The 5 CL Format for Tasting a 12-Year-Old Rum
Flor de Caña Reserva 12 Years Old Rum 5 CL presents this well-known Nicaraguan rum in a miniature format. It contains 5 cl and is bottled at 40% ABV, making it an ideal quantity for an individual tasting, adding to a miniature collection or creating small gifts for rum enthusiasts.
The main appeal of this expression lies precisely in its size. It offers the opportunity to discover a 12-year-old rum without having to purchase a full-size bottle. It is also particularly practical when comparing different rums in the same tasting session, making it easy to control the quantities served.
A Miniature Designed for Tasting and Collecting
The 5 cl format offers plenty of versatility. It can be served as a generous measure or divided into smaller samples for a comparative tasting. To appreciate the character of the rum more fully, we recommend serving it neat, at room temperature and in a glass that helps concentrate its aromas.
It can also be enjoyed with a small ice cube, although excessive dilution is best avoided when using it as a tasting sample. If the aim is to discover this expression before choosing a larger bottle, tasting it neat first will provide a more accurate impression of its profile.
Thanks to its compact size, the Flor de Caña 12 Years Old miniature also appeals to collectors. It is easy to store and allows a more mature expression to be added to a collection without taking up the space of a full-size bottle.
For Gifts, Events and Miniature Selections
This format also works well as a small gift for celebrations and events or as part of a spirits-themed gift selection. The 5 cl size makes it easy to create sets containing several different expressions and offer an individual tasting to each person.
At Licorea, we particularly recommend this miniature to anyone who wants to try Flor de Caña Reserva 12 Years Old before moving on to a larger format or create a small selection of rums featuring different ages and styles.
If you are looking for another miniature from the same producer to compare different ages, you can also choose Flor de Caña 7 Years Old Rum 5 CL. The shared 5 cl format makes it easy to organise a side-by-side tasting and discover how the character changes between two different Flor de Caña expressions.
Technical Details
Cask
American ex-Bourbon casks
Manufacturer
Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua S.A.