Virgin Islands
Discover Virgin Islands rum heritage, terroir, and top distilleries for premium sips
Sail into the Caribbean’s maritime heartland with Virgin Islands rum. Shaped by steady trade winds, warm sunshine, and coastal humidity, these rums span crisp column‑still light styles to characterful pot‑still bottlings and dessert‑leaning blends. Expect notes of vanilla, caramel, orange peel, tropical fruit, and warming spice—often polished by ex‑bourbon cask aging. It’s an inviting gateway for newcomers and a nuanced hunt for seasoned enthusiasts seeking distinct rum from Virgin Islands traditions.
On RumX—the world’s largest rum platform—our community has logged 3,209 reviews, landing a solid 7.5/10 median. Drinkers praise Cruzan’s clean, mixable profile, Callwood’s rustic charm, and the bold, often sweetly spiced A.H. Riise releases. Results? A diverse scene that rewards exploration, from cocktails to slow‑sipping premium rum.
Popular rums from Virgin Islands
Top rated Virgin Islands rums
A.H. Riise Platinum Reserve Small Batch No. 1
<40yr 42%
Sweet and costly, vanilla and coconut standout.
Pusser‘s Rum Green Label Overproof Select Aged 151 (Green Label)
75,5%
Bold coffee and woody profile, cocktail-friendly.
Pusser‘s Rum Green Label Overproof (Green Label)
75%
chocolatey, spicy overproof with surprising smoothness
A.H. Riise Old. St. Croix Explorer XO (German exclusive) 2024
40%
Caramel, popcorn, and sweet chocolate—dessert in a glass.
A.H. Riise Danish Navy Fregatten Jylland
20yr 45%
Lush vanilla‑caramel, dessert‑friendly sweetness
Flavour profile of Virgin Islands
Most frequently mentioned flavors
RumX users describe the Virgin Islands as a spectrum: clean, light Cruzan for cocktails; rustic, small‑batch Callwood for character; and A.H. Riise for rich, sweet, cask‑influenced pours. Crowd favorites like Gunpowder Proof (Black Label) and Royal Danish Navy deliver warming spice, while the Non Plus Ultra line polarizes with intense sweetness. With 3,209 reviews and a 7.5/10 median, the community recommends tasting across styles to find your ideal island profile.
Popular distilleries of Virgin Islands
- Cruzan 28 rums
- Callwood 6 rums
- Spritfabrikken Thylandia ApS 1 rum
All rums from Virgin Islands
- A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 3rd Edition 44,8% RX12292
- A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve 2nd Edition 44,3% RX11753
- A.H. Riise Platinum Reserve Small Batch No. 1 <40yr 42% RX343
- A.H. Riise Non Plus Ultra Black Edition Rum 25yr 42% RX115
- A.H. Riise Non Plus Ultra Ambre d‘Or Excellence 25yr 42% RX7778
- A.H. Riise Non Plus Ultra Very Rare Rum 25yr 42% RX22
- A.H. Riise XO 175 Anniversary Rum 21yr 42% RX52
- A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum <25yr 42% RX25
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