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
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 40% ABV (80 proof) |
| Origin | Vieques, Puerto Rico |
| Distillation | Small-batch using molasses |
| Aging | Minimum 14 months in oak barrels |
| Tasting Notes | Vanilla, 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

