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The Flor de Cana 12 year old is a fantastically complex rum which showcases the elegance, poise and power that this great distillery is renowned for. On the nose this rum shows clean and precise scents, which are neither heavy nor cloying. The opening nose yields an almost dizzying myriad of aromas including roasted nuts, toffee, crème brulee, mild spices (nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice) and hints of chocolate. The aromas carry through to the palate with a semi sweet element that adds rounded weight and supple personality. Flavours of dried fruits, dark brown sugar, nougat, pie spices and white pepper seem not to compete but complement one another, with effortless grace and elegance. The finish is flawless with lingering spices and molasses accents leaving a haunting impression of this fine elixir. A truly remarkable rum.
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Very Smooth. Medium amber color, a shade darker than the 12 year old. Respectfully sweet, brown sugary, light paraffin; all in very appealing harmony on the nose, with alcohol well integrated and no harsh nasal rush. The taste is noble, with a distinct dryness and favors of light chocolate, caramel, charred oak and a delicate but deeply delicious earthiness. The finish is dry, with hints of maple, and a bit of smokiness
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A soft entry leads to a round, dry, medium-bodied palate with caramel, sugar cane, and peppery spice flavors. Finishes with a dash of toasted coconut shavings and pepper.
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The palate is soft and delicate, dry and medium-bodied, with a hint of vanilla, coconut and a touch of spices given by the passage in bourbon barrels. The finish is long and dry, with a tone of toasted vanilla.
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Clean and pure offering very refined and precise flavours. The nose opens with top notes of apple peel, pear drops that make way for caramel, slight smoky oak, vanilla, roasted nuts and background spice notes. The addition of water yields baked cinnamon apple, nutmeg and sweeter tones in what is principally a dry rum. The palate mirrors the nose with a clean and surefooted lightness. The finish leaves lingering notes of baked apple smoky demarera sugar. A beautifully balanced rum.
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Clean and precise style of rum. The nose opens on notes of vanilla tinged red apple which seem to pick up toffee and honey accents deeper in the nose. Flavours of roasted nuts (almonds and hazelnuts), marmalade, dried fruits and caramel dominate the fine boned nose. The palate has real weight and richness with smooth textures that highlight toasted nuts, burnt sugar and medicinal spices. The finish shows tannic cinnamon and a buttery coconut fade. A fantastically clean and balanced rum.
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This rum is made from a short fermentation and column distilled. It is cask-aged in Nicaragua for nine years, before finishing the ageing in brandy cask. The begining is marked by floral notes, then notes of cashew nuts, passion fruits and sweet spices are developed towards the finish.