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.

We love the depth and lingering finish of this balanced rum. Ginger, pastry, and cardamom notes waft out from this delightful spirit. 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 FlaskI tried in Nicaragua all of Flor de Canas. If you want to compare 7, 12 and 18 YO you can see difference with colour and nose. But taste...that's for me surprise...sooo little difference even between 7 and 18? 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, 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. 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… 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?

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. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. 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.

As for cigars, it feels only appropriate to suggest a few Nicaraguan blends. Overall, a balanced medium-bodied cigar would fair best with this rum and Nicaragua offers tobacco with uniquely mineral flavours that would accord well with its notes. 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. A rum hailing from Bermuda and sporting an objectively lovely label, the Exquisito reminds so much of a fresh slice of pecan pie. Pour some out and enjoy as it evolves in the glass over time. 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 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.

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. Delivered 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.How has Flor de Caña sustained such stature throughout the past century? Let us count the ways. Here are five things to know about the world’s finest rum. From One Man’s Mission to Family Tradition Flor 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.

Once you’ve finished reading our review, feel free to peruse our wide range of rum and spirit content such as the following resources: 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 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.”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. 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. 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.