Ron Flor de Cana 18 years Nicaragua Rum 40%

The 18-year is the pinnacle of Flor de Caña's hierarchy, the edition where the house shows just how long Nicaraguan rum can wait to become perfect.

Expert description

Ron Flor de Caña 18 Year is a Rum from Nicaragua, matured for 18 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. The 18-year is the house's most matured standard release and builds on the Centenario 12 Year with a further six years of maturation, delivering a markedly deeper, rounder and more velvety profile. It is a rum made for quiet enjoyment rather than cocktails, with a complexity that needs time to unfold.

Tasting notes

Nose

Nuts and caramel, with rich oak spice, zesty orange peel and dark brown sugar sweetness, complemented by nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and anise.

Palate

Intense vanilla and spice, with dark chocolate, toffee and caramel, supported by nutty oak.

Finish

Full-bodied yet velvety, with a long, smooth and oak-driven finish.

Distillery: Flor de Caña
Region/Country: Nicaragua
Type: Rum
Age: 18 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
EAN no.: 7431008107027
Serving suggestion: Neat in a snifter glass

Flavour profile

Velvety · Spiced · Nutty · Full-bodied

Investment potential

Low to medium. As the house's most matured standard release, Flor de Caña 18 Year holds a firm place among collectors of Nicaraguan rum, though it remains widely available rather than limited.

Did you know?

Flor de Caña itself recommends letting the rum breathe in the glass for a few minutes before the first sip, precisely to give the complex aromas time to fully open up.

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Frequently asked questions about Flor de Caña 18 Year

What is Flor de Caña 18 Year?

It is a Rum from Nicaragua, matured for 18 years in American oak casks and bottled at 40%, the house's most matured standard release.

What does Flor de Caña 18 Year taste like?

Intense and full-bodied with vanilla, spice, dark chocolate and toffee, finishing velvety and oak-driven.

Is Flor de Caña 18 Year worth it?

The long maturation gives a markedly deeper and more complex profile than the younger editions, making it a solid choice for the serious rum lover.

What is the difference between Flor de Caña 18 Year and Centenario 12 Year?

The 18-year has six extra years of maturation compared to the 12-year, giving a deeper, more velvety and complex profile.

Where does Flor de Caña 18 Year come from?

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

How is Flor de Caña 18 Year best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat in a snifter glass, ideally after a few minutes of breathing so the aromas can fully unfold.