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'''Flor de Caña''' (], translated to "]") is a brand of ] distributed by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua which is headquartered in ], ]<ref></ref>.
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'''Flor de Caña''' (] for "]") is a brand of premium ] manufactured and distributed by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua which is headquartered in ], ] and dates back as far as 1890.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clnsa.com.ni/company.html|title=Welcome to CLNSA|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129033614/http://www.clnsa.com.ni/company.html|archivedate=2007-01-29}}</ref>


==History== ==History==
''Flor de Caña'' is made by ], S.A, (CLNSA) a member of Grupo Pellas.<ref></ref> Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua was founded in 1937. Initially the company sought to develop a large ] plantation so they built their first distillery in ] (about 120km from ]) in 1890. <ref></ref>


Flor de Caña is made by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, S.A, (CLNSA)<ref name="FinancialTimes">{{cite web |last=Webber |first=Jude |date=2015-06-26 |title=Nicaragua's Flor de Caña rum pays healthy dividends |url=https://www.ft.com/content/7f411db0-0adf-11e5-98d3-00144feabdc0?mhq5j=e1 |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=]}}</ref> and dates back to 1890. The company originally sought to develop a large ] ] and built the first distillery in ] (about 120&nbsp;km from ]) at the base of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flordecana.com/en/index_ns.asp|title=Flor de Caña - Nicaragua's Award-Winning, Super Premium Rum|website=Flor de Caña|access-date=2007-03-07|archive-date=2007-03-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070312093107/http://www.flordecana.com/en/index_ns.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref>
After building the distillery, it was not until 1937 that Flor De Cana was introduced by CLNSA. Grupo Pellas was founded in 1950. It was the first company to distribute the rum, and in 1959 it was first exported to ], ] and other ] countries.<ref></ref>


Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua was founded in 1937.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/nacionales/369741-nicaragua-sugar-flor-cana-celebran-125-anos/|title=Nicaragua Sugar y Flor de Caña celebran 125 años|first=El Nuevo|last=Diario|access-date=2017-02-28|archive-date=2019-10-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007224703/https://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/nacionales/369741-nicaragua-sugar-flor-cana-celebran-125-anos/|url-status=dead}}</ref> After building the distillery, it was not until 1937 that Flor de Caña was formally introduced to the Nicaraguan market, with Flor de Caña Etiqueta Amarilla and Flor de Caña Etiqueta Roja being the first two flavors.<ref name="LaPrensaUnaHistoria">{{cite news|last1=Central|first1=Redaccion|title=Una historia de tradición que ha cautivado al mundo|url=http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2015/11/11/economia/1934408-una-historia-de-tradicion-que-ha-cautivado-al-mundo|accessdate=11 July 2017|publisher=La Prensa|date=11 November 2015|language=Spanish}}</ref>
During 1963 and 1965 the ] in ] underwent ] updates. 8 years later a second ] was constructed in ].<ref>http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040320/NEWS/403200351/1179 p7</ref> The Plantation in Chichigalpa was completely modernized in 1996.


In 1959 it was first exported to ], ] and other ] countries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.clnsa.com.ni/history.html |title=Welcome to CLNSA |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129033839/http://www.clnsa.com.ni/history.html |archivedate=2007-01-29 }}</ref><ref name="LaPrensaUnaHistoria"/> Between 1963 and 1965 the distillery in ] underwent ] updates. Eight years later a second ] was constructed in ].<ref>http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040320/NEWS/403200351/1179 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329075928/https://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20040320%2FNEWS%2F403200351%2F1179 |date=2019-03-29 }} p7</ref> During the 1980s, Flor de Caña was stored in large quantities due to the ]. By 1990, Flor de Caña had the largest reserve of aged rum in the world.<ref name=FinancialTimes/>
On November 9, 2007, the Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, which produces Flor de Caña, launched a new rum called "Zeta". Zeta combines 4 year old rums with ]. The rum is targeted toward young adults 18 and over.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=RON FLOR DE CAÑA PRESENTÓ ZETA | date= | publisher= | url =http://www.grupopellas.com/notibreve5.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2008-01-02 | language = }}</ref>


The distillery in Chichigalpa was completely modernized in 1996. The company now sponsors the ], an event on the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2016/09/05/deportes/2094958-argentino-augusto-nunez-se-queda-open-flor-cana-pga-tour-latinoamerica|title=Argentino Augusto Núñez se queda con el Open Flor de Caña PGA Tour Latinoamerica|date=5 September 2016|website=La Prensa}}</ref> in addition to international bar-mixing competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://barmagazine.co.uk/bartenders-head-to-miami-to-compete-for-nicaragua-trip-flor-de-cana-rum/|title=Bar news - Bartenders head to Miami to compete for Nicaragua trip|website=barmagazine.co.uk}}</ref> It also sponsors international fishing tournaments of the ].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Varcasia|first1=Antonio|title=Tranquilo Wins Flor de Cana International Tournament in Nicaragua|url=http://www.marlinmag.com/tranquilo-wins-flor-de-cana-international-tournament-in-nicaragua|accessdate=5 August 2017|publisher=Marlin|date=3 September 2016}}</ref>
==Recognition==
Flor De Caña is renowned as one of the best rums in ], having won more than 100 international awards since 2000 and has been the most award-winning rum brand during this period.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=World Class Rums | date= | publisher=TACA | url =http://www.exploretaca.com/eng/article.html?id=1070 | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2007-10-07 | language = }}</ref> It has captured gold, silver, and bronze medals and has received high recommendations from wine and liquor enthusiasts.<ref></ref><ref>http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/homebar/bar.asp?ft=10</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>


==Production==
Pepper Patch, a Tennessee-based specialty foods firm, regards Flor De Cana as the "perfect rum" and has added a ] to their product list made with the award winning 12-year-old Centenario rum. <ref></ref>
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 ], and is also created to comply with kosher standards.<ref name=FourMagazine>{{cite web|url=http://www.four-magazine.com/articles/2390/the-heritage-of-rum|title=The Heritage of Rum - FOUR Magazine|website=www.four-magazine.com|date=2014-12-07|access-date=2017-02-28|archive-date=2017-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806022200/http://www.four-magazine.com/articles/2390/the-heritage-of-rum|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=EkObservadore>{{cite web|url=http://www.elobservadoreconomico.com/articulo/212|title=En la "cuna" del Flor de Caña - El Observador Económico (28-05-2007)|website=www.elobservadoreconomico.com}}</ref> The company's rums are aged for up to 25 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2013/11/flor-de-cana-debuts-its-slow-aged-crown-jewel/|title=Flor de Cana debuts its slow-aged 'crown jewel'|website=www.thespiritsbusiness.com|date=13 November 2013 }}</ref> The contemporary line has five premium rums, two super-premium rums, and three ultra premium rums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caribjournal.com/2013/01/03/rum-journal-reaching-cloud-nine-with-nicaraguas-flor-de-cana/|title=Rum Journal: Reaching Cloud Nine With Nicaragua's Flor de Caña|date=3 January 2013|website=Caribbean Journal}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2013/08/new-look-for-flor-de-cana-bottles/|title=New look for Flor de Cana bottles|website=www.thespiritsbusiness.com|date=23 August 2013 }}</ref> The rums are distributed in forty-three countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/2009/10/20/grupo-pellas-nicaragua-business-chamorro.html|title=Navigating Nicaragua|first=Jesse|last=Bogan|website=] |date=20 October 2009}}</ref> The Flor de Caña brand symbol is present on all bottles. The logo depicts medals won by the rum and the San Cristobal Volcano.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/17573|title=Flor de Caña Gets a New Look - Drinks|first=M. Shanken Communications|last=Inc.}}</ref>


==Product== ==Products==
Flor de Caña produces both ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Products|url=http://www.flordecana.com/en/products/|website=Flor de Cana|accessdate=5 August 2017|archive-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806061102/http://www.flordecana.com/en/products/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2018 it became ] certified through ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carruthers |first1=Nicola |title=Flor de Caña gains Fairtrade certification |url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2018/05/flor-de-cana-gains-fair-trade-certification/ |accessdate=4 July 2018 |publisher=The Spirits Business |date=3 May 2018}}</ref>
Flor de Caña produces both ] and ].
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*Limón (4 years white rum)
*Extra Lite (4 years white rum)
*Extra Dry (4 years white rum)
*Gold (4 years)
*Zeta (4 years)
*Black Label (5 years)
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*Grand Reserve (7 years)
*Centenario (12 years)
*Centenario 21 (15 years, comes in porcelain bottle with 24k gold writing, cloth bag)
*Centenario Gold (18 years)
*Centenario Commemorative Edition (21 years)
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*Ultra Coco 4
==Criticism==
*Ultra Lite 4
Some Nicaraguan consumer groups have started a boycott against Flor de Caña rum and other products of Grupo Pellas, in support to the protests of former sugar cane workers of Grupo Pellas, who demand compensation for the chronic kidney disease they claim was caused by the chemicals used in Grupo Pellas's plantations.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>
*Extra Lite 4
*Extra Seco 4
*Añejo Oro 4
*Añejo Clásico 5
*Gran Reserva 7
*Blanco Reserva 7
*Spresso
*Flor de Caña 12
*Flor de Caña 18
*Flor de Cana 25


==Recognition==

Flor de Caña is renowned as one of the best rums from ], having won more than 150 international awards since 2000 and has been the most award-winning rum brand during this period.<ref>{{cite news| title=World Class Rums| publisher=TACA| url=http://www.exploretaca.com/eng/article.html?id=1070| accessdate=2007-10-07| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306160945/http://www.exploretaca.com/eng/article.html?id=1070| archivedate=2012-03-06}}</ref> It has captured gold, silver, and bronze medals and has received high recommendations from wine and liquor enthusiasts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.winemag.com/|title=Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Wine Ratings, Wine News, Recipe Pairings|website=www.winemag.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com/homebar/bar.asp?ft=10|title=errorpage|website=www.sanjeevkapoor.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boozebasher.com/?p=18|title=BoozeBasher.com|website=www.boozebasher.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/|title=El Nuevo Diario|first=El Nuevo|last=Diario|website=Elnuevodiario.com.ni|access-date=2017-02-28|archive-date=2008-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908123539/http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rumlovefestiwal.com/pl/flor-de-cana-rum-z-historia-wulkanu-w-tle/|title=Flor de Cana rum z historią wulkanu w tle|date=May 2020}}</ref> In 2017 it was recognized at the ] as the Global Rum Producer of the Year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flor De Cana Named number 1 Rum Producer in the World|url=https://medium.com/@Beveragetrade/flor-de-ca%C3%B1a-named-1-rum-producer-in-the-world-fa5df9217242|accessdate=12 February 2018|publisher=BeverageTradeNetwork via Medium|date=29 November 2017}}</ref>
Grupo Pellas, Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua (producer of Flor de Caña Rum), and Nicaragua Sugar Estates Limited (owner of Ingenio San Antonio), deny these accusations and declare that each of their production practices are in full compliance with the provisions stipulated under all applicable labor and environmental Nicaraguan laws, as well as meet the strictest international quality and production standards.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref><ref></ref>

==Brand symbol==
A distinctive aspect of Flor de Caña is its brand symbol present on all bottles. The logo depicts a road, with ]s on the sides, that continues on to the horizon. A chain of ]es is also seen on the horizon. The symbol was inspired by the railroad, along with the palm trees on the sides, that led to the San Antonio sugar mill located in ], Nicaragua, where the Flor de Caña rum was first produced, and where it continues to be produced today. The volcano in the center seen on the horizon is the ], the tallest in Nicaragua.


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Brand of premium rum in Nicaragua This article is about the brand of Nicaraguan rum. For the Mexican film, see Flor de caña.
Flor de Caña
TypeRum
ManufacturerCompañía Licorera de Nicaragua
DistributorWilliam Grant & Sons (US Import)
Country of origin Nicaragua
Introduced1890
Alcohol by volume 40%
Proof (US)70 - 80
ColourWhite and Dark
VariantsUltra Lite 4
Extra Lite 4
Extra Seco 4
Añejo Oro 4
Añejo Clásico 5
Gran Reserva 7
Blanco Reserva 7
Flor de Caña 12
Flor de Caña 18
Flor de Cana 25
Related productsList of rum producers
WebsiteFlordeCana.com

Flor de Caña (Spanish for "sugarcane flower") is a brand of premium rum manufactured and distributed by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua which is headquartered in Managua, Nicaragua and dates back as far as 1890.

History

Flor de Caña is made by Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua, S.A, (CLNSA) and dates back to 1890. The company originally sought to develop a large sugarcane plantation and built the first distillery in Chichigalpa (about 120 km from Managua) at the base of the San Cristóbal Volcano.

Compañía Licorera de Nicaragua was founded in 1937. After building the distillery, it was not until 1937 that Flor de Caña was formally introduced to the Nicaraguan market, with Flor de Caña Etiqueta Amarilla and Flor de Caña Etiqueta Roja being the first two flavors.

In 1959 it was first exported to Venezuela, Costa Rica and other Central American countries. Between 1963 and 1965 the distillery in Chichigalpa underwent modernization updates. Eight years later a second distillery was constructed in Honduras. During the 1980s, Flor de Caña was stored in large quantities due to the Nicaraguan Revolution. By 1990, Flor de Caña had the largest reserve of aged rum in the world.

The distillery in Chichigalpa was completely modernized in 1996. The company now sponsors the Flor de Caña Open, an event on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica, in addition to international bar-mixing competitions. It also sponsors international fishing tournaments of the International Game Fish Association.

Production

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. The company's rums are aged for up to 25 years. The contemporary line has five premium rums, two super-premium rums, and three ultra premium rums. 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. The rums are distributed in forty-three countries. The Flor de Caña brand symbol is present on all bottles. The logo depicts medals won by the rum and the San Cristobal Volcano.

Products

Flor de Caña produces both white and dark rums. In 2018 it became fair trade certified through Fair Trade USA.

  • Ultra Coco 4
  • Ultra Lite 4
  • Extra Lite 4
  • Extra Seco 4
  • Añejo Oro 4
  • Añejo Clásico 5
  • Gran Reserva 7
  • Blanco Reserva 7
  • Spresso
  • Flor de Caña 12
  • Flor de Caña 18
  • Flor de Cana 25

Recognition

Flor de Caña is renowned as one of the best rums from Latin America, having won more than 150 international awards since 2000 and has been the most award-winning rum brand during this period. It has captured gold, silver, and bronze medals and has received high recommendations from wine and liquor enthusiasts. In 2017 it was recognized at the International Wine and Spirit Competition as the Global Rum Producer of the Year.

References

  1. "Welcome to CLNSA". Archived from the original on 2007-01-29.
  2. ^ Webber, Jude (2015-06-26). "Nicaragua's Flor de Caña rum pays healthy dividends". Financial Times. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. "Flor de Caña - Nicaragua's Award-Winning, Super Premium Rum". Flor de Caña. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2007-03-07.
  4. Diario, El Nuevo. "Nicaragua Sugar y Flor de Caña celebran 125 años". Archived from the original on 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  5. ^ Central, Redaccion (11 November 2015). "Una historia de tradición que ha cautivado al mundo" (in Spanish). La Prensa. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  6. "Welcome to CLNSA". Archived from the original on 2007-01-29.
  7. http://www.theledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040320/NEWS/403200351/1179 Archived 2019-03-29 at the Wayback Machine p7
  8. "Argentino Augusto Núñez se queda con el Open Flor de Caña PGA Tour Latinoamerica". La Prensa. 5 September 2016.
  9. "Bar news - Bartenders head to Miami to compete for Nicaragua trip". barmagazine.co.uk.
  10. Varcasia, Antonio (3 September 2016). "Tranquilo Wins Flor de Cana International Tournament in Nicaragua". Marlin. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  11. "The Heritage of Rum - FOUR Magazine". www.four-magazine.com. 2014-12-07. Archived from the original on 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  12. "En la "cuna" del Flor de Caña - El Observador Económico (28-05-2007)". www.elobservadoreconomico.com.
  13. "Flor de Cana debuts its slow-aged 'crown jewel'". www.thespiritsbusiness.com. 13 November 2013.
  14. "Rum Journal: Reaching Cloud Nine With Nicaragua's Flor de Caña". Caribbean Journal. 3 January 2013.
  15. "New look for Flor de Cana bottles". www.thespiritsbusiness.com. 23 August 2013.
  16. Bogan, Jesse (20 October 2009). "Navigating Nicaragua". Forbes.
  17. Inc., M. Shanken Communications. "Flor de Caña Gets a New Look - Drinks". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. "Products". Flor de Cana. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  19. Carruthers, Nicola (3 May 2018). "Flor de Caña gains Fairtrade certification". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  20. "World Class Rums". TACA. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
  21. "Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Wine Ratings, Wine News, Recipe Pairings". www.winemag.com.
  22. "errorpage". www.sanjeevkapoor.com.
  23. "BoozeBasher.com". www.boozebasher.com.
  24. Diario, El Nuevo. "El Nuevo Diario". Elnuevodiario.com.ni. Archived from the original on 2008-09-08. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
  25. "Flor de Cana rum z historią wulkanu w tle". May 2020.
  26. "Flor De Cana Named number 1 Rum Producer in the World". BeverageTradeNetwork via Medium. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2018.

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