Tasting Notes: Cruzan Coconut Rum Review
Cruzan Rum is produced in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Their distillery was founded in 1760 and claims the distinction of “the most honored rum distillery in the world.” What does this buy you in terms of a coconut rum? Let’s break down the numbers and find out. We’re talking about a rum that’s 27.5% ABV–not too strong but not too weak either!
Smell: Suntan lotion, slightly ethanol “burn” on the nose all mingled in coconuts.
Taste: High sweet factor yet smooth with great textures and mouth-fell. You’ll get a candy-like taste with a very slight burn.
Cost: The cost is about USD $11 but we can find it for USD $9.99 at the liquor store in our neighborhood. It’s very hard to compete with the nice flavors of coconut at a low cost value. You’re getting an above average taste and smell for a great deal in the value department.
Combined Rating:
- Smell: 3.5 / 5.0
- Taste: 3.5 / 5.0
- Cost: 5.0 / 5.0
- End Score: 4.0 / 5.0
Summary: Hands down one of the best coconut rums on the market today, you’re going to find sweetness as you’d expect in a flavored rum with plenty of authentic coconut flavors that overshadow the sweetness. Great texture and mouthfeel for an $11 or lower cost.
