Ron Flor de Cana Centenario 12 years Nicaragua Rum 40%

Centenario means centennial, and although the rum is not a hundred years old, the name hints at the ambition behind Flor de Caña's older expressions.

Expert description

Ron Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year is a Rum from Nicaragua, distilled five times and matured for 12 years in American oak casks, bottled at 40%.

The rum comes from the Flor de Caña distillery in Chichigalpa, at the foot of the San Cristóbal volcano, where the hot, mineral-rich climate accelerates maturation. Centenario 12 Year builds on the house's 7-year Gran Reserva with five extra years of maturation, delivering a deeper, more complex profile with pronounced notes of dried orange peel, apple and baking spice on top of the classic caramel and vanilla base.

Tasting notes

Nose

Toasted oak, caramel, dried orange peel, apple and light buttery toffee, plus baking spice.

Palate

Semi-sweet and stately, with nougat, almond butter, molasses and a hint of sherry.

Finish

Peppery spice, dark caramel and charred oak fading gently.

Distillery: Flor de Caña
Region/Country: Nicaragua
Type: Rum
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Distillation method: Column still, distilled 5 times
EAN no.: 7431008107003
Serving suggestion: Neat or on the rocks

Flavour profile

Caramel · Spiced · Fruity · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Flor de Caña has historically omitted an age statement on several of its releases for blending flexibility, but Centenario 12 Year remains among the expressions that still carry a clear age guarantee, reflecting the house's confidence in this particular blend.

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Frequently asked questions about Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year

What is Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year?

It is a Rum from Nicaragua, distilled five times and matured for 12 years in American oak casks, bottled at 40%.

What does Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year taste like?

Semi-sweet and full-bodied with nougat, almond butter and molasses, finishing with peppery spice and dark caramel.

What is the difference between Centenario 12 Year and the 7 Year Gran Reserva?

Centenario 12 Year has five extra years of maturation compared to the 7 Year, giving it a deeper, more complex profile with more pronounced notes of dried fruit and baking spice.

What does the name Centenario mean?

Centenario means centennial in Spanish and signals the ambition and tradition behind the house's older releases.

Where does Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year come from?

It comes from the Flor de Caña distillery at the foot of the San Cristóbal volcano in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua.

Is Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year a good rum for collectors?

Yes, its clear age statement and long, focused maturation make it a solid choice for those looking for an age-guaranteed Nicaraguan rum.