Cruzan Hurricane Proof Rum On Sale

Description

Rum: Cruzan Hurricane Proof

Named in Tribute to the Resiliency of the St. Croix Community, the Newest Expression Will Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 137 (68.5% ABV)

Origin: US Virgin Islands

Distillery: Cruzan Rum Distillery

Touting a clean and smooth flavor and bottled at 137 proof, to acknowledge the wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, Cruzan Hurricane Proof is named in tribute to the resilience of the Crucians, or those who hail from our home island of St. Croix, as they’ve rebuilt and renewed following the devastation of last year’s hurricanes Maria and Irma.

Cruzan Hurricane Proof Rum Tasting Notes

Nose: Nose is a bit funky, with notes of toasted coconut.

Palate: The palate is a tough one at full strength, as expected, with a youthful, refined-sugar quality to it.

Finish: Finish hits full-force.

Distillery Information

Cruzan is a Rum producer in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Owned by Beam Suntory, Cruzan was founded in 1760, and lays claim to being “the most honored rum distillery in the world.” For eight generations the distillery has been owned and operated by the Nelthropp family. The Cruzan Rum Distillery (formerly known as Estate Diamond) has been in operation for over 250 years and counting, and they proudly offer tours of the historic estate in Frederiksted.