Cruzan Blackstrap
Bold, thick, and richly molasses-driven.
Blackstrap impresses with its rich molasses aroma and thick, sweet profile. Our RumX community appreciates its bold blend of burnt sugar, licorice, and chocolate notes, though its intense character may challenge some palates. A daring choice for cocktail lovers.
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Blackstrap by Cruzan from the Virgin Islands is a uniquely bold rum crafted from molasses using a column still, resulting in a 40% ABV spirit with a decidedly robust profile. Our RumX community notes its intense aromatics of molasses, licorice, mocha, and dark chocolate, which seamlessly meld with sweet undertones of brown and burnt sugar. The thick, almost syrupy consistency delivers a distinctive tasting experience that sparks mixed reactions among enthusiasts. While many praise its deep, complex flavor ideal for cocktails like Corn’n’Oil and Dark & Stormy, some feel its heavy, molasses-forward nature can be polarizing. Overall, this rum offers an adventurous twist for those looking to explore rich, characterful spirits as recommended by our passionate RumX members.
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About the Cruzan distillery
The Cruzan distillery is located in Virgin Islands. Rums from Cruzan have been reviewed 42 times with an average of 6.7/10.
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Engine oil or pure molasses in the glass from the color, really extremely thick and heavy in consistency almost like cough syrup or malt beer. extremely molasses-heavy and intense... you have to stand on it but should be one of the best mix rums ever, which I will still test! 😅 Top PLV for 40€ a liter. Absolute secret weapon for Corn'n'Oil! and Dark & Stormy 💯
Tastes like a burning tire extinguished in maple syrup. Sorry, the emperor has no clothes.
Wildly surprising! Looks very dark, with a heavy molasses smell. Thicker than most Rums, but very enjoyable! If you like Molasses, Carmel and Black Licorice, this is for you. I think it is the perfect balance of sweetness without over doing it. Huge fan! My favorite from Cruzan
Lots of molasses, clear bitter substances, unfortunately also thin.