Flor de Caña 12-Year

This was probably one of the first nicer rums I purchased. As a tiki hobbyist, the Zombie recipe does call for a Column Still Aged rum and this one fit the bill. For that purpose, I find it to do quite well.

I do not find a ton of complexity in this rum but I also feel like that is more on my untrained, newer, palette than on the rum. Strongest note for me is that of brown sugar.

Update: As I have continued my rum journey, I find this rum to really be lacking. I think I originally gave it the 7 based on the age statement and having little comparison. Nowadays it just seems to lack the character I expect of a 12 and the mouth feel is super thin. Kind of a disappointment.

I'm with the group that doesn't get the high raters.
This rum shows nicely, bottle and color but that's where it ends.
The trend to woo whiskey drinkers by by aging in over burnt casks causes this rum to have a strong ashy flavor. The next morning it was like I was kissing an ashtray, I had to eat a half a tin of Altoids to over come it. When I think on the 25 they offer that is awesome, I can't understand why they would offer this.
I drink neat most of the time, I tired to save it by mixing down with sparkling water and lime but to no avail.

Ótimo retrogosto, alcool bem presente, pouca ou até nenhuma doçura.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this but it was on my list to try so when I spotted it at a bar, I thought I might as well give it a go.
On the nose there was a bit of acetone, mixed with some caramel. The palate was more caramel but with some apple and woodsy notes, even though the mouthfeel was a bit thin.
Overall, not bad, possibly needed a bit more age or abv to give it another layer (though it has got me interested in the 18 and the 25 for sure).

This is a nice rum, especially if you drink it straight up. I think the ice shaking adds just enough water to make it taste good. Not quite as good as the 18yr, but I have to rate the same because of the price difference.

I can't fault this other than to say there are many far more exciting rums out there. There's no WOW factor but equally nothing bad to say. A sipper for sure, I managed to get a bottle for £20 and I'd certainly but it every week at that price but it's usually £35.

Was better than I was expecting.Caramel bomb, not harsh has a crepping burn after the finish. I will buy another bottle.

Jolie découverte de ce rhum !!
Beau travail de fût pour un rhum tour en douceur.

It's ok, and there's nothing particularly wrong with it, but a relative lack of spice or any differentiating standout notes makes me want something else at this price point.

The massive oak barrel aging sheds have sprinklers in the rafters keeping everything dripping wet. The on site gift shop is 30% cheaper than the local stores. This is a 3rd world country cranking out good Rum. I did the tour in 2017, brought home the legal limit.