Flor de Caña 18YO Rum
- Dark Rum
- Nicaragua, 700ml
Flor de Caña 18 Year is an ultra-premium Nicaraguan rum patiently aged in bourbon casks for a velvety, oak-led finish. Naturally aged without additives and crafted by a fifth-generation family estate, it’s Carbon Neutral & Fair Trade Certified—an elegant sipper with serious gifting appeal.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Brilliant amber. Aromas of nuts and caramel. On the palate, intense vanilla and spice with a rounded, oaky depth; long, extra-smooth finish.
Key Details
- Distillery: Flor de Caña (Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua)
- Type: Dark Rum
- Region: Chichigalpa, Nicaragua (base of San Cristóbal volcano)
- ABV: 40%
- Volume: 700ml
- Stills: Continuous column distillation
- Aging: 18 years in American white oak bourbon barrels
- Other: Sustainably produced; Carbon Neutral; Fair Trade Certified
- Signature Serve: Neat or “on a rock” with orange peel
Cocktail Pairings
Old Cuban for celebratory sparkle; Rum Old Fashioned to spotlight vanilla and oak; Rum Manhattan for a rich, boozy silhouette; Hemingway Daiquiri for a drier, citrus-laced take; Rum Negroni for bittersweet sophistication.
Craftsmanship & Story
Family-owned since 1890, Flor de Caña distils with 100% renewable energy and naturally ages its rums without additives at the foot of an active volcano—then bottles an 18-year expression prized for balance, composure and depth.
Special Features
Carbon Neutral & Fair Trade Certified; naturally aged without additives; single-estate provenance; fifth-generation family stewardship.
Recognition & Accolades
Awarded across major global competitions for excellence and maturity.
- Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2024
- Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2008
- Double Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2006
- Gold: The Rum Masters, 2014
- Gold: International Wine & Spirit Competition “Best in Class”, 2005
- Silver: World Rum Awards, 2024
- 95/100: Wine Enthusiast, 2024
Consistent critical praise underscores its status as a refined, gift-worthy 18-year rum.
Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
A polished choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and corporate thanks—luxurious neat, elegant over a single cube.
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