Origin of St. Croix. Gary Nelthropp master distiller. Eight generations of craftsmanship 1760. Since 1760, eight generations of the Nelthropp family have been distilling and ageing one of the world's best tasting rums on St. Croix using only natural ingredients. Cruzan Aged Rum is a blend of rums aged minimum 1 year in American oak casks. The result is a taste that is smooth, round and aromatic with a slight sweetness and a long, pleasant finish. 40% alc. by vol. Distilled, aged & blended by Cruzan International, St. Croix US Virgin Islands.