Don Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO Rum
Don Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO Rum is a 750mL Puerto Rican rum bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), blending rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak with solera rums aged up to 50 years, and no added sugars. Made by Destileria Serralles in Ponce, it relaunched in 2020 under this name — the same blend long sold as Gran Anejo. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: Core rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak, plus solera rums aged up to 50 years
- Base: Molasses
- Sweetening: No added sugars
- Origin: Ponce, Puerto Rico (Destileria Serralles, est. 1865)
A Reserve Blend from Ponce, Since 1865
The Serralles family has distilled in Ponce since 1865 — now in its sixth generation — and Don Q is the island's best-selling rum. This flagship blend was sold for more than 25 years as Gran Anejo before the 2020 relaunch gave it the Gran Reserva Anejo XO name to match the reserve rums inside; Serralles reports the blend has earned more than 60 medals and accolades since its original launch. Explore the house on the Don Q vendor page, or browse our rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's sell sheet and launch copy: bright, intense amber; tropical fruit and spice, baked apple, citrus, and roasted nuts on the aroma, with vanilla and dark caramel from long barrel contact; a deep, complex palate of molasses, cigar tobacco, and dark caramel, smooth and lush with vanilla, cinnamon, and honey; a warm, long finish.
How to Enjoy
Drink it neat or on the rocks, as the house recommends — the long-aged components need nothing added. More Puerto Rican rums are in our rum collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same rum as Don Q Gran Anejo?
Yes — Gran Reserva Anejo XO is the 2020 rebrand of Gran Anejo, with the same blend in a new bottle under a new name.
How old is the rum in the XO?
The core is rums aged 9 to 12 years in American white oak, lifted by a smaller component of solera rums aged up to 50 years.
Does Don Q XO have added sugar?
No — the brand states no added sugars; its sweetness comes from molasses and long barrel ageing.
Nine-to-twelve-year rums, a whisper of 50-year solera — order Don Q Gran Reserva Anejo XO online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
