Cruzan Black Strap Rum

750ml & 80 Proof

What is Cruzan Black Strap Rum?

Cruzan Black Strap Rum's intense molasses flavor and inky color make it a favorite among bartenders for adding depth to tropical cocktails, but surprisingly, there's no official "blackstrap rum" category in the industry—it's a style born from creative marketing rather than a specific production method.

Why do we love Cruzan Black Strap Rum?

Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Cruzan Black Strap Rum for its unique addition of black strap molasses to aged dark rum, resulting in a rich, full-bodied spirit with distinct licorice and molasses notes that add depth to tropical drinks like Mai Tais and Jungle Birds.

How do you drink Cruzan Black Strap Rum?

Cruzan Black Strap Rum shines in tropical and tiki-style cocktails, adding depth and complexity, but can also be savored neat or on the rocks for those who appreciate its bold molasses flavor; it's particularly refreshing on warm summer evenings and pairs wonderfully with spicy Caribbean cuisine or rich desserts.

$23.99

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Cruzan Black Strap Rum

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Cruzan Black Strap Rum

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Tasting Notes

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Nose: Rich molasses dominates, accompanied by notes of gingerbread, licorice, and a hint of coffee. There's a subtle undertone of vanilla and dark caramel, reminiscent of freshly baked brownies.

Palate: Thick and syrupy with an intense molasses flavor upfront. Dark chocolate and black coffee notes emerge, balanced by hints of anise and fennel. A touch of oak and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add complexity. The sweetness is restrained, allowing the robust flavors to shine.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of molasses and dark brown sugar. A slight bitterness reminiscent of espresso remains, along with a subtle smokiness. The finish tapers off with hints of licorice and a touch of salted caramel.

Cruzan Black Strap Rum is crafted by blending Cruzan's signature aged dark rum with black strap molasses, a thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining that lends the spirit its distinctive color and robust flavor profile reminiscent of classic navy rums from the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Despite its name, Cruzan Black Strap Rum isn't actually made from blackstrap molasses. Instead, it's a blend of aged dark rums with added molasses flavoring, creating its signature intense taste without using true blackstrap molasses in production.

The Nelthroop family, who owns Cruzan Distillery, has been making rum on St. Croix since 1760 - that's over 260 years of rum-making expertise! Their family motto "The rum that's aged naturally, never artificially" speaks to their commitment to traditional methods.

Cruzan Black Strap Rum played a pivotal role in reviving the classic Tiki cocktail "Jungle Bird." When bartender Giuseppe González substituted it for Jamaican rum in 2010, it sparked a renewed interest in both the cocktail and this unique rum style among mixologists worldwide.

Main Ingredient: Blackstrap molasses
Country of Origin: U.S. Virgin Islands