Cruzan Estate Diamond Black Strap Rum
Cruzan Estate Diamond Black Strap Rum is a 40% ABV (80 proof) navy-style dark rum from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, where the Nelthropp family has distilled for eight generations at the Estate Diamond distillery (today part of Suntory Global Spirits). Black strap molasses character is folded into Cruzan's signature aged dark rum for a deep, near-black pour built for cocktails. This 750mL bottle is the bartender's floater of choice. Order dark rum online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Navy-style dark rum with black strap molasses character
- Origin: Estate Diamond distillery, Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI
- Producer: Cruzan Rum Distillery (Nelthropp family, est. early 1800s)
The Bartender's Black Rum
Black Strap exists for one job: to sit on top of a drink and announce itself. Cruzan takes its signature aged dark rum and introduces black strap molasses — renowned for its robust flavor — producing a balanced but rich spirit with a near-black color that floats beautifully on a Mai Tai, Piña Colada, or Jungle Bird. The official tasting note: warm molasses and bakery-fresh ginger snaps on the aroma; rich and full-bodied on the palate with a strong, slightly sweet taste of licorice and molasses. Pairs naturally with lemon, lime, ginger, and pineapple. See more Cruzan rums or browse the rum collection.
Tasting Notes
Heavy, dark aroma of warm molasses and ginger snaps; the palate is rich and full-bodied — robust licorice and molasses, slightly sweet, with caramel underneath. Built for mixing rather than contemplative sipping.
How to Enjoy
Use it as a floater: pour a quarter-ounce over a finished Mai Tai or Piña Colada for color, aroma, and a molasses top note. It also deepens any tiki build that calls for dark rum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is black strap rum?
A navy-style dark rum with intense molasses character and a deep, near-black color — Cruzan's version folds black strap molasses character into its signature aged dark rum.
What is the proof of Cruzan Black Strap?
40% ABV (80 proof). One retailer's "90 proof" listing is an outlier and incorrect.
Where is Cruzan rum made?
At the Estate Diamond distillery in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, operated by the Nelthropp family for 200+ years.
Stock your tiki bar properly — buy Cruzan Estate Diamond Black Strap Rum online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
