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Flor de Caña 12 Años
Bourbon drinkers and anyone easing into dry, oak-driven rum will feel at home here. It's a 12-year Nicaraguan column-still pour built on wood, caramel, vanilla and toasted nuts, with a bit of leather and spice. Several tasters call it rounded but one-dimensional — the oak leads and the finish stays short. Pleasant on a quiet evening, not something to over-analyze.
The community says- Dry, not sugary
- Rounded, easy sipping
- But: Short finish
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How does Flor de Caña 12 Años taste?
Aggregated from 371 community reviews.
Dry, oak-forward everyday sipper Most find it well-made and dry, with wood, vanilla and roasted nuts. The common gripe: it's a bit thin and one-note, and the finish fades fast.
Bourbon fans and drinkers who want a dry, oaky sipper without sweetness
People who want sweet, fruity rum or bold high-ester character
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RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 46% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 6% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
72% rate it between 6 and 8. 49 selected write-ups from 371 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
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Review by Henry Davies
A rum which I have known for a long time and super reliable. Nose is spicy and woody but hints at what is to come. The mouth is a bit one dimensional but there is enough interesting going on to keep me intrigued - leather, spice and some burnt butterscotch. Finish is long with spice and nutmeg alongside barrel influence and leather. It’s one of the best in terms of non dosed distilleries in Central America and versatile across cocktails and straight up. Super solid Spanish style rum
Review by Steve the Barman
Most helpful positive review
All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.
Review by Leo Krüper
Most helpful critical review
Tangy hazelnut liqueur with a slightly burning finish. Certainly sweetened, colored and flavored to spice up the neutral alcohol. Let's see how it performs in cola. It performs as expected in cola, although there's not much you can do wrong. Therefore a slight upgrade to 30. Nice and unobtrusive with ginger beer.
Review by LukaŽiga
6,2:The first nose releases some fairly dry alcoholic aromas. The wood is strongly toasted, releasing notes of well-roasted nuts, chocolate note. A pass of solvent loosens the vanilla from the wood, then reveals a fruity, sweet and tangy character. Caramel and vanilla are accompanied by a very ethereal white floral side. The rum needs time to open, it washes away the alcohol notes and the rum will remain on dry notes of strongly toasted wood and roasted nuts. The dry, vegetal notes evoke walnut blossom, while the woody notes lighten up a little. 7:On the palate, the contrast is quite astonishing, as the rum is now very sweet. Toasted wood and roasted nuts are balanced by this sweetness. Walnuts and hazelnuts are tinged with a burnt, almost tarry touch. The rum is then fluid and light, with hints of tobacco, coconut, red fruit. 6:On the finish, the rum dries out and hooks the taste buds, bringing walnut out and is pretty short. Well, this rum could be easily skipped. 18 is more rounded and sippable..
Review by abaker-rum
Woody, caramel, vanilla on repeat. The same notes you get on the nose carry to the palate and to the finish. Nothings stands out about this rum, but nothing is bad about this rum. It is a well rounded taste that would make a good base for a cocktail where you just want a basic molasses rum flavor.
Review by TheJackDrop
Again, not much. Dried fruit and nuts on the nose. Vanilla, wood and spices on the palate. Finishes with nougat and light spices. Tested as a Mule with ginger beer, it's fine, otherwise dry it's of no particular interest.
Review by C Ap Adam
Nose: Wood, caramel, vanilla & wafts of alcohol primarily. A bit deeper in there's dried fruit (dates, fig), chocolate shavings and bitter skin nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds). Mouth: The stronger elements of the nose continue onto the palate, alongside some pleasant spice, though it all feels too thin and half-hearted. Finish: Shorter than I'd have wanted. I find an uninspiring bitterness in the aftertaste - that of walnut skin. Impression: As drinkable as it is, perhaps I was expecting more for the price and the presentation. I think I understand why people like it - it's an archetypal Spanish-style sipper - but I find it lacks personality to cement itself as a must-buy for my shelves.
Review by Portman
Slightly sweeter and less woody than the 18-year-old and overall better value for money. Still, not a revelation.
Review by wrighty03
Very delicious, woody and lots of spices, hints of vanilla, delicious
Review by Rum Schnacker Falk Redlich
runder, wenig fruchtiger würziger rum ohne spitzen, breit, feinaromig, kein powerhouse, subtile leckere aromenstruktur
Review by Flo B.
Smells like a fruity honey with vanilla and toffee. Tastes light and sweet and is quite mouthwatering. Not as smooth as some other rums, but not harsh. Obviously not as sweet as sugared rums, but not bitter and no raw wood flavour. On the taste I get warm barrel spices, especially vanilla and nutmeg. The finish is short to medium, not much flavour...a bit nutty, but again quite mouthwatering. It makes me want to sip again rather quickly.
Review by Adam Rajchert
W sumie to pominąłem celowo ale wśród innych column still ma w sobie coś, bardzo solidny daily dram. Szanuję za brak cukru. Zaskakująco gładki aftertaste. Zapach: orzech laskowy, delikatnie oleisty, lakier, chipsy bananowe, papryka ancho, świeże jabłka, trzcina cukrowa, kawa, suszony kokos, wanilia Smak: Orzech laskowy, banany, wanilia, kokos, karmel, kakao, masło Finisz: tłusta ciemna czekolada, orzechy lasowe
Review by MarcT
Well. I did expect more, the Initial smell was of solvent and a bit glue, vanilla afterwards. Tastewise not very sweet but I believe still a bit sweetened, a citrus / vanilla note I find a bit artificial, and... Not much more.
Review by François Delmotte
Au nez : l'alcool ressort ainsi que le bois et le caramel. En bouche : même ressenti, le bois prend le dessus mais pas de manière "agréable", il efface les "notes" de rhums. Un petit côté grillé également et caramel. Finale : moyenne, tjs ce côté "bois grillé" et l'alcool présent. Légère déception pour ce rhum.
Review by Henning
Relativ mild aber dennoch gehaltvoll. Für den Preis tatsächlich ne Runde Sache. Für Einsteiger gut geeignet im Nachklang leichte süße. Die Nase verliert im Laufe der Zeit etwas an Substanz dafür wirkt der Geschmack gut nach.
Review by Mark Leggett
Smells great, flavor is also very good.
Review by Miňo
V chuti cítim oriešky, vanilku,karamel,ale aj drevo. Fajn aj na samotné pitie a k tomu dizajnová fľaša. No fajn 👍
Review by J Solis
Flor de Caña 12 un buen ron
Review by X-Savior
On The Rocks: On the nose slight sweetness with some fruit, floral and spice notes. Taste has initial alcohol hit and lingering burn opening up to stronger fruity and floral notes with underlying sweetness. It is ok as a sipper but nothing fantastic or special. Mixed Pepsi Zero: On the nose slight caramel sweetness. Taste is a very nice caramel sweetness that lasts for awhile and is overall very smooth. Lacks complexity but it is much more enjoyable mixed.
Review by Anonymous
Perfect in a Demerara Syrup Daiquiri
Review by Daniel Lindén
I think this is the best of flor the caña lineup. It is smooth enough but also very citrus, I find lemon or grapefruit in it and find it very refreshing. And the earthy vulcano minerals I find salt in it which is very pleasant for me! A different bourbon cask rum and I like it!
Review by Randy Young
Id say this is an average rum. I get alot if rubber in the nose and palette. I get some spices on the nose in the background. Id buy again because of the price point but not one of my favorites.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Unfortunately very fizzy...
Review by Blaidor
Smell 6,5/10 Taste 6,5/10 Aftertaste 6,5/10 Image 6,5/10 (info about rum, bottle, carton-box, sugar free, marketing....) Total impression 6,5/10 ------------------ BTL ...
Review by Rum Runner Labs - Will
Relatively tame on the nose and the palate at 40% ABV, but with pleasant, well integrated wood, subtle dried fruits, and a mild but satisfying spicy finish.
Review by Stevie Slick Probert
Scent of pepper all spice and cinnamon Tastes of spice pepper and a bit of wood
Review by Anonymous
Slightly spicy caramel almond slightly sweetish
Review by Émile Shevek
Dolcissimo, note forti di melassa e vaniglia
Review by Lisa Caserotti
Good, but there is better.
Review by Anonymous
Back home we have milk lollies, which I guess are like milk duds. This is reminiscent of those candies as a kid. Vanilla and oak of course (of course!). Light and leathery with a touch of caramel and smoke.
Review by Decky Hicks Doughty
The nose is very oak forward. Beyond that there's some leather, vanilla, dried fruits and, if you really look for it, some pear. The palate really hits hard with the oak. Vanilla, caramel and cinnamon soon follow. There is a quite pleasant fig note running through the palate but it's very overshadowed by the oak. A short finish. Not bad though. Re minds me of a coffee with almond syrup. Overall. It's not great. The oak is way too much for my tastes. It's not a drain pour though.
Review by TriRoel
Really fine rum, not very special but enough for a good sipping rum. Light floral nose, not a overly sweet taste (No added sugar?), taste a little bit like a whisky. Aftertaste short to medium long.
Review by Daniel
Conclusion: mild, slightly sweet and harmonious, spicy rum with predominant notes of vanilla and wood. Easy sipping.
Review by Anonymous
guter solider rum
Review by Stefan Pisanu
Zachte zout houterige smaak met karamel/vanille
Review by Nathalie Hoppe
Not a taste explosion but round
Review by Jakob Deiner
Solider Rum mit den typischen Rum Aromen Vanille, Karamell, vorrangig holzig. Im Geschmack dann holzig-würzig, trocken. Viel besser als der doch recht einfache Flor de Cana 7. Drinks: - Pur: 3.5/5 - Rum Cola: 3.5/5 - Rum Punch: 3.5/5
Review by Marcus Thelen
Ein angenehmer Rum den man auch pur trinken kann. Etwas für den fortgeschrittenen Anfänger. Kein Feger aber solide. Ich mag den Geruch.
Review by Filip Kalinovský
For evening sitting pleasant, I would probably buy a bottle for the inexpensive visits, for me it is too little..
Review by MoMcGurk
One of my earlier rums, and one of the first where I began to appreciate oak barrels.
Review by CezV
Great over ice. It cuts all off the pepperiness
Review by deanopeez
I smell lots of flowers on the nose, but it turns smooth and chocolatey on the tongue. I get a little of the spicy oak notes others have mentioned, but if anything I taste more of like a Mexican coffee flavor. Really good neat, and I'd like to try it in a colada for sure.
Review by Solidfunk
First had this in Leon years ago, and I remember the locals saying it wasnt better than the 7 year. It's smooth and easy, but isn't substantially better than the 7 year--not worth increase in price point.
Review by Abrahan Reyes
On the nose, I can feel some caramel, vanilla, and banana. The taste is very smooth some hints of vanilla and almost like bourbon. I will have rated higher but the aftertaste was a bit alcoholic for me.
Review by Martijn Rensen
Pittige niet zoete rum. Geen favoriet
Review by Michal Flamik
Normálka rum
Review by Richard Krupa
Prumerny kousek, ktery neni spatny
Review by Buddudharma
Für mich einen Ticken vor dem 18-jährigen, da ein wenig mehr Ecken und Kanten, sofern man hier überhaupt davon sprechen kann.
Review by handyrambo
War ein Geschenk, hätte ich mir wohl selber nicht gekauft, weil ich eher süße Rums mag. Schlecht finde ich ihn nicht aber er trifft nicht meinen Geschmack, zu wenig süß und zu wenig Frucht im Geschmack.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
Read full review →It's still quite bitter. My final scoring reflects the fact that I am 100% aware this is a very decent, well made and crafted rum. However, the score also takes into account that I could personally spend my £40 on a rum(s) I would enjoy more. Flor De Cana rum...
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Auction results 16 € – 41 €
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Avg. community purchase price 30 €
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Details about Flor de Caña 12 Años
A Column Still Rum from Nicaragua, distilled by Compania Licorera, at 40%.
Community purchases
839 bottles logged by 754 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
36% opened, 117 emptied and repurchased.
What does Flor de Caña 12 Años cost?
Community paid 20–42 €.
Current best price: 31.80 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
+27 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
839 purchased · 395 tasted · 232 wishlist · as of
About the Compania Licorera distillery
The Compania Licorera distillery is located in Nicaragua. Rums from Compania Licorera have been reviewed 1,433 times with an average of 7.2/10.
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