Nicaragua’s Flor de Cana has an enormous assortment of rums with age statements (actual age statements, not that previous numerical trickery scenario), together with an 18 12 months previous expression. Why, then, did the corporate drop a 17 12 months previous rum late final 12 months? Seems it’s a restricted launch obtainable solely at choose retailers — and bottled at a barely increased proof. It’s bottled with out added sugar or different components, with about 18,000 bottles obtainable within the U.S. It isn’t billed as a single barrel launch, however bottles are labeled with each a barrel and bottle quantity on them.
Flor de Cana 17 Years Outdated Evaluate
This can be a relatively winey rum, the nostril candy and fruity, with oxidized overtones that evoke a nutty glass of sherry. Toasted coconut and milk chocolate underlay the fruit-and-wine assault, enhanced by a dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon.
The palate doesn’t change the general tone a lot in any respect. Brilliant and fruity notes of cherry flip raisiny in brief order, evoking sherry once more, then Port. Loads of caramel and milk chocolate filter in from there, with espresso bean extra evident because the rum expands on the tongue. Wealthy and rounded, it’s virtually a bit syrupy because of the upper abv, with an intense be aware of brown sugar and grilled pineapple clinging to the end.
All instructed it’s a enjoyable trip that’s enhanced by its barely increased proof, although it doesn’t change a lot of the Flor de Cana method. I prefer it higher than the 18 12 months previous, I’ll say.
87 proof. Reviewed: Barrel #14.
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Flor de Cana Rum 17 Years Outdated
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