Cruzan Light Rum (175cl, 40%)

A charcoal-filtered white rum from Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, made from sugarcane molasses and distilled through a five-column still system. The distillate is aged one to four years in American oak casks, then charcoal filtered to remove colour while preserving subtle oak character. The Cruzan Rum Distillery has operated on Saint Croix for generations. The nose opens with clean vanilla and toasted almond, followed by toasted coconut, earthy nuttiness, citrus and grassy undertones. The palate is dry and full-bodied for a light rum, with marshmallow sweetness, toasted coconut, light crisp body and soft vanilla. The finish is clean and brief, fading with oak and residual vanilla.