Tasting Notes: Don Q Coconut Rum Review
In 1865, Don Juan Serrallés produced his very first cask of aged rum using a copper still he imported from France and some American oak barrels. The high standard created by Don Juan Serrallés have been used to create the Don Q Puerto Rican rum brand. The Don Q Coco puerto rican rum rings in at 30% ABV, not a weak little spirit!
Nose: Muted flavors, almost no coconut smell on the bouquet.
Taste: Smooth mouthfeel, super candy sweet coconut juice with a light burn but very authentic flavored taste.
Cost: While we initially rated the cost at $17, it turns out you can buy this at a more competitive rate and, once it arrives in NH it will be more competitive with the brands in our area, coming in around $12.50. Cost rating will be adjusted to fit price updates from Don Q directly.
Combined Rating:
- Smell: 1.5 / 5.0
- Taste: 3.5 / 5.0
- Cost: (adjusted rating) 5.0/ 5.0
- End Score: 3.3 / 5.0
Summary: While we originally gave it a low value for its USD $17 cost, that cost is a NY based price structure and all costs are higher in NY for all Don Q Coco’s opponents. Given a price estimate of $12.50 for the New Hampshire market, we’re going to have to say that the price really kicks this spirit into high gear. Sure, the smell wasn’t nearly as refined as some of the competitors but the value is good.
