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Cruzan Gold rum

Cruzan Gold

Virgin Islands, U.S. | Gold | 40% ABV

6.3/10
104 ratings
Tasty, but not quite great
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104 Cruzan Gold Ratings

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Paul B ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 472 ratings
Posted 6 years ago

I forgot all about this one since it reminded me of leaner rum drinking times some thirty years ago. I poured an ounce into a snifter and it did not even need time to breathe. Unbelievably smooth for a 2 year old rum, with no harsh burn to boot. At only $11 per bottle, this one is a bargain to keep on hand to avoid dipping into the expensive part of one's rum collection. It is not complex enough to be enjoyed neat, but if one happens to be broke, this will do the trick. It is light years better than anything by Bacardi or Captain Morgan. Going back full circle to what was my original favorite has shown how much I have come a long way with my tastes. Many others are better, but not at this price.

Update: This is neither offensive or memorable in taste. However, the true test is if one consumes too much of it, then there will be no ill after effects the next day, which is always credited to no added sugar. I don't know of many other budget rums that can have these claims. If you need to tie one on and want more flavor than Don Q Cristal, this is the one for you. This is also one of the three budget rums that can be enjoyed on the rocks. The other two are Cockspur 5 Star and Don Q Anejo. By the way, my Q-PR value (Quality Price Ratio) for this rum is head and shoulders above the other 210 rums that I have rated thus far, especially if you buy the 1.75 liter bottle that comes in at only $7 US per fifth.

One bar in Florida keeps this on hand for me because they know that I refuse to drink Bacardi or Captain Morgan. Always ask for this gold mixer at each bar, and if they don't carry it, walk out and go to the next bar!!!!

Jason Berman ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 47 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

Itโ€™s cheap, easy to find, comes in a large bottle, and doesnโ€™t taste like crap. Itโ€™s the perfect rum for a rum nโ€™ coke.

Jamie Hicks ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 32 ratings
Posted over 8 years ago

For an entry level, opening price point this is a quality rum. Just sweet enough, mellow easy. It's a lot of rum at a reasonable price.

captsam54 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

And you would think so as I came of age on St. Croix back in the early 70's... It, is my Mainstay Rum.. Still Drinking it to this day.. Well later today.. arrgh...

Cowboy Neal ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 31 ratings
Posted over 3 years ago

Nothing high quality, but it is amazing for the price point. Good as a daily mixer.

DB ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 69 ratings
Posted 1 year ago

This is a reasonably smooth, light to light-medium body. Some vanilla tone, and lightly sweet, with a touch of baking spice and mild citrus notes. Works great as a mixer in Tiki when a gold VA is called for, and can sub nicely for gold Puerto Rican too. Can't beat it for the price.

Ralphrum ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 2 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

This a smooth dark rum that enjoy on a daily basis. It is smooth with a flavor I enjoy in a Cuba Libre.

Danomanning ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 3 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Great taste, has a nice bite to it for sure. Definitely on the cheaper side, hence the price, but still a very solid rum nonetheless.

dd639 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 3 ratings
Posted over 4 years ago

OK, first the price - can't be beat. This is the best rum for the money and I'd take it over many more expensive rums. That said, it's not going to wow you with flavor, but it's not too sweet (which is my preference) and it is smoother than most for drinking on the rocks. Since Myers was my default rum, this has definitely replaced it!

Raphael ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ | 19 ratings
Posted almost 5 years ago

This rum has a rummy, smooth flavor. It has some vanilla notes from the oak. It does taste pretty sweet, but in a good way.

Doug ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ | 26 ratings
Posted almost 6 years ago

This rum is light in body and in taste. Like drinking straight alcohol. Needs to be heavily mixed to be tolerable.




Brand Details

Name: Gold
ABV: 40%
Type: Cruzan
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Unknown
Distillation: Unknown
Women Led Rum: No