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Posts from the ‘Cruzan Rum’ Category

26
Mar

Review: Cruzan Strawberry Rum

Cruzan strawberry - CopyCruzan Strawberry rum was introduced May 2011, and it is one of 13 rum flavors Cruzan currently creates.  It is made in St. Croix using a five column distillation process all natural flavors and cane sugar.  It is bottled at 21% alcohol. Read more »

18
Mar

Review: Cruzan Orange Rum

Cruzan orange - CopyCruzan Orange rum is one of the 13 flavored rums created by Cruzan using a five column distillation process, all natural flavors, pure well water, and cane sugar used to create the sweet molasses base.  Their history dates back to 1760 when a sugar mill was located at the current site.  The Nelthropp family soon built the distillery at this site on St. Croix.  Today their eighth generation is working there.  Cruzan is the fastest growing rum in the US and it is part of Beam Global which was just acquired by Suntory. Read more »

23
Nov

Review: Cruzan Velvet Cinn

Cruzan Velvet CinnAs rum horchata sales continued to grow Beam Inc. pulled the plug on Cruzan Rum Cream and on August 1, 2013 they introduced Cruzan Velvet Cinn.  This latest entry has positioned itself as the premium rum horchata option, with a robust taste of cinnamon.

The Cruzan Rum base is made from tropical rainwater and high quality molasses on the island of St. Croix.  While Cruzan is a well respected rum, the failure of Bushmill Irish Cream proved a popular alcohol brand mixed with cream wasn’t a guarantee for a successful recipe.  Read more »