Flor de Cana 12 Year Rum
Flor de Cana 12 Year Rum is a 40% ABV (80-proof) 12-year-old ultra-premium rum from Nicaragua — the sweet spot of the aged lineup, where a decade-plus in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels builds real complexity without the luxury-tier price. Naturally aged with no added sugar on the single family estate in Chichigalpa, it earned Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Amber, refined, and built for slow sipping. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV/Proof: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels
- Origin: Single estate, Chichigalpa, Nicaragua; 5th-generation family since 1890
- Production: Naturally aged, no added sugar; Carbon Neutral certified; 100% renewable energy
Twelve Years, Zero Shortcuts
The 12 Year is where Flor de Caña's natural-aging philosophy pays off most visibly. Twelve tropical years in ex-bourbon oak concentrate vanilla, toasted nuts, and dried fruit into an amber spirit with the structure of a good whiskey and none of the syrupy sweetness that plagues lesser aged rums. Retailers call it kosher certified alongside the brand's Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade credentials; the Double Gold in San Francisco confirms the liquid. It is the connoisseur's daily sipper — serious enough for neat pours, versatile enough for an old fashioned riff. Browse aged sipping rums and the Flor de Cana collection.
Tasting Notes
Amber and polished — vanilla, toasted nuts, and dried fruit over mellow oak; a smooth, dry, lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube. Makes a superb rum old fashioned with demerara and black walnut bitters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it aged?
Twelve years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels.
Is it sweetened?
No — naturally aged with no added sugar, per the brand's certified standards.
What awards has the 12 Year won?
Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (per Liquor Barn).
What proof is it?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Twelve years of patience in every pour — order Flor de Cana 12 Year Rum online today at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.