Flor de Caña 25 Rum

So got this on day 22 of the rum advent calender 2020 and wow thoughr this would be xmas eve as the most expensive. This is rank 1 of all the rums i have had and has knocked my previous 1st position Ron Elixir Orange - Compañero. The flavours are incredible. And can not stop sipping my drink.

A much smoother version of the 12yr that I tried and that was great but in all honesty I put the extra cash to it if i'm flush and get the 25yr old, it's not just a drink but an experience.

Wish this was at 46% in all honesty, the lower abv really diminishes the potential here.

Nose: strong, dark fruit, leather, Sherry, liquorice, broen sugar, oak spice, cinnamon, ginger, oak, char, slight match sliver smoke, cinnamon roll, vanilla, toffee, caramel, coffee

Pallet: overly spicy up the front of the pallet, watery after the initial hit, oak up front then follows over the mid tongue, thin feeling, bitter mid-finish, green/unripe bananas, tannins, slight tropical fruit, tastes Young, dried fruit, black coffee, Sherry, very light brown sugar, lingering bitterness on the finish.

Bit of a shame really- had much better at a drastically lower price I.e. el dorado 12 year blows this out of the water.
Although it’s a different style of rum, you may prefer the lighter overall pallet, with the spicy oak/spices on the initial taste

this is one of the smoothest tastiest rum i have ever tried.

Surprisingly harsh. Some sweet chocolate, cocoa, caramel and a touch of banana, but it's rather dry and woody with an astringent finish, and quite fiery for a premium spirit.

This stuff is really good. So good I actually bothered to rate it. Just needs a bit of ice to chill it, but not too much it dilutes it. So smooth!

'Reviews' such as the one below throw the ratings off. If you haven't tried it, please don't rate! 'Surely' that makes sense.

It must be a 5 star rating surely? Me and my Grandad have tried 7 yr and 18 yr. The 25yr looks and sounds amazing! Hopefully #WhiskySanta sees my Facebook wish!

Amazing better then 18 years old

This is an amazing rum. Every flavour is in perfect balance. I would've rated it higher if it was cheaper and bottled at a higher ABV. There are equally great rums available for a third of the price.