Cruzan Banana

Category: Infused
Country: St. Croix (USVI)
Aged: Unknown
Alcohol: 27.5% (55 proof)
Availability: Everywhere
Price: $10-$14 (750 mL)

Appearance (0-5): 3
Aroma (0-25): 18
Taste (0-35): 18
Smoothness (0-10): 4
Body (0-5): 3
Overall Quality (0-20): 12
Machete Rating (0-100): 58


Notes: The pour of this Virgin Island infused rum is clear and heavy. The aroma of banana and alcohol is strong and sweet... if only the taste was as good. On the tongue, it's oily and somewhat artificial, a taste that quickly gives way to an almost brutal harshness that is completely out of place in what should be a more mellow and relaxing tasting experience. Cruzan makes nice flavored rums (and their Single Barrel is fantastic), but this one is far from their best - which is a shame since I love bananas and am ever on the hunt for a really good banana rum. Still, I must admit that it works very well in boat drinks and desserts. Blended into a Piña/Banana Colada, it's great. Don Lorenzo's Banana Rum is a little smoother, but I'm sure there's a better banana rum out there somewhere... Cruzan Banana is a fair infused rum at a bargain price.

Reviewed: April 2007