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Crab Island Rum Añejo 5 Años

Our 5-year-old Crab Island Rum is a mature rum with accentuated notes from the barrel.

Elevate your palate with Crab Island Rum Añejo 5 Años, a deeply matured treasure from Vieques. Meticulously aged for five years in oak barrels, this limited-release expression is crafted as a heartfelt tribute to the community and family behind its creation, offering rich, barrel-forward character ideal for sipping or creative mixology.

Añejo Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale lemon color and translucent.
  • Aromas: Vanilla, Caramel, Almonds, Nutmeg, Bananas.
  • Palate: Caramel, Butter, Pepper, Ginger.

Highlights That Set It Apart

  • Flavor & Character
    Aged to perfection, this mature rum carries pronounced oak notes, delivering a refined and complex sipping experience.
  • Versatility for Cocktails
    With its refined body and aged depth, this rum stands in beautifully for whiskey in elevated cocktails like an Old Fashioned—adding Caribbean soul to classic favorites.
  • Meaningful Craftsmanship
    Beyond its exceptional flavor, this bottle embodies craftsmanship, community, and heritage—making it a meaningful choice for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Product Snapshot

Volume750 ml
Alcohol Content40% ABV / 80 proof
OriginVieques, Puerto Rico
Aging5 years in oak barrels
Signature UseIdeal neat or as a whiskey substitute in premium cocktails

The Takeaway

Crab Island Rum Añejo 5 Años is a rare and gracious embodiment of Puerto Rican rum artistry—rich, purposeful, and soulful. Whether enjoyed neat or in a craft cocktail, it promises a distinguished experience for refined palates.

Rum Recipes

Taste the best cocktails of Crab Island Rum Cinco Años
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Ron Coco

  • 2 oz Crab Island Rum Three Years
  • Frozen coconut water cube approx. 2oz

Fuap

  • 1 ½ oz Crab Island Rum Three Years
  • ½ oz Crab Island Orange 
  • ½ oz banana rum
  • ½ oz ginger syrup
  • ½ oz murta syrup
  • 2 oz lemon juice

Bucutu

  • 1 oz Crab Island Rum Three Years
  • ½ oz Crab Island Rum
  • ½ oz Crab Island Orange
  • ½ oz pineapple rum
  • ½ ounce grenadine
tresanos

Huracán

  • 2 oz Crab Island Rum Three Years
  • ½ oz lime
  • 1 oz passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz orange juice 
  • ½ oz grenadine
  • Excellent customer service and attention. Cocktails 🍹 fabulous! A must when visiting Vieques!

    Yomayra Cruz Avatar Yomayra C.
    December 9, 2025

    Excellent rum. And fantastic hot sauce. Really nice ambiance on saturdays 4-730/8 with live music.

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    Meg Howard Avatar Meg H.
    December 6, 2025

    Pretty complete gift shop filled with little items or big ones! Great to take a little piece back home.

    felix medina Avatar felix m.
    December 6, 2025

    Good food drinks and great live music

    Jeremy Rothfus Avatar Jeremy R.
    November 29, 2025
  • Great rum, amazing cocktails and their staff is very friendly. This is a must stop during your visit to Vieques.

    Luis Castro Avatar Luis C.
    November 27, 2025

    Buena música, buen estacionamiento, buen trato, el ambiente familiar, muy nice el lugar !! , apoyemos lo local

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    DM CA Avatar DM C.
    November 22, 2025

    Excelente servicio! Buena comida y bebidas. Ambiente perfecto.

    Shadow Glitches Avatar Shadow G.
    November 22, 2025

    Always a great time, wonderful drinks, friendly servers, excellent food and fabulous owner, watching all the details!!

    John Plunket Avatar John P.
    November 22, 2025
  • Very nice distillerie. Amazing rums

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    Sabrina Delprat Avatar Sabrina D.
    November 22, 2025

    Melissa, la mejor attended. Nos dieron una experiencia en la destilería muy divina

    Luz Elena Rodriguez Avatar Luz E.
    November 22, 2025

    Amazing experience, great drinks! Tried the rum flight, definitely recommend

    Mariah Huitzil Avatar Mariah H.
    November 22, 2025

    Exelent place. Must visit in Vieques

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    Luis Castro Avatar Luis C.
    November 15, 2025
  • Had a great time! Great drink and ambience. Saturdays with music too!

    Lyann Avatar Lyann
    November 15, 2025

    Excelente comida y servicio

    Paola Ramos Avatar Paola R.
    November 15, 2025

    If you are in Vieques you must visit Crabisland Bar, you wont regret it!

    Gabriel Rosado Avatar Gabriel R.
    November 15, 2025

    Buenos bueno, el ron de café muy rico

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    Daniel Cruz Avatar Daniel C.
    November 15, 2025
  • Fun, festive, and delicious! Fabulous service and setting!

    Tammie Sarver Avatar Tammie S.
    August 23, 2025

    Place is a bit of a ways but so cute and worth a quick visit.

    Alysha Flowers Avatar Alysha F.
    August 23, 2025

    Excelente. El servicio de los chicos fue excelente. Muy amables y dispuestos a aclarar dudas. Las instalaciones son, limpias y seguras. Los cocteles son extraordinarios, la infusión de china y café fueron de mis favoritas.

    Diseña tu felicidad con Amaury Oyola Avatar Diseña t.
    August 23, 2025

    One of my favorite places to go on the island!!! The drinks can't be beat and the staff is great. We make sure to go every time we are on Vieques.

    Travis Wallace Avatar Travis W.
    August 21, 2025
  • Excellent drinks, good food, great service, and a fun atmosphere.

    Tessa Wallace Avatar Tessa W.
    August 21, 2025

    Rum eccellente, personale simpatico e disponibile. Contesto molto suggestivo, super consigliato

    Federico Bardelli Avatar Federico B.
    August 21, 2025

    Drinks were very good, atmosphere was impeccable, the staff was very friendly, and the food prices are reasonable, all in all a great experience!

    Thatcher Wallace Avatar Thatcher W.
    August 15, 2025

    Drinks were very good, atmosphere was impeccable, the staff was very friendly, and the food prices are reasonable, all in all a great experience!

    Thatcher Wallace Avatar Thatcher W.
    August 15, 2025
  • El Bucutu = 🫶🏼🤟🏽💪🏽 (si Jorge no llega al aeropuerto, excelente opción)!

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    Ángel Y. Nieves-Negrón Avatar Ángel Y.
    August 10, 2025

    El Bucutu = 🫶🏼🤟🏽💪🏽 (si Jorge no llega al aeropuerto, excelente opción)!

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    Ángel Y. Nieves-Negrón Avatar Ángel Y.
    August 9, 2025

    Me encantó el de cafe!!

    Jorge Sermini Avatar Jorge S.
    August 9, 2025

    Me encantó el de cafe!!

    Jorge Sermini Avatar Jorge S.
    August 9, 2025
  • Try the tasting ! Magnificent

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    L V Avatar L V.
    August 9, 2025

    Try the tasting ! Magnificent

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    L V Avatar L V.
    August 9, 2025

    Excellent experience. The service was outstanding, with friendly staff knowledgeable about the distillation process. Cozy atmosphere and top-quality products. Highly recommended!

    Rey Feliciano Avatar Rey F.
    August 9, 2025

    Excellent experience. The service was outstanding, with friendly staff knowledgeable about the distillation process. Cozy atmosphere and top-quality products. Highly recommended!

    Rey Feliciano Avatar Rey F.
    August 9, 2025
  • Awesome place and awesome service

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    Everlidis Rivera Avatar Everlidis R.
    August 8, 2025

    Awesome place and awesome service

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    Everlidis Rivera Avatar Everlidis R.
    August 8, 2025

    Nice vibe. Sweet bartenders. Great service. They are very knowledgeable.

    Liz H Avatar Liz H.
    August 8, 2025

    Very friendly. Drink n food outstanding 😋 👌

    Jacqueline Garcia-Quinones Avatar Jacqueline G.
    August 8, 2025
  • Nice vibe. Sweet bartenders. Great service. They are very knowledgeable.

    Liz H Avatar Liz H.
    August 7, 2025

    Very friendly. Drink n food outstanding 😋 👌

    Jacqueline Garcia-Quinones Avatar Jacqueline G.
    August 7, 2025

    De maravilla una super opción aquí en el Block o la destilería

    Marcos Vega Avatar Marcos V.
    August 2, 2025

    Voy todos los días a refrescarme, lo recomiendo! Tienen q probar los tragos, bien recomendado,

    Leonardo Cruz Avatar Leonardo C.
    August 2, 2025

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