{"product_id":"cruzan-hurricane-proof-rum","title":"Cruzan 137 Proof Hurricane Rum 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCruzan 137 Proof Hurricane Rum. Cruzan Rum Distillery, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands — bottled at 137 proof to honor the sustained wind speed of a Category 5 hurricane, this overproof rum was created as a direct tribute to the resilience of St. Croix and the US Virgin Islands community following the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn September 2017, Hurricane Maria — a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of at least 137 knots — ripped through the US Virgin Islands, causing catastrophic damage to Cruzan's home island of St. Croix. Power grids went down. Communication networks failed. Homes were destroyed. What happened next on St. Croix is what Cruzan calls the “Island Spirit”: neighbors came together to help each other, to rebuild, to refuse to be defined by the storm.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCruzan 137 Proof Hurricane Rum was born directly from that experience. Bottled at 137 proof — matching the minimum sustained wind speed of a Category 5 hurricane in knots — it is both a powerful overproof rum and a piece of community storytelling. Cruzan also established the Island Spirit Fund following the 2017 hurricane season, with a portion of proceeds from every bottle of Hurricane Proof Rum going to support disaster recovery efforts in the US Virgin Islands and across the United States. The rum itself is distilled at the Cruzan distillery on St. Croix, which has been producing rum since 1760 — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and assertive at 137 proof — rich molasses, cane sugar, and vanilla with pronounced alcohol presence. Tropical fruit and caramel underneath. Best approached with a few moments to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and warming. Sweet molasses and cane sugar lead with vanilla and brown spice. The high proof brings a significant heat that carries the flavors forcefully through the palate. Best diluted with a splash of water or used in cocktails where proof works in your favor.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — the 137 proof lingers. Caramel, molasses, and a warming fade that matches its name.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cruzan Rum Distillery, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (est. 1760)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overproof Rum\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68.5% (137 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSocial Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portion of proceeds supports the Cruzan Island Spirit Fund for disaster recovery in the US Virgin Islands\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called 137 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 is the minimum sustained wind speed in knots of a Category 5 hurricane. Hurricane Maria struck the US Virgin Islands in September 2017 at that intensity. The proof of the rum directly references the storm that inspired it.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Cruzan 137 Proof safe to drink neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 68.5% ABV it is very high proof — technically drinkable neat but best enjoyed with a splash of water to open it up, or used in cocktails where its strength works as an overproof float or punchy base. Treat it with the same respect you'd give any overproof spirit.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Cruzan 137 support disaster recovery?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cruzan established the Island Spirit Fund following the 2017 hurricane season. A portion of proceeds from every bottle of Hurricane Proof Rum goes directly to disaster recovery efforts in the US Virgin Islands and across the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work with 137 Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal as an overproof float in a dark-and-stormy, Mai Tai, or zombie. Also works as the base of a strong rum punch where dilution from mixers tames the proof. Classic tiki drinks are natural homes for overproof rum.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Cruzan Distillery?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cruzan distillery on St. Croix has been producing rum since 1760, making it one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the Caribbean.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"Why is it called 137 Proof?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"137 is the minimum sustained wind speed in knots of a Category 5 hurricane. Hurricane Maria struck the US Virgin Islands in September 2017 at that intensity. 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