Cruzan 9 Spiced Rum

[Joe Riley]

This isn't on the Cruzan website (yet..) but I happened to read a Beam Global press release about this product. It reads in part, "The newest addition to the Cruzan portfolio is spiced rum, Cruzan 9, a unique blend of nine all-natural spices, based on the stronger-tasting rums of centuries ago, and handcrafted by the Nelthropp family".

My distributor doesn't have it yet, and I can't reach anyone from Beam Global today who can tell me anything about it, but the photo in the press release looks good; it's sort-of like the Cruzan aged dark bottle, but with a big "9" above the label.

Can't wait to see this one. If it's true to it's heritage, I'm certain that I'm going to like it. :)

[Sylbaris]

Joe: I had the opportunity to attend the Beam sponsored launch of this new rum about a month ago in lower Manhattan. If you need more info, I can hook you up with the Beam team based in Chicago. Never a fan of spiced rum especially Captain Morgan, after 3 or 4 expertly prepared cocktails by the mixologists at Pain Killer, I soon became an aficionnado.

[jjwest]

They are not on my sipper list, but spiced rums like Sailor Jerry's, Seven Tiki, and Krakken are all fine additions to my mixables. I find that a good spiced rum can amplify the flavors I really enjoy in drinks like the Navy Grog, the Ancient Mariner and Rum Barrel.

I look forward to sampling the Cruzan entry. Keep digging Joe!

[Joe Riley]

Joe: I had the opportunity to attend the Beam sponsored launch of this new rum about a month ago in lower Manhattan. If you need more info, I can hook you up with the Beam team based in Chicago. Never a fan of spiced rum especially Captain Morgan, after 3 or 4 expertly prepared cocktails by the mixologists at Pain Killer, I soon became an aficionnado.
Thank you kindly tp; Beam Global has a D.C. office, but the guy that I needed to speak to wasn't in yesterday (he actually lives about a mile or so from my store) I'll just drop him an email.

Yeah, Captain Morgan is something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's a decent enough "starter" rum, or entry-level rum, for someone to get their feet wet in the rum world, but at the same time, it's only 70-proof and not really representative of what better rums are like. I've made a lot of converts from Captain Morgan to Sailor Jerry (92-pf), and my customers can't believe what a MUCH better rum the Sailor Jerry's is.

I could be completely wrong, but I see a lot more interest these days in spiced rum than in flavored rums (i.e., coconut, pineapple, orange, etc..) With the strong debut of The Kraken, and Brinley Gold "Shipwreck" Spiced Rum, and a few others (even Heaven Hill's "Blackheart"), this looks like the category for growth opportunity in rum. Either that, or everyone just wants a piece of Captain Morgan's market.

[young0076]

I like me some spiced rums, and I am looking forward to getting ahold of this one.

[RumBarPhilly]

I believe the launch date for Cruzan No. 9 is July 24th, though this could just be the launch date in Pennsylvania. I'm excited to get it in, its been years since Ive tried the Clipper. I know No. 9 is a 4 year old aged rum. (or was it 3?)

Cant wait!

[Edward Hamilton]

I could be completely wrong, but I see a lot more interest these days in spiced rum than in flavored rums (i.e., coconut, pineapple, orange, etc..) With the strong debut of The Kraken, and Brinley Gold "Shipwreck" Spiced Rum, and a few others (even Heaven Hill's "Blackheart"), this looks like the category for growth opportunity in rum. Either that, or everyone just wants a piece of Captain Morgan's market.

I think a lot of companies thought Captain Morgan owned the spiced rum market and were afraid to compete. Then Sailor Jerry made some waves, then changed their blend and now the seas are awash with spiced rums, some are better than others. My latest blog is about Spiced Rum (http://www.ministryofrum.com/blog/?p=67).

[Edward Hamilton]

I believe the launch date for Cruzan No. 9 is July 24th, though this could just be the launch date in Pennsylvania. I'm excited to get it in, its been years since Ive tried the Clipper. I know No. 9 is a 4 year old aged rum. (or was it 3?)

Cant wait!

Like you Adam, I've heard a couple of different ages, or maybe it was my hearing.

[The Sheriff]

I have not been a fan of spiced rums in the past but since trying and liking The Kraken I'm looking forward to giving No. 9 a try!

[Edge]

I'm also looking forward to Cruzan 9. I may have to take a drive to the local liquor store and have them order me a bottle.

[Edward Hamilton]

You probably won't find it in your local stores yet, I'm told it hasn't been released nationwide yet. It was released in NY last month and I'm looking forward to finding a bottle in New Orleans this week. Stay tuned.

[The Sheriff]

Hi Ed, anything to report on the Cruzan 9 yet? It hasn't arrived in Oregon yet but I'm told it's on its way!

[Arctic Wolf]

According to the BeamGlobal Ambassador in my area, Cruzan 9 is supposed to be released in Alberta this fall. I suspect this coincides with the more general North American release. I will definitely be giving it when a try when I get my bottle.

[Edge]

Still no Cruzan 9 in my neck of the woods... drooling2.gif

[Hank Koestner]

I was at Joseph's a week ago, and the rep was there and I sampled this rum. I think you will all find that this is an excellent spiced rum, on the drier side, with spices and a touch of vanilla that come through nicely. It is more along the lines of Foursquare than the heavier, sweeter rums like Kraken and Sailor's. It should be on the shelves soon.

[Michael]

... It is more along the lines of Foursquare than the heavier, sweeter rums like Kraken and Sailor's. It should be on the shelves soon.

Thanks Hank, that is good news indeed. cheers.gif

[young0076]

Just picked my bottle of Cruzan 9 here in Wilmington, NC. Can't wait for my desert tonight......will let you know how it is.

[young0076]

Ok this is some good stuff here. Has a bit of a whiskey taste at first, then the berry flavor kicks in. Goes down really smooth.

Bartender.......a round for all my MOR friends............cheers.gif

[young0076]

Update.....

Seems that the more the ice melts this stuff really comes alive........very smooth

[Patapouf]

Update.....

Seems that the more the ice melts this stuff really comes alive........very smooth

Thanks for sharing your thoughts young. I hope this hits my area soon considering we have all of their other products.

I'm suprised to hear it has a berry flavour to it. Sounds great!

[wetland10]

I just had a taste a minute ago. This is a nice rum. It seems to have been made for sipping, at least what the bottle says. There is more of a vanilla scent than taste, but definitely spice. I will be drinking this. However, I did not find it to be as smooth, initially, as Brinley's Shipwreck. More taste tests to see how that goes.

Wayne

[young0076]

Wait for the ice to melt and the magic starts to happen with this stuff........

[RonJames]

thanks for the update young, i was wondering about this stuff recently.

[cycloneX]

I Just picked up a bottle of the 9. It was on sale for $9.99... and marked as "NEW PRODUCT" at the local liquor store. Boy did I fall right into the marketing...lol.
I figured what the hell. I havent tried it yet... ive got a wicked sinus infection goin on....but maybe this would burn it out of me!!
Im very curious about the NINE spices....arent juniper berries used to make gin???

[Jamie76]

Yes, juniper berries are generally used as an ingredient to make gin. Since the flavor is rather strong, I'm assuming it's not one of the leading flavors.

[Sylbaris]

I recently had the privilege of preparing about 300 Mojitos for an event at my favorite cigar bar Hatuey. My base spirit was Don Q Cristal which is near perfect for this cocktail. I started ratcheting up the flavor with a whisper of Clement Creole Shrubb when that was exhausted I opened up the Cruzan 9 which became an amazing compliment to this summer time partymaker. Try it I think you will find it works quite nicely.

[RonJames]

Surprise surprise! I just scored a bottle of this at a liquor store in nowhere Vermont! Proof that you need to check out every liquor store that you pass. It was only 12.90usd! For that price it could be the everyday spiced rum. Heavy vanilla scent with strong initial pepper taste when served on the rocks, then mellows down to strong vanilla. Great rum

[Ben]

Hi RonJames,

Where exactly is Nowhere, Vermont? I couldn't find it on Google Mapslaughing.gif

Seriously, I would need more info, I'm going down there in September.