Its reputation now runs from the Chilean Patagonia, to the United States, to Europe, where it has already conquered the most demanding markets specialized in trading the finest liquors in the world. Internationally, official expert publications have reviewed with approval and flattering commentaries the rum’s magnificent flavor and unique attributes. The Guía de los Mejores Vinos y los Destilados published by Grupo Peñín and produced by the leading Spanish wine journalist José Peñín, reviews the quality of distilled liquors sold in Spain. In its 2006 edition, the magazine refers to the quality of Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 as “excellent” in the rum category. Likewise, the prestigious Guía Azul published once a year, used these eloquent words to describe it: “...shining mahogany with an intense aroma, fine toasting, creamy vanilla shades, delicate sugar cane... a flavorful rum, elegant, delicately sour, aged in woods with a well-balanced longevity.” It was an arduous task for the experts to calculate last annual ranking of the world’s best drinks. According to
the review notes of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, “all drinks categories exhibited remarkable quality.” Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 was positioned among the very best drinks in a ranking where they had previously chosen just three rum categories. “It has a seductive aroma of oak, but it also embodies fragrances that remind us of sugar cane, almond and olive oil,” concluded the prestigious magazine. This explains why being one of the world’s 50 best drinks is a true merit of success. Flor de Caña Centenario Gold 18 justly deserved that merit. What’s so interesting about this story is the fact that it’s just beginning. The prestigious international awards along with the highly positive reviews in recognized publications would indicate that Ron Flor de Caña is experienced in the market; but the truth of the matter is that this Nicaraguan exquisite rum is merely taking that first step into the global arena, though with a very bright future ahead. Congratulations!
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