Spirits
Blackstrap Rum
- Spirit
- 43.75% ABV
- 1 drink
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- ✓You enjoy tropical, caramel or molasses-forward cocktails.
- ✓There are 1 drinks on WhatDrink using this.
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- ✗You prefer dry, neutral or strongly bitter spirits.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
On this page
What is Blackstrap Rum?
Blackstrap Rum is mapped to the Dark Rum reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Blackstrap Rum taste like?
molasses, caramel, spice, vanilla, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Blackstrap Rum profile
Best used for: daiquiris, mojitos, tropical drinks, sours
- High-strength spirit (43.75% ABV)
molasses, caramel, spice, vanilla, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 69
- Sugar
- 0g
- Carbs
- 0g
Per 100ml — 230 kcal · 0g sugar · 0g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Blackstrap Rum — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Blackstrap Rum?
- There are 1 cocktail recipe featuring Blackstrap Rum in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Blackstrap Rum?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Blackstrap Rum include Corn n Oil. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Blackstrap Rum?
- Blackstrap Rum has an ABV of approximately 43.75%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Blackstrap Rum with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Blackstrap Rum sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Blackstrap Rum, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.