Flor de Caña Gran Reserva 7 Rum

Very smooth and flavorful

Just starting on liquors. This one is smooth with some spice and a slight burn

Totally reasonable value, and a quality product, but acknowledging those things reminds me that I’m just not a big fan of Spanish-style rums, so take my rating with a grain of salt. At the end of the day, however, just about any quality blended or pot-still rum seems to stand head-and-shoulders above even exemplary examples of this style to my palate. Parts of this are quite good - impressively buttery and creamy, and the taste and aroma deliver loads of toasted marshmallow - but then it just arrives somewhere all too close to dish soap, like the marshmallow toasted over an unrefined kerosene fire. Zero harshness, but ultimately a very monotone experience, and the stylistic similarities to a certain bottom-shelf Bacardi product are inescapable. Overall, no complaints since it was purchased as an aged column still product for mixing. Fits the bill and recommended. For sipping, just make sure you like Spanish-style and you’ll have an affordable "any-day" option.

Smooth and pleasant. Nutty nose, oak-sweet taste, dry and pleasant aftertaste. Good Spanish ron.

Robe ambrée typique. Arômes de canne à sucre, bois épicé, alcool, miel séché, cacao. En bouche, canne à sucre suivi d'un goût d'alcool plutôt prononcé, bien boisé et sec, cacao et minéraux. Finale sèche et épicée avec un arrière-goût de matières grillées. Texture assez rude. Ok mais rien à voir avec le 12 ans qui se veut beaucoup plus soyeux et relevé.