- With over 130 years' experience of producing top-class rums, this is a must-try expression from Flor de Cana.
- Flor de Cana produce some of the most natural rums in the world - sugar free, gluten free, carbon neutral and Fair Trade Certified.
- We love the rich, full-bodied texture of this rum, with its intense red fruit characters, nuances of toasted nuts and smooth chocolatey finish.
- ABV: 40.0%
- Size: 70cl
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Category:
Rum -
Country:
Nicaragua -
Style:
Dark Rum -
Brand:
Flor de Cana -
Type:
Molasses -
Age:
12 yr -
Cask Type:
American Oak
Other classifications
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Suitable
for Vegetarians -
Suitable
for Vegans
Find out more about Flor de Cana Gran Reserva 12 Year Old Rum
Find out more about Flor de Cana Gran Reserva 12 Year Old Rum
The Spirit The Spirit
Nicaragua
A full-bodied Central American rum, aged in small 180 litre 2nd fill American white oak casks in the unique climate at the foot of the San Cristóbal volcano in Nicaragua. The high volcanic temperatures increase the rate of evaporation of the spirit in the casks and produce rums of distinctive character due to the intense interaction between the spirit and the barrel. This 12 year old release is rich, packed with red fruits and toasted nuts.
Back Story Back Story
The story of Flor de Cana is one of bravery and adventure and it began in 1875 when Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa, a young man from Genoa, Italy, risked everything by leaving the comforts of the old continent to travel to the exotic country of Nicaragua. In 1890 he found the perfect setting for the Flor de Cana distillery at the base of the San Cristóbal volcano, the tallest and most active volcano in Nicaragua! Madness or genius? Only time would tell. The fertility of its surrounding lands, a pure water source and the hot volcanic climate were instrumental in forging the rum's unique and distinguished character. Through its 130-year history, the brand, the company and the family have lived through a civil war, nationalizations, hyperinflation, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Throughout all this, and against all odds, the company has also been able to remain a family business for five generations.
The Perfect Serve The Perfect Serve
We love to use this in a rum old-fashioned, swapping out bourbon or whisky for this 12 year old rum. However, it also works when paired with ginger ale and a squeeze of fresh orange. Use a highball glass, plonk in some ice, add 35cl of rum, a squeeze of fresh orange and top up with ginger ale. We prefer ginger ale as opposed to ginger beer as it allows the rum to the fore. Garnish with a wedge of fresh orange, et voila!
