{"product_id":"flor-de-cana-18-year-old-rum","title":"Flor de Caña 18 Year Old Rum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlor de Caña 18 Year Old is an ultra-premium Nicaraguan sipping rum, produced by the family-owned Flor de Caña estate, whose history dates back to 1890. It is naturally matured for a full 18 years in American white oak bourbon barrels at the base of the San Cristóbal volcano. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe additional six years of maturation over the 12 Year Old takes the profile in a noticeably richer, more oak-driven direction. Caramel, intense vanilla and warming spice sit alongside toasted nuts and seasoned oak, while the spirit retains the relatively dry style for which Flor de Caña is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportantly, Flor de Caña states that the 18 Year Old is produced without added sugar, artificial flavours or additives. Rather than using sweetness to create richness, its character comes from extended maturation and the interaction between spirit and oak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt 40% ABV, it's smooth and polished but still carries enough oak and spice to remain interesting. This is firmly a sipping rum, neat or over one large block of ice, perhaps with a twist of orange peel if you're feeling civilised. In fact, that's Flor de Caña's own recommended serve. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted nuts and caramel lead the way, followed by vanilla, mature oak and subtle warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and full-flavoured with intense vanilla, caramel and seasoned oak. Baking spices and toasted nuts develop through the palate, with the lengthy maturation bringing considerable depth without making the rum excessively sweet. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth and oak-driven, with lingering vanilla, caramel and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flor de Caña\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally Aged Rum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e American white oak bourbon barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdded Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial Flavours\/Additives:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 18 Year Old has some impressive recent credentials: Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Grand Gold Medal at Spirits Selection by CMB 2025, and 95 Points – “Superb” – from Wine Enthusiast in 2024. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlor de Caña 18 manages a difficult balancing act. Eighteen years in oak gives it genuine maturity and complexity, but it hasn't been turned into a syrupy dessert rum. There's plenty of caramel and vanilla, but also nuts, spice and mature oak, with no added sugar needed to round things out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor whisky drinkers exploring serious aged rum, this is a particularly interesting crossover bottle. The American oak, vanilla, spice and dry finish will all feel familiar,  just with a distinctly Nicaraguan rum character underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liquidity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45541303713815,"sku":null,"price":1199.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Flor_de_Ca_a_18_Year_Old_Rum.jpg?v=1790003143","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/pt\/products\/flor-de-cana-18-year-old-rum","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}