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

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A negociant-style rum of sorts, this dark spirit blends spirits from all over the Americas, and rather brilliantly. The result is a big-bodied rum influenced by sherry cask finishing. 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… 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].”

When you take your first sip, you'll embark on a journey of flavours that dance gracefully on your palate. Oak spices dominate the forefront, creating a harmonious equilibrium with a touch of sweetness. Notes of tobacco and a gentle fruitiness reveal themselves, contributing to the rum's remarkable complexity. 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. 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 FriendDelivered with an oily velvet texture, it opens on ripe peaches, praline confections, and crushed bay leaf. Its long and natural ageing process is immediately apparent and the depth of its flavours flourish shortly afterwards.

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. Ultimately, what you pour out of the bottle is only going to be as good as the ingredients that went into it. Blessed with volcano-enriched molasses, Flor de Caña safeguards its product through every step of production. 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? I enjoy how the different ranges have very different flavor profiles,” Micah Melton, beverage director at The Aviary in Chicago and New York, says. “From crisp and dry, to rich and toffee — you can really play up the nuance between the 4 year and the 25, and everything in between.” Finally, if you are so inclined, you can test the rum’s viscometrical potential like whisky with a drop of water. A single drop in your glass will reveal rich whirls and lavish clouds, which nod to an unchilled filtering process.This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.

For instance, a Plasencia Original Reserva has a spicy profile that marries well with the rum’s gingerbread and toffee properties. Otherwise, you may consider a Mombacho Tierra Volcan, which has a certain depth that adds pleasant contrast to the rum. Flor de Caña 18 boasts an unctuous yet refined nose. While its bouquet isn’t exactly intense and rather mild, it’s rich in flavour. It reveals complex aromas that are somewhat diverse and vivid in the nostrils. When it’s time for dessert, Melton enjoys busting out the elder aged liquid to celebrate its underlying depth. He recently used it in an after-dinner-style Manhattan designed to “bring out the rich chocolate and vanilla notes… accented with chocolate and mint,” he says. “It’s a Peppermint Patty-inspired rum Manhattan, with Flor de Caña 25 Year, dark chocolate-infused vermouth, fernet, and menthol.” Thirsty yet? Where to Buy! Finally, a Davidoff Nicaragua would be a premium middle ground between the two aforementioned blends. Closing ThoughtsA 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.

The Reserva Exclusiva from Diplomatico—distilled in copper pot stills and aged for 12 years— is considered among the best rums from Venezuela, a country which was, itself, way ahead of the US on the rum renaissance. Straight, its prominent flavors are caramelized banana and roasted tropical fruits but with ice McCoy says the rum "comes alive with subtle spice, dry vanilla, and smooth chocolate."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.