Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco

This white rum is made for mixing (think mojitos and daiquiris). Clean and well-made, this expression has very subtle notes of lemon, vanilla, white pepper and ethanol sweetness – if you’re a vodka drinker, this may be the rum for you.

Review: Reece Sims

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Overall Rating

Total Score: 35/50

Appearance: 4/5
Aroma: 4/9
Taste: 7/9
Finish: 3/5
Distinctiveness: 3/5
Overall Drinkability/Balance: 7/9
Value for Price: 7/8

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Crystal Clear. The bottles themselves stand out and are also very functional for bartenders' rails.
Aroma: A very faint aroma. Slight hints of lemon/lemon verbena, vanilla, a slight brininess, rice paper, white pepper.
Taste & Mouthfeel: Very dry on the palate, hence the 'extra seco'. This rum is very clean (rectified), filtered, and round. Slight notes of white pepper, citrus and ethanol sweetness.
Finish: The finish is clean and dissipates quickly.
Distinctiveness: This isn't too distinct other than the dryness that Flor de Cana is known for.
Overall Drinkability & Balance: This isn't a sipping rum but is made for cocktailing. Whether it's a simple rum and ginger, or a mojito or daiquiri, this should be a staple value blanco rum on your home bar.

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Comments / Conclusions:

Flor de Caña distillery is committed to eco-sustainability, producing carbon-neutral and Fair Trade certified rum. They emphasize renewable energy and reforestation, contributing to a greener environment in their production process. All of their rums are sugar-free and additive free.

Food Pairing Recommendations: We’d recommend trying in a cocktail. Try a Flor de Cana 4 Year Daiquiri with seafood (i.e. ceviche) or salad for a bright summery pairing.