Initially, he invested in a shorter and safer steamboat route through Nicaragua to transport passengers and goods from the East Coast of the US to the West Coast during the height of the California Gold Rush. The route was a huge success, but when news broke about the construction of the Panama Canal and the U.S. coast-to-coast railroad, Alfredo Francisco knew it was time to set out on a new adventure… When Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa left his native Italy for Nicaragua in 1875, rum wasn’t on his mind. During the Gold Rush, Alfredo created a successful steamboat route connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific, passing through Nicaragua. But destiny would set him on a new course altogether. Today you’ll find locally produced bottles everywhere from the Caribbean to the Congo; Honduras to Hawaii. You’d be searching for quite some time, however, before you found one with the pedigree of Flor de Caña. The 125-year-old Nicaraguan brand has carried its craft across five generations of family stewardship, amassing countless accolades along the way. Most recently, it was named 2017 Best Rum Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. Throughout its history, the family company has survived a plane crash, a civil war, nationalizations, hyperinflation, and several natural disasters such as fires, hurricanes and volcanic eruptions.

As consumer demand for responsibly made products increases, premium rum brand Flor de Caña positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable distilling when it became the first carbon neutral and Fair Trade spirit. Flor de Caña is the first spirit to be certified carbon neutral and Fair Trade

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The carbon‐neutral certification informs consumers that the brand offsets all carbon emissions during the entire lifecycle of its rum. The accreditation was issued by The Carbon Trust, a not‐for‐profit company that measures and certifies carbon footprints to the PAS 2060 standard for carbon neutrality. Carruthers, Nicola (3 May 2018). "Flor de Caña gains Fairtrade certification". The Spirits Business . Retrieved 4 July 2018.

I enjoy how the different ranges have very different flavor profiles,” Micah Melton, beverage director at The Aviary in Chicago and New York, says. “From crisp and dry, to rich and toffee — you can really play up the nuance between the 4 year and the 25, and everything in between.” Diario, El Nuevo. "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Archived from the original on 2008-09-08 . Retrieved 2017-02-28. Flor de Caña rum is distilled five times during its production. Each rum is aged in a charred oak barrel having previously been used to mature bourbon whiskey, and is also created to comply with kosher standards. [11] [12] The company's rums are aged for up to 25 years. [13] The contemporary line has five premium rums, two super-premium rums, and three ultra premium rums. [14] In 2013 the company updated its bottle design, that includes examples of the rum's award wins and a volcano, intended to represent the volcanic soil of Nicaragua. [15] The rums are distributed in forty-three countries. [16] The Flor de Caña brand symbol is present on all bottles. The logo depicts medals won by the rum and the San Cristobal Volcano. [17] Products [ edit ] Flor de Caña continues raising the bar for the global spirits industry around environmental sustainability and social responsibility,” says Rice. “[They’ve created] a mechanism for investing in the workers producing the raw ingredients for the rum. We’re excited by this partnership and the ripple effect that it’s poised to create.” 100 Percent Natural From Field to FlaskI like the way the rum stands up to the cola. Whilst it also takes a slight edge of the bubbliness of the cola and smooths the drink out slightly. The strong rum taste remains mixed with that slightly boozy feel to it. With Flor De Cana 7 you feel you are drinking a “stiff drink” but also one that is refined, well aged and nicely blended.

Inc., M. Shanken Communications. "Flor de Caña Gets a New Look - Drinks". {{ cite web}}: |last= has generic name ( help) These days, he drives a tricycle taxi and limits his workdays to maintain his health. He talks fondly about his children, two boys, ages four and nine. There is free healthcare in Nicaragua to an extent, and ISA has provided their workers with health consultations since 1951, but Lopez claims that once workers' creatinine levels rise above normal, they are immediately let go. And because most of them are seasonal workers, they aren't eligible for benefits. Further, subcontracted workers like Lopez do not have access to the mill's hospital or services.Today, Flor de Caña is the only spirit to hold the two top sustainability credentials in the world: carbon‐neutral certification and Fair Trade status. Es uno de los rones más populares de la marca, y es fácil entender por qué. Su sabor es rico y complejo, con notas de madera, especias y frutas secas. Flor de caña 12 se debe disfrutar solo o con hielo para apreciar completamente su sabor y aroma. Flor de Caña 18 años Flor De Cana has come through 130 years of adversities. What kind of things have the generations faced?

Argentino Augusto Núñez se queda con el Open Flor de Caña PGA Tour Latinoamerica". La Prensa. 5 September 2016. Queso: Flor de Caña 7 años se complementa bien con quesos suaves, como el brie o el queso azul. La combinación de sabores dulces y salados crea una experiencia única en el paladar.One of the highlights of Flor de Caña is its unwavering commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The distillery prides itself on its sustainability program, which ranges from the production of its rums to its impact on the community and the environment. Since its inception, Flor de Caña has sought to minimize its environmental footprint and promote ethical business practices. The Nicaraguan rum brand was certified carbon neutral earlier this year and gained its Fair Trade status in 2018. Flor de Caña was the first spirit producer to hold both accreditations. Flor de Caña is based in the fertile lands of Nicaragua Near the base of the San Cristóbal volcano in northwestern Nicaragua sits the Flor de Caña rum distillery. This fifth-generation, family-owned business has been making rum since it was founded in 1890 by Alfredo Francisco Pellas Canessa, an Italian immigrant. Today, the distillery’s core lineup consists of both light and dark rum expressions, aged naturally (with no added sugar) between four and 25 years in white oak ex-bourbon barrels that are sealed with plantain leaves. The nose is similar to the 12 Centenario. It smells slightly younger with more sweet alcohol notes on the nose. It smells reasonably “boozy”. Despite this you still get notes of good oak ageing. Nice charred oak and a little bit of toffee. It has a quite distinctive almost warming note to it similar to the 12. There is something very pleasant on the nose which I can’t quite place. Overall the nose is good and despite being slightly strong in terms of alcohol still pretty decent. Recently, Flor de Caña expanded its range with the launch of V Generaciones, a 30‐year‐old single‐barrel ultra‐luxury rum.