Flor de Caña 12 Year Rum, 70cl 40% ABV

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Flor de Caña is one of the early trailblazers in this space,” Paul Rice, president and CEO of Fair Trade USA, says. “They are one of just a few spirits companies to adopt Fair Trade practices in their supply chain.”

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Nose: Starts with rum raisins, mahogany and whiffs of diesel fumes. A sharp cloud of alcohol numbs the nose. Then developments of marzipan and modeling clay followed by orange soaked honey and a huge load of nuts such as macadamias, hazel and Brazil nuts. The smell is still sharp even after ten minutes. Flor de Caña produces both white and dark rums. [18] In 2018 it became fair trade certified through Fair Trade USA. [19] Established in 1890, Flor de Caña is the Latin American country’s most renowned export. “It is one of the oldest brands in the country and one of the most beloved; it’s become a symbol of pride for the country,” says Flor de Caña global ambassador Mauricio Solórzano. For 22 years, Solórzano has worked with Flor de Caña to share the story of its Italian founder who immigrated to Nicaragua and established the only rum company in the country—a top-tier rum now recognized among the premier brands in the world.

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The Heritage of Rum - FOUR Magazine". www.four-magazine.com. 2014-12-07. Archived from the original on 2017-08-06 . Retrieved 2017-02-28. Flor de Caña rum is distilled five times during its production. Each rum is aged in a charred oak barrel having previously been used to mature bourbon whiskey, and is also created to comply with kosher standards. [11] [12] The company's rums are aged for up to 25 years. [13] The contemporary line has five premium rums, two super-premium rums, and three ultra premium rums. [14] In 2013 the company updated its bottle design, that includes examples of the rum's award wins and a volcano, intended to represent the volcanic soil of Nicaragua. [15] The rums are distributed in forty-three countries. [16] The Flor de Caña brand symbol is present on all bottles. The logo depicts medals won by the rum and the San Cristobal Volcano. [17] Products [ edit ]Reaction: I´m thinking older siblings in the Flor de Cana family could be interesting to meet with. The twelve year old feels young and uncertain but the pedigree is there and should be able to produce something more astute. This one feels adolescent, thin and a little cheap which it really isn´t. This version would never be my first choice among the many other tasty friends I have in my cabinet so when do I drink it? The most common misperception of rum is that it is sweet or that it has a high sugar content. However, Flor de Caña rums have zero sugar content. Our rums are naturally aged without any sort of additives, accelerants or artificial ingredients. We only use three elements: alcohol of maximum purity, premium bourbon barrels and time. Inc., M. Shanken Communications. "Flor de Caña Gets a New Look - Drinks". {{ cite web}}: |last= has generic name ( help) The microclimate surrounding San Cristóbal plays another key factor. “Flor de Caña matures at a higher temperature and humidity level than other spirits such as whiskey and Cognac,” Mauricio Solórzano, global brand ambassador, says. “These conditions lead to a more dynamic interaction between the barrel and rum and to a higher [rate of evaporation].” In 1959 it was first exported to Venezuela, Costa Rica and other Central American countries. [6] [5] Between 1963 and 1965 the distillery in Chichigalpa underwent modernization updates. Eight years later a second distillery was constructed in Honduras. [7] During the 1980s, Flor de Caña was stored in large quantities due to the Nicaraguan Revolution. By 1990, Flor de Caña had the largest reserve of aged rum in the world. [2]

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How has Flor de Caña sustained such stature throughout the past century? Let us count the ways. Here are five things to know about the world’s finest rum. From One Man’s Mission to Family Tradition Flor de Caña ran a sustainable business long before the term was trending. For more than a decade, the distillery has operated fully on renewable energy. The company school has provided free education to the children of employees since 1913, and a company hospital has offered free medical services to employees and their families since 1958. At my beach house on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, while watching the most incredible sunsets. It just doesn’t get better than that. The brand was honoured with the Distillery Sustainability Award and Ethical Award during the 2021 Spirits Business Awards. Premium Nicaraguan rum brand Flor de Caña is focused on sustainability a b Central, Redaccion (11 November 2015). "Una historia de tradición que ha cautivado al mundo" (in Spanish). La Prensa . Retrieved 11 July 2017.

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Flor de Caña - Nicaragua's Award-Winning, Super Premium Rum". Flor de Caña. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12 . Retrieved 2007-03-07. We’re very proud to be one of the first global spirits to be Fair Trade certified and sustainably sourced. This certification assures consumers that our rums are produced in compliance with over 300 rigorous labor, social and environmental standards. We also distill our rum with 100 percent renewable energy, plant 50,000 trees annually and support various charity organizations in Nicaragua. Commitment to sustainability has been a family value since the first generation and continues to be a core value 130 years later. Varcasia, Antonio (3 September 2016). "Tranquilo Wins Flor de Cana International Tournament in Nicaragua". Marlin . Retrieved 5 August 2017. Diario, El Nuevo. "Nicaragua Sugar y Flor de Caña celebran 125 años". Archived from the original on 2019-10-07 . Retrieved 2017-02-28. My personal favorite drink is the Flor Ginger; it's a drink everyone can enjoy and very refreshing. It’s Flor de Caña 12-Year, ginger ale and an orange peel. Simple and fun!

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Setting up shop under the shadow of an active volcano might sound risky, but this particular real estate is entirely responsible for Flor de Caña’s distinctive flavor profile. The soil is fertilized by ash, the ideal rooting ground for rich molasses. That same mineral-laden earth helps enrich the water, percolating through the ages into underground reservoirs. Consequently, this unique biome artfully sculpts the two ingredients most vital to high-end rum. It’s a happy set of circumstances and it creates rich, complex rum. Flor de Caña rums are aged from four up to 25 years, and are dark amber, bold-bodied, and impossibly smoother. A Pioneer of Sustainable Spirit-Making Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua was founded in 1937. [4] After building the distillery, it was not until 1937 that Flor de Caña was formally introduced to the Nicaraguan market, with Flor de Caña Etiqueta Amarilla and Flor de Caña Etiqueta Roja being the first two flavors. [5] Diario, El Nuevo. "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Archived from the original on 2008-09-08 . Retrieved 2017-02-28. The distillery in Chichigalpa was completely modernized in 1996. The company now sponsors the Flor de Caña Open, an event on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica, [8] in addition to international bar-mixing competitions. [9] It also sponsors international fishing tournaments of the International Game Fish Association. [10] Production [ edit ]Flor de Caña made history in 2020 when it became the only global spirit brand to be certified both carbon neutral and Fair Trade. But this is not a new endeavour for the brand; Flor de Caña has already planted an impressive 800,000 trees since 2005 as part of its own annual reforestation programme. Over the past year and a half, Flor de Caña has reinforced its sustainable values through a number of initiatives. In April this year, Flor de Caña partnered with environmental charity One Tree Planted, and pledged to plant more than one million trees by 2025 – an area equating to almost 11 times the size of Monaco.