Añejo rum is premium, aged rum (the word añejo is Spanish for "aged"). Añejo rum can be aged for longer than ten years to achieve its smooth, full flavor.

Don Q is distilled from sugar cane. The combination of the type of yeasts employed for fermentation, distillation method, aging conditions, and blending determines the characteristic flavor of rum. Made with molasses, water, mash, and yeast, Don Q is distilled in a continuous still.

Puerto Rico Don Q, a multigenerational family rum brand, prides itself on its Puerto Rican roots. The label, produced by Destilería Serrallés since 1865, claims such local titles as the oldest operating distillery in Puerto Rico, as well as the island's best-selling rum.

Don Juan Serrallés 1865. Don Juan Serrallés produces his first casks of rum using a copper pot still imported from France. Also during this year, he makes his first sale - the Serrallés rum making tradition begins.

Our añejo release is the product of almost three years of fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Made from Louisiana blackstrap molasses and turbinado sugar, fermented in our open-top fermenters, and aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and French white wine casks.

It is called Añejo (old) because it comes from brandies which have been preserved in oak and cherry containers for at least a year. This drink traces its origins to Cuba, where it was a Spanish drink.

If you're looking for a cheap and pleasant mixer, Don Q Cristal is a solid choice. But if you're looking for a light rum with character, it may disappoint.

Due to its high alcohol content (75.5%), Don Q 151° Rum is one of the few over-proof rums with such a short maturation period.

Destilería Serrallés Destilería Serrallés is a rum producer located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and best known for its Don Q rum brand. The company is Puerto Rico's oldest family-owned company and has revenues of over 100 million dollars.

Tequila añejo is aged 1 to 4 years in oak barrels (añejo means “old” or “vintage” in Spanish). It tastes richer, with notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Añejo shines when drunk straight and on the rocks, so you can taste the nuances of its character. Tequila aged over 3 years may be labeled “Extra añejo.”

Bacardi, while also offering lower-priced options, is often seen as a more premium brand. Both rums have received recognition and awards for their quality and flavor. Ultimately, the choice between Don Q Rum and Bacardi comes down to personal preference and the rum experience you seek.

The Bottom Line. If you're looking for a cheap and pleasant mixer, Don Q Cristal is a solid choice. But if you're looking for a light rum with character, it may disappoint.

Nearly neutral, light, not a strong alcohol in nosing or tasting. This is not bad straight but it goes down like water, a very light rum in both viscosity and rum flavor, but still distinctly a rum.

Añejo tequila Añejo tequila is made from agave, a desert plant that grows in Mexico. Añejo liquor is made in six steps: harvesting the plant, cooking, fermenting, distilling, aging and bottling. There are strict guidelines for each step to ensure that the tequila tastes smooth and delicious.

Don Q is the most popular rum in Puerto Rico. Using rum aged 1 to 1 1/2 years , natural essential flavor and extraction of real coconut, it's not just good for a flavored rum, it's a great rum, period. It's also useful wherever there are Bahama Mamas, Rum Runners, and some quality hammock time.

Nearly neutral, light, not a strong alcohol in nosing or tasting. This is not bad straight but it goes down like water, a very light rum in both viscosity and rum flavor, but still distinctly a rum.