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
  • Fantastic. A must see while you’re in town.

    Justin Gifford Avatar Justin G.
    July 19, 2026

    Come a visit the destillery, good food and drinks. Taste the fresh air of the country and enjoy the view.

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    Jose Fernandez Avatar Jose F.
    July 18, 2026

    The coworker are nice and good food and piña colada excellent!

    gia Rivera Hernandez Avatar gia R.
    July 9, 2026

    Absolute Must-Visit in Vieques! ​We brought a group of 11 to Crab Island Distillery, and it was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip! ​The outdoor setting is absolutely beautiful, and the music selection immediately sets the perfect vibe—reminding you that you’re in the Caribbean and it’s time to completely relax. ​The food was incredible across the board. Everything was super fresh, high quality, and perfectly seasoned. Our group ordered the Tacos de Churrasco, crispy chicken sandwich, hummus, and the pulled pork nachos, and every single person left thrilled with their meal. ​For drinks, their cocktails are incredibly tropical and refreshing, highlighting the excellent local rums they distill on-site. The Mojitos, Piña Colada, Ginger Parcha, and Parchero were all delicious crowd-pleasers (on the smoother, lighter side). If you are looking for something with a much stronger punch like I was, definitely order the Bucutu—it hit the spot perfectly! ​To top it all off, the service was fantastic and highly attentive, even with a larger group like ours. Crab Island Distillery is an absolute 5-star experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Vieques!

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    Hector David Rivera Avatar Hector D.
    July 3, 2026
  • Nice modern venue, friendly and fast customer service, live music, good food and drink. The banana rum was great.

    Doug Hammerstroem Avatar Doug H.
    July 1, 2026

    We visit the distillery every visit. We are a large group and plan our day around the visit to the distillery. First off great drinks ! Now great food !! Nice to see that they have expanded to Esperanza at El Bloc also.

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    Ivan Santos Avatar Ivan S.
    June 30, 2026

    Hello everyone, If you are in Vieques, P.R. a must stop spot is Crabisland Rum Distillery! The food, rum, open air ambiance is nothing less than perfect, and most importantly staff are so welcoming and highest customer service! On Saturday they offer live music 🎶 🎵, but not tonight! My husband and I are here in Vieques for a quick vacation to replenish and build positive memories together ❤️ . Dont forget to stop and visit this gem for a little rum taste and food!!!!

    Luz rivera Avatar Luz r.
    June 27, 2026

    Great service and drinks! Best cocktail we’ve had while in Puerto Rico!

    Teodoro Morales Avatar Teodoro M.
    June 26, 2026
  • Such a fun stop after a hike! Everyone working there was so friendly and welcoming, and I really appreciated that they even refilled our personal water bottles for us. The live music made it such a fun place to hang out, and the food was amazing without being overpriced. Chupi and the other dogs were adorable, so well behaved, and honestly just added to the whole experience. The gift shop was also full of cute handmade art and jewelry, and I ended up wanting to take half of it home. I’d definitely recommend stopping by if you’re visiting the island, and I already can’t wait to come back.

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    Kindra Fisher Avatar Kindra F.
    June 22, 2026

    Total vibe for all! Food and rum was so good and customer service was awesome

    Amanda Frye Avatar Amanda F.
    June 20, 2026

    The three-year rum is a bit spicy but it's definitely my favorite along with the coffee

    Elliott Pearce Avatar Elliott P.
    June 20, 2026

    Me encantó el lugar y el ambiente que se presenta en la cervecería

    Ignacio_ 0114 Avatar Ignacio_ 0.
    June 13, 2026
  • Excelente

    Andrés J. Rivera Vélez Avatar Andrés J.
    June 13, 2026

    Amazing experience…would recommend going!

    Fabiola Toledo Avatar Fabiola T.
    June 13, 2026

    Excellent spot. Had the rum flight and enjoyed the patio. The 3 dogs were very well behaved. Love the vibes here

    Darren Farr Avatar Darren F.
    June 13, 2026

    Fácil de llegar y sabrosos. Mejor ron de Vieques

    Misael Cátala Avatar Misael C.
    June 13, 2026
  • Awesome!!!

    Enid Morales Avatar Enid M.
    June 13, 2026

    El ambiente y las bebidas super rico

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    Kritzia Acosta Avatar Kritzia A.
    June 11, 2026

    Excelent experience. Love the place & coctails

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    Vanessa Diaz Avatar Vanessa D.
    June 11, 2026

    Great atmosphere and great drinks! There’s also a gift shop with a wonderful variety of products that supports the local horse rescue!

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    Alison Dietrich Avatar Alison D.
    June 11, 2026
  • Place is amazing. Definitely visit while out in Vieques!!

    VEMAR FIX Avatar VEMAR F.
    June 6, 2026

    This place is amazing. You have to visit if you're in Vieques!! Everyone is so polite and drinks are great!!

    Julie Rodriguez Avatar Julie R.
    June 6, 2026

    Awesome place!! Well worth the stop

    Lisa Lantz Avatar Lisa L.
    June 6, 2026

    Awsome experience, so glad we stopped. Highly recommend!

    Jeffrey Lantz Avatar Jeffrey L.
    June 6, 2026
  • really pretty and nice shop also two very cute dogs

    Macie Mowbray Avatar Macie M.
    June 6, 2026

    The experience was wonderful the staff was very helpful and friendly. The parcha dinks were great.

    Harold Santiago Avatar Harold S.
    June 6, 2026

    Crab Island in Vieques, Puerto Rico is a beautiful. The gift shop has awesome and affordable souvenirs and essentials, and the staff are friendly and helpful.

    Vee Gee Avatar Vee G.
    June 6, 2026

    Nicolette was sweet and make me earrings of a crab, just because I wanted a set with the necklace I already bought ❤️

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    Nahir Quetell Avatar Nahir Q.
    June 6, 2026
  • Excelente 👍🏽

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    Marlee Melendez Avatar Marlee M.
    June 5, 2026

    This distillery is so beautiful, we came here twice and spent hours here. So many horses!

    Sarah Feaster Avatar Sarah F.
    May 29, 2026

    Primera vez que vengo a la Distelleria Crab Island Rum y me encantó! No soy de mucho beber pero me tomé un Chironjada con un ron infusionado de naranja, riquísimo El personal fue muy amable y pasé una tarde espectacular Si vienes a Vieques “this is a must” tienes que venir aquí 🇵🇷

    RevAna Quintana (De Viaje con Revana) Avatar RevAna Q.
    May 29, 2026

    The hospitality, the drinks and the souvenirs where amazing. Great service. Definitely will come again. The Crabchata is the best.

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    Jehan Vega Avatar Jehan V.
    May 29, 2026
  • Absolutely amazing spot! The view is incredible. We saw a rainbow after a soft sun shower. And the fish and chips were amazing. We got rum flights too. Would love to come back!!

    Matthew Stevenson Avatar Matthew S.
    May 29, 2026

    They have a nice tour of the distillery, great food with an abundance of drinks to try.

    Eric Saenz Avatar Eric S.
    May 29, 2026

    Great hospitality and great rum

    Ellie Stevenson Avatar Ellie S.
    May 29, 2026

    Wonderful tour and tasting! Ivan was very nice and we all had a great time. Food was good too.

    Cameron O'Brien Avatar Cameron O.
    May 29, 2026
  • Amazing tour, we got to walk around the distillery with the owner who gave an in-depth explanation of his distillation process + how his equipment worked. The bar and restaurant outside is adorable, and drinks were fabulous! Highly recommend stopping while you’re in Vieques

    Annie Foltz Avatar Annie F.
    May 29, 2026

    Fantastic experience! The fish tacos are amazing. Several different rums. Highly recommend the coffee flavor! The dogs are a highlight too!

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    Robert Davis Avatar Robert D.
    May 29, 2026

    Great spot! Loved our visit!

    Catalina Mcniel Avatar Catalina M.
    May 29, 2026

    Incredible drinks. Wonderful rum. Great place for food and even gifts

    Andrew Neathery Avatar Andrew N.
    May 29, 2026

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