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Cruzan Black Strap rum

Cruzan Black Strap

Virgin Islands, U.S. | Dark

6.4/10
134 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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134 Cruzan Black Strap Ratings

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Paul B πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 472 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

For New Year's, I made my usual pot of black-eyed peas, which calls for 2 TBS of black strap molasses. It had been a long time since I had molasses in the house, so after using only 2 TBS, what on earth was I going to do with the rest? When I found out about the vitamin and mineral content, I would gulp a TBS or two before calling it a night. Eventually, that bottle of Brer Rabbit was gone. Damn, I missed it!!!

Then I got to reading reviews on this Cruzan Black Strap Rum. All I could think of was how I liked the taste of Negrita Dark from Martinique about 22 years ago and then how it did a number on my system the next day. Needless to say, I was reluctant to pick up a bottle of this Cruzan product, which is actually hard to find where I live. Well, I stumbled across a bottle of it today for only $12 and said what the heck and bought it.

I would say that it is no longer rum and it is no longer molasses, but another completely different product. Call it what you want, but I actually enjoyed sipping it neat. Is it an elegant sipper? Hell no! Is it repulsive to me? Hell no! Anyone that cannot find multiple uses for this Cruzan product needs to beef up their imagination. This is light years better than Papa's Pilar Dark and is a tad better than Myer's Dark. I still have very bad memories of Gosling's Black Seal from decades ago and won't even go there. Others have suggested storing the whole bottle in the freezer and then sipping it neat. Good idea and thanks!

Update July 17. 2019: It now comes in a new and wider bottle with the phrase "Estate Diamond" added to it. This would normally make buyers think that is has been improved, but it is now a dollar cheaper than when I first bought it 18 months ago. For all practical purposes, it is still the same rum. I also could find no explanation anywhere what the differences are except for the new bottle and labeling.

Levi πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 1 rating
Posted over 6 years ago

This is by far my favorite rum!! I have a sweet tooth and you can't beat this rum in sweetness.

Mike on PEI πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 24 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

The most fun you can have with molasses! Buy a bottle, grab some ginger ale and share with your friends. You can't drink this stuff without smiling! Be generous, your pals will appreciate the opportunity to taste such a unique rum!

RumManDan πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ | 32 ratings
Posted 8 years ago

It's a sweet maple molasses flavored rum with limited usage. I am a fan of Spanish coffee and I decided to try it with Blackstrap instead of brandy and it was delicious. A good desert coffee or treat. I consider this a desert rum altogether. That being said - I don't compare this with other dark rums as the flavors are apples to oranges.

This rum will always have a home on my liquor shelf as its interesting and it changed my coffee drinks. I like it, don't love it.

KJ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 24 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

Honestly, I've only had this in a Dark & Stormy. It smells amazing...to the point where some of my friends believe they should make a cologne out of it. Sheesh, it's hard to say that a black strap rum is smooth, but this one is. We tend to forget about the Cruzan brand, but it offers a solid collection of rums which are the "house" liquor in my home; meaning this is what I serve to guest. Of Cruzan brands, Cruzan Black Strap is unforgettable.

If you're looking to drink a Dark & Stormy and you're tired of hearing "Goslings, Goslings", pick up a bottle of Cruzan and enjoy some of those vanilla notes among the ginger beer. Or, even better, pick up a bottle of Kraken for a new kind of Dark & Stormy.

Tom πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 230 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

I enjoy this rum with strong hints of vanilla, toasted marshmallow, molasses and nutmeg. I have not tried this rum mixed with soda or juice, as I enjoy sipping this neat. A slight burn going down to let you know your drinking rum, however combined with the right spice nuances, this rum should be a house rum to anyone who enjoys a fine rum.

Robert Bass πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 2 ratings
Posted almost 8 years ago

This is a delicious rum heavy with molasses. Many people are put off by it on first taste. But give it a second try and you'll be hooked. Great for the price.

mistercoughy πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 239 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

Forget Dark & Stormy for a moment. You really must try a Corn 'n' Oil cocktail, which is pretty spectacular, and for that you need black strap rum. Molasses heaven.

Scott spencer πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 33 ratings
Posted over 6 years ago

Good rum for mixing smell a lot of molasses in this one plus is a very good value.

Jacob Darrah πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 16 ratings
Posted 7 years ago

Great substitute for myers or goslings black seal in a mixed drink for a different flavor

Riddler130 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ | 6 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

An excellent dessert rum, not for mixing but great for ice cream.




Brand Details

Name: Black Strap
Type: Cruzan
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women leading Rum: No