Flor de Caña Extra Dry 4

This white rum has a subdued nosing. There is a very strong rum taste which is quite dry. I like the dryness neat. The finish however is very light and short, so you soon forget it.

This rum is outstanding in a cocktail. Classic Daiquiri - YES, Airmail - YES, Tiki Drinks that call for white rum? ABSOLUTELY. Why would anyone want to sip a white rum?

Flor De Cana doesn't really strike my fancy, they are drier rums that even with age are still harsh so I don't prefer them. I bought this bottle just because I figured it couldn't be a bad white rum, white's usually run harsh and drier so this was right up Flor De Cana's lane. I didn't give this a really fair test I figured it was gonna be like drinking the sun so I skipped out on the glacrain glass and opted for a 1 hit in the tumbler glass. Popping the top off it's a really good aroma for a white, vanilla oak (usual's) and it has a agricole kind of body. In the glass it is much the same with (surprisingly) no strong alcohol fumes, okay? weird. Drinking it straight I half expected Satan to spit in my mouth BUT WAIT A SECOND, it's actually really good, in fact really good straight. No harsh upfront burn or even afterburn, pleasant oak and vanilla with a unique tasting sugar cane, mildly dry with some spice that is very balanced. Honestly I am dumbfounded at how good of a white rum this is for it's price. I've paid much more for something of this quality. I think a lot of people are interpreting the price to be a factor of it's quality and rating it such. The Rum and Coke it makes is very similar to an aged rum and coke (15 year old rums). It has that same type of mellow rum character along with a dry fart of the cask that a lot of aged rums make. Definitely a must have staple for those that seek not only quality but bargain hunters as well. Why not a 9 or a 10? Well it's really not that complex, an 8 rum is a solid rum that can be enjoyed as a sipper but they are ultimately the B+ students, smart but still nothing standoutish. 9's and 10's do something very unique, they have a personality, they are bold, deep, rich and enticing. This doesn't have that appeal to it that those offer however it is still a fantastic choice.

This is among my favorite white rums. It's slightly sweet and armotatic with subtle flavors and fairly smooth, more complex than most other white rums. I've tried this neat, neat with a little water, chilled and on the rocks and it held up every time. It's another good buy at around $15 US for 750 ml.

Great value and my go to for mojitos, or just with lime and lots of ice in the summer. A good alternative to the bigger brands. Not much to say about it as it lack body and complexity. A good clear spirit though.

A great little mixer. Average for Mojitos. A good addition to the cabinet for a white rum.

I was looking for a cheap light mixing rum that could compete with Bacardi on price but with better flavor. Flor 4 fits the bill. You can't do better for the price. I love to mix it with cola.

Tried this is a sample sipper and it was pleasant enough. I can definitely see it being even better as a mixer though since it has enough of a distinct flavor to stand on its own.

It's not going to excite your tastebuds, nor are you going to sip it neat but if you need something to mix, this is a great rum.

This is my go to for mojitos and blender drinks. Great value, easy to find. Nothing stands out in this rum, which is good. Provides a nice neutral rum base to mixed drinks.