Don Q Anejo?

10-20-2009, 07:35 AM

Local shop got some in recently, and has it at $60/bottle. Haven't tried it nor seen it anywhere around here before. Anyone have any experience with it? Anything it compares to?

Thanks!

mosesbotbol · 10-20-2009, 07:39 AM

Puerto Rican rum. Nothing special. That sounds very expensive. Someone got me a bottle on vacation. It's pretty good, but I can't see spending more than $25 on that bottle. Rum is the best value on distilled spirits and $60 should get you an epic rum of like 20+ years old...

RightAJ · 10-20-2009, 06:28 PM

Had the regular and thought it was really good as far as clear rum...

10-22-2009, 07:38 AM

So, it seems that I'll pass on it. The store owner is always looking for good rums for me. He knows I like Zaya (Guat) and Zacapa, so he tries to get some different stuff in every once in a while.

mosesbotbol · 10-24-2009, 10:00 PM

If you want to spend, the Appleton 20 year is pretty special.

Ken · 11-06-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

If you want to spend, the Appleton 20 year is pretty special.

I didn't care much for the regular Appleton, are their higher ends improved?

mosesbotbol · 11-06-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken

I didn't care much for the regular Appleton, are their higher ends improved?

No idea. The 20 is only one I tried.

Mark C · 10-25-2009, 06:51 AM

My Dad got a bottle of that from a Puerto Rican friend. It ain't bad, but overpriced at $60. I do like Puerto Rican rums, Ron del Barillito is one of my all-time favorites, but hard to find this far north. Though if you like Zaya and Zacapa, the Puerto Rican style may not be for you. Look for Centenario, Diplomatico, and Ron Pampero Aniversario.

mosesbotbol · 10-25-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

the Puerto Rican style may not be for you.

I don't feel the PR is any kind of Rum mecca. DR, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica have PR beat.

Mark C · 10-25-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I don't feel the PR is any kind of Rum mecca. DR, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica have PR beat.

In my opinion there really isn't a single rum 'mecca'. Every country has a different style. Since many have different distilleries, there's almost always something to be had from each, but there'll be bottles from each that aren't anything to write home about also.

Mark C · 10-25-2009, 06:55 AM

For $60, look for Gosling's Old Rum Family Reserve.

Pilon · 11-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Had the Don Q Anejo and Ron Del Barillito, prefer Barillito hands down.

10-20-2009, 07:35 AM	#1
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Don Q Anejo? Local shop got some in recently, and has it at $60/bottle. Haven't tried it nor seen it anywhere around here before. Anyone have any experience with it? Anything it compares to? Thanks!

10-20-2009, 07:39 AM	#2
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10-22-2009, 07:38 AM	#4
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don Q Anejo? So, it seems that I'll pass on it. The store owner is always looking for good rums for me. He knows I like Zaya (Guat) and Zacapa, so he tries to get some different stuff in every once in a while.

10-24-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Don Q Anejo? If you want to spend, the Appleton 20 year is pretty special. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-25-2009, 06:51 AM	#8
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Don Q Anejo? My Dad got a bottle of that from a Puerto Rican friend. It ain't bad, but overpriced at $60. I do like Puerto Rican rums, Ron del Barillito is one of my all-time favorites, but hard to find this far north. Though if you like Zaya and Zacapa, the Puerto Rican style may not be for you. Look for Centenario, Diplomatico, and Ron Pampero Aniversario.

10-25-2009, 06:55 AM	#11
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Don Q Anejo? For $60, look for Gosling's Old Rum Family Reserve.

11-06-2009, 12:13 PM	#12
Pilon Feelin' the Love Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Tiverton, RI Posts: 888 Trading: (49)	Re: Don Q Anejo? Had the Don Q Anejo and Ron Del Barillito, prefer Barillito hands down.