Flor de Caña Añejo Clásico 5 Rum

*DISCLAIMER My reviews are not palate reviews, they are based on “am I going waste my money on a bottle of this or save my money for something better”* I’m sorry but this is horrendous. I was a mixologist & VIP bartender for many years, if that helps also. Smells like gasoline, tastes like gasoline & immediate migraine hangover. Maybe it’s just me. Straight on rocks is like gasoline. With cola it’s still bad. With sprite it did not improve the horrendous notes of anything other than methylated spirits.

Aromas of toffee, vanilla, nutmeg, and orange zest. Palate has distinct notes of butterscotch and almond, along with more nutmeg and orange zest. Round mouthfeel. Finish is just barely on the shorter side, with a mild burn. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat)

Upon first tasting, it held up relatively well but that's because it's flavour is quite over powering and not very complex or pleasent. Could be used in smaller measurements with Tonic, Mineral or Citrus soda.

Certainly not the best flavor in the world. Definitely not a sipping rum, but would probably be okay with a sprite or ginger ale.

Herbal notes over wood, with high esters. Slightly rough; best for mixing rather than sipping.

It’s simple and smooth. Not much to go with. But it did get sweeter the more it sat out .