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Flor de Caña 12-Year rum

Flor de Caña 12-Year

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Nicaragua | Aged | 40% ABV | Column Still (1-4) Distilled

A sugar-free 12-year old, ultra premium rum that is sustainably produced (Carbon Neutral & Fair Trade certified). From a 5th generation family estate, it is naturally aged without artificial ingredients, distilled 100% with renewable energy and KOSHER certified. A full-bodied rum with a long and smooth finish that lingers in the palate. Best enjoyed in a Rum Old Fashioned or with a splash of premium sparkling water or ginger ale and an orange twist.

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Tasty, but not quite great
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624 Flor de Caña 12-Year Ratings

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mamajuana 🇺🇸 | 148 ratings
Posted over 9 years ago

I tried this rum with 3 cigar pairings over several sessions in a single day.

The first pairing was with a A fuente gran reserva maduro. I found the alcohol to just come to the top of the nose sharply as well as the palate, I also felt it went down a bit fiery in the throat a rarity for a 12 year old rum.

The second pairing was a brick house Maduro a sweeter spicier Nicaraguan cigar seemed to pair much better and the flavors came out a bit more and it seemed sweeter and smoother overall as the cigar paired well with this.

The final pairing was a 7-20-4 Maduro. this was an unmemorable experience and I don't think the pairing helped nor detracted from this experience.

Overall, I would smoke a Brick house cigar maduro wrapper anytime with this as a perfect pairing which enhanced the rum.

On its own this rum I felt was below the bar I was expecting for its age and price point. Its incredibly sharp nose detracted from this. I actually held my nose like a child as I drank this from my snifter. This also was fiery in the throat a rarity for a more aged rum almost comparable to a lower end gold but not quite. Mixed its much better but at the general price of admission I could point you to plantation artisinal or 10+ other rum mixers which are on par or better actually, so I have omitted this from my score.

Overall, I wanted to love this rum, I really did. I have heard so many great things about it. This experience detracts me from this rum line away from trying 18. I think ill stick with other lines for now.

Finally, I was not Flor'd.

Heliski Agent (PREMIUM) 🇺🇸 | 11 ratings
Posted 5 months ago

I'm relatively new, but this is one of my top picks so far.

Piotr 🇵🇱 | 53 ratings
Posted 1 year ago

Rich in taste and smooth, a very solid position overall.

MacekMičiMottlů 🇨🇿 | 18 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

Caramel taste with some vanilla and oak.‎ not long aftertaste

StormTristan 🇳🇴 | 5 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

This has to be one of the smoothes rums out there. It's not as spicy as lets say diplomático and maybe not as full bodied and complex, but man this rum surpriced me in a good way.

Thinking about caramel, a little vanilla honey, chocolate and hint of coffe in the taste profile it's something else then all the rums ive tried before.
It doesn't have much sugar in it but still taste just as sweet as a good rum should. Only reason i dont give it 10/10 but rather a 9/10 is that i want to save my 10 for something that just blows me away.

Every rum drinker should try this one, even those who are used to sugary sweet rums will like this even with it's low sugar content. I only drink my rums neat with one ice cube btw.

tomasbuban (PREMIUM) 🇸🇰 | 10 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

I certify this review is my own opinion and that I do not have a professional affiliation with Diplomatico.

The_Prawn 🇬🇧 | 2 ratings
Posted over 1 year ago

It’s has a lovely golden colour. The nose is deep Carmel and spice but is dominated by ethanol at the end. Has a good flavour but has a short finish. It’s not the smoothest either. I do prefer this one with some coconut water ice. Very good on a hot and humid day. I’m going to grab that ice now and finish this night cap with a fuller and smoother flavour. 6.5 really for me and at £35 mark it’s a lovely addition to the cabinet.

ShakingSince95 🇳🇱 | 44 ratings
Posted 2 years ago

This one got a light grassy aroma that turns into a wood almost funky fungus note. Certainly interesting but not the first bottle I would go for as a sipper.

Dwscott27 🇨🇦 | 1 rating
Posted over 2 years ago

Good bang for the buck, smooth taste, good for all occasions

Wahlman 🇸🇪 | 52 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

One of my absolute favourites. The bottle feels a bit luxurious.

JKNitro 🇫🇮 | 94 ratings
Posted over 2 years ago

Light copper color, sweet dry fruit and vanilla notes on the nose. Taste gives oak and spices, quite dry. Then turns to a nice burn/warmth to chest. Taste doesn't last that long.
Maybe not a keeper, but I'll revisit it once in a while.




Brand Details

Name: 12-Year
Years Aged: 12
ABV: 40%
Type: Flor de Caña
Raw Material: Unknown
Process: Pure blend (1 distillery)
Distillation: Column Still (1-4)
Women leading Rum: Yes

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