Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Rum

Product Description

Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year: A Century of Sipping Rum

Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Rum is the sipping-focused heart of the Flor de Caña range, produced at the family's distillery at the base of the San Cristóbal volcano in Nicaragua since 1890. Flor de Caña holds a distinction few other rum brands can claim: it's the only rum authorized to call itself "Slow Aged," a certification confirming that maturation happens naturally in oak barrels rather than being artificially accelerated.

How Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year Is Made

This rum is distilled five times from fermented molasses using a continuous column still, then aged 12 years in selected American white oak barrels before being blended down to 40% ABV. Like every Flor de Caña expression, it's crafted with no added sugar and no artificial flavorings from field to bottle, a commitment to purity that runs through the entire portfolio.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Balanced and inviting, with notes of vanilla and oak.

Palate: Full-bodied, blending vanilla and oak with subtle fruit flavors and warm spice.

Finish: Warming, with lingering wood and gentle spice.

Food Pairings

The vanilla and oak character in Centenario 12 pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a rich flan. Its subtle fruit and spice notes also complement a plate of dried apricots or a spiced pear tart.

Serving Suggestions

Flor de Caña Centenario 12 Year is meant to be sipped, whether neat, on ice, or with a splash of water or soda. It's also an excellent base for a Rum Old Fashioned, where its balance of oak, vanilla, and spice can carry the drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Centenario 12 aged? 12 years in selected American white oak barrels.

What does "Slow Aged" mean? Flor de Caña is the only rum brand authorized to use this certification, confirming its aging happens naturally without artificial acceleration.

What proof is this rum? 40% ABV (80 proof).

Is this rum meant for sipping or mixing? Primarily sipping, thanks to its 12 years of aging, though it also holds up well in a Rum Old Fashioned.

Explore More

Looking for more from this legendary Nicaraguan distillery? Shop the full Flor de Caña collection for the Gran Reserva 7 Year and Eco 15 Year expressions, or browse our complete Rum collection for more aged sipping rums.

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