Cruzan Light

Definitely not a sipper, but works decently well in cocktails that call for a light rum. A little bit harsh, so not well suited to drinks that showcase the rum. Affordable price.

Smells of alcohol, vanilla and fruit. Flavor is similar and comes together pretty well. Smooth

I remember purchasing this one many years ago on with a minimum budget and it was on sale for a couple dollars less than Bacardi Superior. To my surprise, Cruzan Light was a much better mixer than its far more popular category mate. It makes a near perfect mojito that really outshines the likes of Bacardi or Don Q or Havana Club. It's is not, however, really much of a sipper, but if a drink calls for a white rum, you probably aren't going to find much better for the price point save maybe Flor de Cana 4.

Overall: 6.5 - great as a mixing white rum with little to no harshness and decently balanced.

This rum makes a great rum & Coke Zero. It doesn't bring attention to itself and give it a nice balance. It makes a great Rum Sickle too. Sells for less than Bacardi and it's SO much better.

Tasted 3/13/22 at Laka Lono after my Steph Tiki Lovers sampler.
This was a truly pedantic, unimpressive, boring rum. I suppose it is necessary and should be commended for not being annoying or foul.
Notes say simply " it's rum.""

Good all around booze. No bad tastes, actually nice rum, mixes well, and good in a daiquiri!! Not expensive at all. Keep a 1.75 on hand for cocktails. Don't waste the $$ stuff for that!!!

My go-to for white rum mixer. Two years aged, has a nice maple syrup and molasses taste on the tongue. Could be a sipper in a pinch, I suppose.

This is my go to rum for cocktails that require a basic rum. Flavorful.

Harsh nose but let it sit, add a bit of ice to calm it and sip slowly. Not great but not bad.

Tasted at Laka Lono on 1/26/22. Pours a clear pale yellow. Aroma of faint cotton candy. Mild palate with a pleasant sucrose finish. Mid point cardboard. This is a mixed bag.