Cane Island Nicaragua
A solid stepping stone Spanish-style sipper: 12‑year Nicaraguan column still rum at 43%. Expect oak, vanilla, light tobacco, citrus and caramel. RumX members see it as a reliable daily or cola mixer with good value.
- Good value
- Balanced oak vanilla
- Easy sipping
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How does Cane Island Nicaragua taste?
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Solid, bourbon‑leaning Nicaragua daily sipper A solid stepping stone Spanish-style sipper: 12‑year Nicaraguan column still rum at 43%. Expect oak, vanilla, light tobacco, citrus and caramel. RumX members see it as a reliable daily or cola mixer with good value.
Fans of classic Spanish-style, bourbon-leaning rums who want an easy 12‑year sipper with oak, vanilla and subtle fruit at a fair price.
Those seeking big funk, extreme complexity or ultra-sweet, heavily rounded rums; also not ideal if you’re very sensitive to a bit of alcohol sharpness.
How is Cane Island Nicaragua rated?
RumX's 0–10 scale is strict — 7.2 lands squarely in the "Good" band. 56% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
Rum reviews
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Review by Irbis
Very interesting distilat. It is different in nose, taste and finish. I was surprised how it changed its taste within the tasting. You can feel so many things but it would definitely change your thoughts with every new sip. Really recommmend for trying and meet Nicaragua rums.
Review by crazyforgoodbooze
Really impressively delicious, complex Nicaragua rum. Nice daily sipper. I like it surprisingly well. Especially this combination of caramelized coconut, tangerine and dark chocolate with vanilla and light tannins is really fun! A positive surprise.
Review by Kieron Wood
This is a delightful drop for the age ... Not amazing which is why it only scores an 8. Woody , smoky lovely flavour ... A touch wetter than a dry Cuban rum but still full of depth ...couldn't distinguish this between the 12 flor de Cana de Cana (I know the flor de Cana only has a drop of 12 in it ) ... This might explain the smokiness and woodyness
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
31.07.2021 A nice tasting held by a bygone spirits shop. Notes Medium to dark in colour. Nose Round, wood, fruity, light varnish, light roasted, coconut. Palate Light, complex, wood, roasted, orange, coconut, raisin, faint chocolate, light mint. Finish Medium long, fresh, wood, tannins, orange, faint nougat. Extra note. Needs to rest for a good while to release all of its flavours.
Review by Viktor
Ostrý, nakouřený
Review by Steffmaus🇩🇰
Have been lacking behind with the 1423 calendar from 2023, but here we go! In the nose it has a sweetness and oak scent, and in the notes I got vanilla, tobacco and oak. Lingering and medium aftertaste
Review by Lutz Lungershausen
Wow, ein sehr erwachsener Rum. Kraftvolle, intensiv fruchtige Nase mit leider schnell verfliegenden Ester- und Lösemitteleindrücken. Am Gaumen reich und kräftig mit allem, was 12 Jahre Fassreifung mitbringen. Entwickelt sich auch noch mal im Abgang von kurz bis mittel. Sehr solider Sonntags-Sipper, zu schade zum Mixen. Ich freue mich, den probiert zu haben – gerne wieder.
Review by Rowald Sweet Empire
We know Nicaragua can make good juice. Lots of american oak in this one thus very bourbonny. Yes good Am. Oak ripened Spanish style rum. Seriously nothing wrong with this. Nothing surprising but well made. The classic flavours are here. Some orange. One of the best fron the calendar so far.
Review by Tom Buteneers
Pleasantly surprised, nice balance.
Review by Wagnerlicious
Fruchtig, röstiger Rum. In der Nase Holz, Klebstoff und Röstaromen. Am Gaumen funky Mix aus gerösteter Ananas, Vanille und Holz. Kein Überflieger.
Review by rum_sk
Reminds me of Venezuela/Guatemalan rum on the both nose and palate. Mostly woody and chocolate with sweet tones of vanilla all over the palate with a drop of raisins. It states full 12 years in the barrel, no solera but it surely does remind me of Zacapa. Nonetheless a nice sweet spanish type rum with surprisingly medium to long finish.
Review by Baboune
Very good value for money.
Review by Schnapsschuesse
Schöne Nase zum Start! Viel Karamell, reifes Obst, ölige Orange, ein Hauch Rauch gegenüber deutlich Kleber/Lösungsmittel. Am Gaumen süß vs. chemisch in gut. Pfeffer und Tannine im Mittelpart, gefolgt von würziger Bittere. Insgesamt recht ausgewogen.
Review by DutchRumPirate
Of the entire Cane Island series, I think for me this is the tastiest. Also recommend him to friends and I always get positive feedback. Delicious pure but also delicious in cola. good price-quality ratio.
Review by Ondřej Koller
Pleasant, quite dry. Spices, vanilla, citrus peel. Drinkable
Community purchases
71 bottles logged by 52,000+ RumX members. The ratio of closed / opened / emptied, indicates whether this rum is meant to be drunk or is a collector's item.
Also on the wishlist of 19 members.
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