Crab Island Rum Añejo

Crab Island Rum Añejo is a beautifully smooth, artisan-crafted expression born in Vieques island’s first handcrafted small-batch rum distillery.

Aged for a minimum of 14 months in oak barrels, it delivers an elegantly refined experience rooted in Caribbean tradition.

Añejo Tasting Notes

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

Why You’ll Love It

  • Flavor Profile
    Radiates a pale lemon hue and offers inviting aromatics of vanilla, caramel, almonds, nutmeg, and banana. On the palate, expect a graceful interplay of caramel, buttery warmth, gentle pepper, and ginger spice.
  • Distillation & Aging
    Crafted from sugar cane molasses and distilled entirely on Vieques, this rum is aged for at least 14 months—resulting in a clean, approachable spirit with surprising depth.
  • Versatility & Cocktails
    Its simplicity and clarity shine in classic rum cocktails—whether stirred in a mojito, blended with fresh fruit juices, or elevated in signature recipes like Jueyito, Daiquiri, or a refined Crab Island Mule.
  • Artisanal Roots & Local Soul
    A true expression of Puerto Rican craftsmanship. Produced from fermentation to bottling right on Vieques Island, Crab Island Rum Añejo embodies a locally sourced, authentic spirit tradition.

At a Glance

Volume750 ml
Alcohol40% ABV (80 proof)
OriginVieques, Puerto Rico
DistillationSmall-batch using molasses
AgingMinimum 14 months in oak barrels
Tasting NotesVanilla, caramel, almonds, nutmeg, banana, butter, pepper, ginger

The Takeaway

Crab Island Rum Añejo captures the spirit of Vieques in every pour—light yet complex, familiar yet distinct. It’s ideal for aficionados seeking a premium rum with character and flexibility—perfect neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation for elegant cocktails.

Rum Recipes

Taste the best cocktails of Crab Island Rum Añejo

Jueyito

  • .5 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 1.5 oz Crab Island Orange
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • Simple syrup
  • Splash coke

Classic Daiquiri

  • 2 oz Crab Island Rum
  • Simple syrup (sugar)
  • 2 oz lemon juice

Crab Mule

  • 2 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 2 oz lemon juice
  • Splash ginger beer 

Mojito

  • 1.5 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 2 lime wedges
  • .75 oz lemon juice
  • Top with club soda

Cafequito

  • 1 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 1 oz Crab Island Coffee
  • 2 oz pre-mixed Coquito (condensed milk, coconut milk, coconut cream, evaporated milk, vanilla and cinnamon)

Parchero

  • 1 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 1 oz Crab Island Orange
  • Pulp of passion fruit
  • ½ lemon juice

Bucutu

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

Old Fashioned Rum

  • 2 oz Crab Island Rum
  • .75 oz plain syrup
  • 3 dashes angostura bitters

Crab Punch

  • 1 oz Crab Island Rum
  • 1 oz Crab Island Orange
  • 1 oz guava juice
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 1 oz passion fruit juice
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