Flor de Caña 18 Year Rum, 70cl 40% ABV

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This brand makes some great entry-level mixing rums. But the aged ones are worthy of slow sipping, like this gem showing equal parts molasses and coffee. Update one month later: I have tried like hell to like this as a sipping rum, but even letting it breathe in the snifter or the bottle does little to improve the flavors other than to remove the alcohol burn. Save your money and get the best from the Central American Caribbean with Flor De Cana 7.

Portale di informazione su distillati e vini liquorosi, si offre di fornire a tutti gli strumenti indispensabili per gustare il proprio distillato preferito, approfondendo la conoscenza di questo variegato e affascinante mondo. Recensioni dettagliate in italiano a cura dell'autore Giuseppe Napolitano. It’s a happy set of circumstances and it creates rich, complex rum. Flor de Caña rums are aged from four up to 25 years, and are dark amber, bold-bodied, and impossibly smoother. A Pioneer of Sustainable Spirit-Making We love the depth and lingering finish of this balanced rum. Ginger, pastry, and cardamom notes waft out from this delightful spirit. add Del Empalme de Chichigalpa (Gasolinera Uno) 2km al sur (Km 120 Carretera a Chinadenga, Chichigalpa, Nicaragua This drink has long been associated with the blinking lights and mistletoe of the holidays. Yet, we find that the creamy British invention carries intrigue almost year-round, especially now that the nights are getting a tad bit chillier. Sure, we prefer a Mojito or a Dark and Stormy on a balmy afternoon, but come night-time, especially just before bed, the Tom and Jerry is a real boozy triumph.When Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa left his native Italy for Nicaragua in 1875, rum wasn’t on his mind. During the Gold Rush, Alfredo created a successful steamboat route connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific, passing through Nicaragua. But destiny would set him on a new course altogether. Today you’ll find locally produced bottles everywhere from the Caribbean to the Congo; Honduras to Hawaii. You’d be searching for quite some time, however, before you found one with the pedigree of Flor de Caña. The 125-year-old Nicaraguan brand has carried its craft across five generations of family stewardship, amassing countless accolades along the way. Most recently, it was named 2017 Best Rum Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. Easily one of the most celebrated Jamaican producers, Appleton Estate touts a lineup bartenders like to brag about. The 21-year-old offers all the nuance you would expect from more than two decades of mellowing in a barrel. It’s not cheap, but it’s also worth every dollar. Oggi desidero parlarvi del Flor de Caña Centenario 18, la seconda espressione più matura della gamma dopo il 25. This rum from Trinidad and Tobago tastes of plantains and toffee. It’s an ideal sipper after a big meal or when you just feel like dipping into some tropical bliss. Its brown sugar tone looks brilliant in the glass, so sip it neat.

Melton suggests calling on younger expressions of Flor de Caña to supplant whiskey in a Boulevardier. This preparation subdues the rum’s natural sweetness, balancing it with dry and bitter tones from vermouth and Campari. As Flor de Caña 18 is a surprisingly mild rum given its old age and natural properties, it’s surprisingly easy to accord with various food and cigars. Indeed, its body is quite light and not at all overwhelming. The alcohol is naturally aged in small, white oak premium bourbon barrels sealed with Nicaraguan plantain leaves,” Solórzano says. “Our rums mature without artificial ingredients, accelerants, and with zero sugar content.” It’s a promise rarely made by large-scale rum distilleries. A Bartender’s Best Friend Firstly, Flor de Caña’s palate follows closely from its aromatic bouquet. An overall mild rum with intricate complexity, it reveals a juxtaposition of sweet and salty flavours. A rum with real finesse, this classy Cuban option deserves your best Cognac glass. Take in its many parts, from a floral nose to the potpourri of citrus, caramel, baking spices, and coffee cake notes you get on the palate.It's like it's been left too long to mature in the barrel shifting the whole balance of flavour to a disappointing level. Flor de Caña is one of the early trailblazers in this space,” Paul Rice, president and CEO of Fair Trade USA, says. “They are one of just a few spirits companies to adopt Fair Trade practices in their supply chain.”

The natural beauty of Nicaragua — pristine lakes and waterfalls, fertile jungle, bountiful sugarcane — convinced him to make rum his business. So in 1890 he established a distillery at the base of San Cristóbal, the tallest and most active volcano in Nicaragua. This fateful decision led to the birth of Flor de Caña, and a liquid legacy guarded today by his great-great-grandchildren. The Secret Is in the Soil A rum crafted in Barbados, The Real McCoy is buttery goodness. It’s aged in old bourbon and white wine casks and shows dark chocolate and even a welcomed hint of smoke. Flor de Caña continues raising the bar for the global spirits industry around environmental sustainability and social responsibility,” says Rice. “[They’ve created] a mechanism for investing in the workers producing the raw ingredients for the rum. We’re excited by this partnership and the ripple effect that it’s poised to create.” 100 Percent Natural From Field to Flask The microclimate surrounding San Cristóbal plays another key factor. “Flor de Caña matures at a higher temperature and humidity level than other spirits such as whiskey and Cognac,” Mauricio Solórzano, global brand ambassador, says. “These conditions lead to a more dynamic interaction between the barrel and rum and to a higher [rate of evaporation].” Finally, a Davidoff Nicaragua would be a premium middle ground between the two aforementioned blends. Closing ThoughtsFlor de Caña ran a sustainable business long before the term was trending. For more than a decade, the distillery has operated fully on renewable energy. The company school has provided free education to the children of employees since 1913, and a company hospital has offered free medical services to employees and their families since 1958. As for the occasion, this is a unique and exciting rum that can be enjoyed for any occasion. You can certainly drink it at home with your favourite cigar. Alternatively, its traditionally-shaped bottle and presentation would be fitting for more formal occasions. As you pour it into your glass, you'll be captivated by its rich copper hue. The aromas that waft from the glass are equally enchanting. Sweet notes of toffee and butterscotch take centre stage, offering a delightful contrast to the spicy hints of nutmeg and clove. Additionally, you may notice subtle nuances of dry grass and delicate florals, adding an intriguing layer of complexity to the bouquet. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

Despite an impressive age statement, Flor de Caña 18 is a floral, unctuous, and mild rum, which offers a truly complex experience. Flor de Caña also prides itself in its transparency. If you’re looking for a rum with real length, this is your bottle. Made in Nicaragua, this 18-year-old beauty shows all the right amounts of sweet, spicy, nutty, and fruity. The subtle mix of vanilla and caramel were the first scents that come across, with hints of toffee and butter. To the taste, definite vanilla, oak and toffee flavors linger on the tongue with an easy after taste and finish. Once you’ve finished reading our review, feel free to peruse our wide range of rum and spirit content such as the following resources:Actually, this 18 year old Flor de Cana is a bit harsher than it's 7 year old younger brother. Why pay a little more than double? Just to get a pretty bottle? Comme tous les rhums, il est fabriqué avec du sucre comme matière première. L’utilisation de la mélasse ou du sucre brut n’est pas révélée et le point de départ exact n’est pas exactement spécifique… Flor de Caña è un rum proveniente dal Nicaragua, realizzato dall’omonima distilleria situata ai piedi di San Cristóbal, il più alto vulcano attivo della Nazione. Fin dal lontano 1890, tutte le fasi della produzione vengono effettuate direttamente in loco sotto la supervisione della famiglia Pellas, che detiene la distilleria fin dalla fondazione ed è oggi giunta alla quinta generazione. Cependant, quelle que soit la forme de la bonté sucrée, elle est mélangée avec de la levure et de l’eau et on la laisse fermenter.