Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Años
Loved by Steve the Barman, Andy Staines & 27 moreA newcomer-friendly yet grown-up Nicaraguan sipper: dry, oak‑led and easygoing at 40%. Expect caramel, vanilla, nuts, cocoa and gentle spice. RumX members enjoy it neat or in Old Fashioneds, though some find it simple.
- Easy sipping
- Natural dryness
- Caramel nut notes
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How does Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Años taste?
Aggregated from 242 community reviews.
Smooth, dry, oak‑driven comfort sipper A newcomer-friendly yet grown-up Nicaraguan sipper: dry, oak‑led and easygoing at 40%. Expect caramel, vanilla, nuts, cocoa and gentle spice. RumX members enjoy it neat or in Old Fashioneds, though some find it simple.
Those building their palate who want a smooth, not-too-sweet Latin-style sipper with caramel, vanilla, roasted nuts and gentle spice, that also works nicely in an Old Fashioned.
Seasoned enthusiasts chasing high intensity, funk or big complexity; anyone who expects a powerful 18‑year experience at this price.
How is Flor de Caña Centenario 18 Años rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict , 7.4 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 62% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 6% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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Based on 242 ratings
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The taste is a rich entrance to a viscous, dry, full flavor with dark chocolate, caramel, roasted nuts, and brown spices. The finish is long with notes of charred oak, vanilla, and roasted nuts.
Review by Steve the Barman
All my Tastings and Scores are purely based on “Rums under £50”. I rarely look at Rums over £50 for my YouTube.
Review by Stefan Persson
OK, but nothing special! The best with it is that it’s not as sweet as many Spanish styled rum.
Review by Andy Staines
Makes the most exceptional old fashioned
Review by Rumpalumpa
Ein klassischer Lateinamerikanischer Rum, bei dem nichts besonders auffällt, der aber einfach ein tolles Gesamtbild abliefert. Toffee, Holz und Gewürze mit einer zurückhaltenden Süße. Edit: doch sehr schlicht und auch zu alkoholisch
Review by Goodoboy30
This is the oldest rum I've tried and WOW. It's really, really good! Do not ruin this by mixing it. Only sip. Neat, on the rocks, or just a splash of water. Although not my favorite rum, this one is top 3. I can't pick out all the nuances and flavors. All I can do is say TRY IT. You won't regret it
Review by Vincent D
Light, easy-drinking rum. Caramel, vanilla, woody. Coffee notes. Roundness typical of rons. Spicy, bitter finish. Not very long, but pleasant to start with. I had fond memories of it and enjoyed trying it again, even if it's not what I'm going for today.
Review by marcotima
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Review by Joachim Guger
Rumfestival Wien 20.09.2024 Sehr rundes Profil. Vanille, Karamell, getrocknete Früchte. Sehr würzig im Abgang. Angeblich ungezuckert. Natürlich nichts besonderes, aber ein überraschend guter spanischer Sipper.
Review by ffarside
Delightfully sweet and woody. Nice peppery bite on the finish.
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Looking at the price tag this is a very good rum. Compared to its older brother this one is a bit lighter in the flavours. The nose is oaky with spices followed by sweet caramel and dried fruit. On top of that there is a hint of tobacco. The palate is also oaky with and sweet with fruit, vanilla and caramel as well as a hint of chocolate. The finish is medium long with and sweet with raisins.
Review by Yannick CULTOT
Au nez, on sent le côté vanillé qui est bien avant avec un boisé assez intense. En bouche, la vanille est toujours aussi présente. Le parfum très sucré laisse vite place à un arômes de caramel et d’épices. (On pourrait dire de la canelle) Le final amène des notes très boisées et on ressent plus le côté alcooleux. Dans l'ensemble c'est un rhum vieux, idéal pour des dégustations.
Review by LukaŽiga
7,3:On the nose, similar as its younger brother 12, we find aromas of caramel and vanilla, a sweet impression, next, after airing a bit, woody notes, chocolate, a touch of orange and a hint of walnut come to the fore. It's lively and pretty round, but not deep. 7:On the palate, the attack is less sweet than one might expect and also more woody, roasted. Caramel and vanilla are again present, hint of butterscotch, some nuts, a hint of spices, everything comes a bit dry and it gives first duo a new perspective. 6:The finish is rather short and discreet. There is a slight bitterness and the vanilla/caramel combination, with the influence of wood, dominates this last stage of the tasting...A bit dull.
Review by Air-one
Peu de relief au nez et en bouche. Il ne procure pas réellement d'émotions. Finale trop courte, dans la même veine que le nez et la bouche. Rhum doux et sans exubérance mais tout de même agréable et facile à boire.
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Expert review by The Fat Rum Pirate
"This offers a half way house - it appeals to my sweet tooth whilst retaining plenty genuine rum character. At a higher ABV say 46% this rum might well be even better. However Flor de Cana have a system in place so I doubt we will see anything too innovative..."Read full review →
Community purchases
522 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 139 members.
About the Compania Licorera distillery
The Compania Licorera distillery is located in Nicaragua. Rums from Compania Licorera have been reviewed 1,300 times with an average of 7.2/10.
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