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Don Q Coco (SRP $12.99) The natural coconut notes are laced with a fine thread of pow- dered cocoa on the nose, which leads to a graceful textural glide on the palate. The Don Q rum is not masked, but gilded by coconut and mocha. —Meridith May Don Q 151° Rum (SRP $25.99) Caramel and cocoa waft from the glass, a faded burnt orange peel in the background. Hints of rancio, cedar closet and orange liqueur come forward. Despite the high proof, this is the elegant Don Q we know and admire. —M. M. Don Q Gran Añejo Rum (SRP $59.99) Warm cinnamon and mandarin notes lead from dry to sweet, while clove, cherry, coffee, vanilla and roasted hazelnuts coat the palate; so rich and vigorous: two ice cubes and you're sailing. —M. M. Don Q Añejo (SRP $19.99) Cinnamon toast, new leather and warm apple pie are instantly conjured—a perfume of sweetness and savory. This lovely 80-proof Puerto Rican rum shows well-integrated cedar and white pepper notes. The gentleness of the spirit's warmth of tobacco and melted brown sugar create a startlingly good finish. —M. M. For a review of the new Don Q 2005 Single Barrel, see Publisher's Picks on page 91. Eric Binder and Luke Lampert of Heights Tavern in New York City with their Zombie Killer cocktail. PHOTO: TIMOTHY MURRAY Zombie Killer 1½ oz. Don Q Añejo Rum ½ oz. Don Q 151 Rum ½ oz. fresh lime juice ½ oz. white peach purée ½ oz. Coco Lopez Dash cinnamon and nutmeg PHOTOS COURTESY OF DON Q june 2016 / the tasting panel / 1 19