Flor de Caña

 

Flor de Caña is the world’s most-awarded rum with over 150 international medals since 2000. Established in 1890, it is Nicaragua’s only distillery and still family owned. Stemming from its market leadership throughout Central America, Flor de Caña enjoys a cult following from loyal fans around the world.

Loved for its richness due to the intensely volcanic soil in which the sugar cane grows, Flor de Caña is column distilled from black strap molasses. Every bottle is the age shown on the label; there is no solera system or blending from other ages.

The chosen one: FLOR DE CANA 4YO GOLD RUM

The chosen one: FLOR DE CANA GRAND RESERVE 7YO RUM

My impressions:

The 4yo features flavours of caramel, sugar cane, and peppery spice .The 7yo is like drinking fruitcake; this rum is full of raisins, cinnamon and spice.

A little about these wonderful rums:

1. How did you get into the production of fine rum?

Flor de Caña is one of the world’s most awarded rums and the leading rum brand in Central America. First produced at the San Antonio Sugar Mill in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua, in 1890, Flor de Cana is now distributed in over 40 countries worldwide and enjoys an enviable reputation for superior taste and quality.

2. What is your rum making philosophy?

To produce the highest quality rums in the world. Since the beginning, Flor de Caña has stood for an unwavering commitment to creating the highest quality rums; a commitment that comprises expert craftsmanship, the finest natural ingredients and a proprietary “Slow-Aged™ method.

3. What’s one thing everyone should know about rum production?

Flor de Caña Rums are handcrafted using only the finest ingredients and a proprietary, natural Slow-Aged™ method that guarantees a rum with incredibly smooth taste. The term Slow-Aged™ characterizes the natural, undisturbed aging process used to produce all Flor de Caña rums. The natural temperature, ventilation and duration of the aging process of Flor de Caña ensures that no excessive flavors or aromas are added to the product.

Flor de Caña utilizes 100% natural ingredients and is the only genuinely aged rum in the world, never blending different ages together. Aged in original barrelhouses, built without air-conditioning, electrical ventilation or humidifiers, this signature Slow-Aged™ process makes Flor de Caña the finest family of premium and super premium rums available today.

4. Could you please tell me a little more about the distillery?

Flor de Cana is a single estate, Nicaraguan Rum. Flor de Caña rum is produced by Compañia Licorera de Nicaragua, the only Distillery in Nicaragua.

The Flor de Caña distillery is located on the grounds of the company owned sugar plantation in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua. All raw materials are sourced, the rum is aged, and the liquid is bottled on site leading to the term ‘Single Estate’ which guarantees quality and consistency of all Flor de Caña products.

5. What global recognition has the rum achieved?

Flor de Cana has won hundreds of awards for its high quality and is recognized by experts and endorsed by top bartenders world-wide.

Flor de Cana is the first rum distillery to earn ISO9000 certification worldwide. Recent awards include: Double Gold Medals at the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.