Flor de Caña Añejo Clásico 5-Year

I forgot all about this one made by Flor de Cana until I saw it on the shelf next the 7 year and 12 year old. For only $21, I considered it worth the try, but have not had much luck with their 4 year Oro Anejo or their 18 year. Their 7 year is still my favorite up to this point, so I compared this one, the 7 year, and 12 year side by side in Glencairn glasses. All three were allowed to breathe for 30 minutes.

This one is clearly the palest in color between all three, almost like a light orange and yellow. As for the darker colors on the other two, I could not tell them apart. The breathing allowed the aroma to all but dissipate on all three. The taste on this one is quite smooth with natural sweetness. The after taste is wonderful oak that reminds me of Don Q 2005 Single Barrel. Comparing this one to their 7 year made me place this one even better than my old favorite from them. This one is smoother by far. I am glad that I came across it today!

Este ron de 5 años de añejamiento, es bueno para tomarse con Coca-Cola, tiene gran sabor a madera y para disfrutar un momento con los amigos. Garantiza dolor de cabeza

Decent bottle of rum. Semi smooth but with a bit of sour after notes. Better in cola, and surprisingly enough, gets better as the night wears on. Not something I reach for to impress someone, but fills the need in a pinch.

Not a sipping rum. Will have to use mix to enjoy this rum. This is one of the worst rums I have tried.

A friend bought me a bottle from Niccaragua when she was on vacation and the best rum i ever drank

Vanilla-forward aroma, dried fruits, banana, a little bit oaky.
Flavor is full of oakyness, bitter chocolate, raisins and currents. Would be a bit rough to drink neat. Good rum for mixing or infusing.

Of course, FDC 12 is better thank this 5 year. However, this has almost same aroma and taste, a little thin. Not bad.

It's alright but for 15 quid wasn't expecting much but it's sound with a mixer I'll probably have it again

Hey let’s be honest if you love sipping rum this one might not make your short list but this entry level rum from the Flor De Cana group hits it out of the park for being an honest low budget smooth rum easy mixed without crying and great taste to boot
I could drink this one all day just like I like it 1 shot rum 2 shots coke 2 shots water with 2-3 cubes
Two thumbs up 👍

Bit too much of a burn to this but perfectly good in a mixer.