The Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva is an exceptional dark golden rum crafted in Nicaragua by Flor de Cana, one of Central America's most esteemed producers. This 7-year-old gran reserva is naturally aged in bourbon barrels and is certified fair trade, climate-neutral, and sustainable. With a mahogany color and a rich aroma of toasted coconut, vanilla, and figs, it captivates the senses. The flavor profile is complex, featuring notes of honey, dark chocolate, and a long, smooth finish.
This rum is relatively balanced and fruity, showcasing a light banana note and an ethereal character. It consistently offers flavorful notes of vanilla, nuts, and caramel. Aeration enhances the roasted nutty side, opening up to coffee. The rum remains light and retains its original character over time.
On the palate, the Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva is tasty yet light, dancing on the taste buds with its ethereal side. The notes of nuts and wood remain suspended and do not settle. This multi-award-winning rum delivers a round and full-bodied experience with a rich, smooth texture.
Overall, the Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva offers great value within its price range. It can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed with soda or sparkling water. Additionally, it works exceptionally well in cocktails, harmonizing beautifully with ingredients like lime, grapefruit, Cherry Brandy, or Falernum.
Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva is not particularly sweet. It has a strong and spicy profile with a good balance of fruity and nutty flavors.
This rum can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed with soda or sparkling water. It's also a great choice for cocktails, harmonizing well with lime, grapefruit, Cherry Brandy, or Falernum.
While it can be sipped, some reviewers recommend it more for mixing in cocktails due to its strong and spicy character.
Some reviewers find it more complex than the 4-year-old version, but not significantly different from the 12-year-old version, which is similarly priced.
Overall, Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva offers a complex and spicy profile with a balanced mix of fruity and nutty flavors, making it a solid choice for both mixing and sipping.
Opinions on the Flor de Cana 7yo Grand Reserva are mixed but generally positive. Some find it a fairly complex rum with good flavors and a nice finish, though not particularly unique. It's noted for its strong, spicy character and nutty undertones. While it's a great mixer and offers good value under £50, some prefer other options for pure sipping. Comparisons to both younger and older versions of Flor de Cana reveal slight differences in complexity and smoothness, but overall, it remains a versatile and enjoyable rum.
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