On St. Croix there is a surplus of rum, as the island houses distilleries for both Captain Morgan© and Cruzan©. The spirit is inexpensive on-island (one liter of light aged Cruzan retails around $7), so it is extremely popular with locals and tourists. The U.S. Virgin Islands ranked number one in worldwide spirit consumption (source: International Wine & Spirit Research, 2006).
Founding Dates
While Cruzan Rum has existed on-island since 1934, Captain Morgan began production here in 2011.
Distilleries
The Captain Morgan rum distillery is located on St. Croix’s south shore, just off the highway. The 40-minute tour takes visitors via tram around the distillery grounds, including stops at the grand sails, tavern / tasting bar, “behind the label” theater and retail store. The cost is $10 per adult ($3 per resident), which includes two bar credits. On Trip Advisor, the tour is currently ranked 14 of 18 attractions in Frederiksted, receiving a 3/5 average rating.
The Cruzan rum distillery is located mid-island, near the airport. Visitors on the 20-minute tour get to see and smell the way rum is made, touring the inner workings of the factory. Guests can also enjoy drinks in the bar / gift shop. Original parts of the Estate Diamond property have been converted to serve the present distillery: the great house is now the main office and a sugar mill is used as a cistern. The cost is $5 per person, which includes four tasting samples and two drinks. On Trip Advisor, the tour is currently ranked 5 of 18 attractions in Frederiksted, receiving a 4.5/5 average rating.
Products
Captain Morgan is known for its spiced rums. Current product offerings include:
- Long Island Iced Tea
- Black Jamaica Rum
- Original Spiced Gold
- 100 Proof Spiced
- Private Stock
Cruzan is recognized for their flavored rums. Current product offerings include:
- Single Barrel
- Estate Diamond Dark / Light
- Aged Dark / Light
- 9 Spiced
- Black Strap
- 151 Proof
- Velvet Cinnamon
- Flavors: Peach, Coconut, Key Lime, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Mango, Black Cherry, Banana, Vanilla, Citrus, Raspberry, Guava, Orange, Pineapple
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