Nicaragua’s Flor de Cana has a large assortment of rums with age statements (actual age statements, not that previous numerical trickery state of affairs), together with an 18 yr previous expression. Why, then, did the corporate drop a 17 yr previous rum late final yr? Seems it’s a restricted launch accessible solely at choose retailers — and bottled at a barely greater proof. It’s bottled with out added sugar or different components, with about 18,000 bottles accessible 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 Previous Overview
It is a moderately 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. Vivid 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 nearly 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 experience that’s enhanced by its barely greater proof, although it doesn’t change a lot of the Flor de Cana method. I prefer it higher than the 18 yr previous, I’ll say.
87 proof. Reviewed: Barrel #14.
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Flor de Cana Rum 17 Years Previous
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