Scotland Stephenson's Spirits Reviews

Don Q Gold Premium Puerto Rican Rum

Review Date: October 9, 2009
Category Info: Rum :: Gold
Distilled From: Molasses
Retail Price: $ (under $20)
Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle
Brewer / Distiller: Destileria Serralles, Inc.
Age: 3-5 years
Casking: Refill Sherry
Strength: 40%
Origin: Puerto Rico - Ponce

Tasting Notes:

Aged in refill sherry barrels for 3-5 years.
Golden colored.
Light smoke and sherry on the nose along with a bit of spicy oak and alcohol.
On the palate this has a mellow spice and rich flavors of vanilla and caramel/molasses.
Rich and sweet rum with a slight smoky character and a clean flavor.
Well made.