of Puerto Rico by Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 and its long dedication to rum making, the Serralles family produced this fine rum from the stock of their best aged inventories. It is presented in a very fine square glass decanter with a cork and glass topper. It almost looks like crystal and has the weight to match. The label is simple and elegant as is the clear plastic box in which it comes in with a map of the Greater and Lesser Antilles.

RnD found this bottle of rum on our most recent trip through the San Juan Airport. We are always searching for something new to bring back on our return flights as we can still (legally) carry on rum after going through the screening process. This bottle really stood out of the crowd and said buy me.

Taster’s Opinion
DonQ Grand Añejo is meant for sipping neat or on the rocks. It would also make a nice mixed drink where more than half the contents are rum. It isn't too complex or too sweet or dry. A nice balance with a classic and simple aged rum flavor. It presents itself very well in its nice bottle but it's a little expensive as compared to its competition of similar quality Puerto Rican rums.

Taster's Rating (10 is best):  Roger - 8 Flasks

Most recently reviewed by: Roger in March, 2007 at RnD's North tasting room in USA.

*750ml unless otherwise stated.