Flor de Caña Rum Tasting Granada – A Premium Nicaraguan Experience

If you’re visiting Granada and looking for a cultural experience that connects you with Nicaragua’s heritage, a Flor de Caña rum tasting in Granada is the perfect choice.

Instead of traveling to the distant distillery, this tasting brings the country’s most iconic spirit right into the heart of the colonial city.

Held in a traditional restaurant or tasting room, the guided experience introduces you to the legacy, flavors, and craftsmanship behind Flor de Caña—one of the most awarded rums worldwide.

The journey begins near San Cristóbal Volcano, where sugarcane grows in mineral-rich volcanic soil. That sugarcane is harvested and slowly aged in white oak barrels using time-tested techniques.

Flor de Caña is both environmentally conscious and family-owned. It’s celebrated for its clean, smooth profile, crafted without added sugars or artificial ingredients—earning admiration from rum lovers across the globe and pride among Nicaraguans.

Rum Tour in Granada Nicaragua – A Journey Through Taste and Time

What makes this rum tour in Granada Nicaragua unique is its rich blend of flavor and heritage.

The guided tasting features four premium rums: a 5-year white rum ideal for mixing, a balanced 7-year, a complex 12-year, and a deeply rich 18-year reserve. Each is served in its own glass to highlight its unique aroma, body, and finish.

Your local guide will explain the distillation process and share how Flor de Caña became globally renowned—thanks to volcanic aging, sustainable production, and a proud family legacy.

As part of the tour, you’ll also prepare and enjoy Nicaragua’s national cocktail, the “Macuá.” This tropical blend of white rum, guava, orange, and lemon juice captures the vibrant spirit of the country.

This hands-on element adds fun and flavor to the experience while showing how rum is woven into everyday life in Nicaragua. The combination of storytelling and tasting makes this tour a cultural highlight.

Artisanal Rum Nicaragua – Discover Rustic Local Traditions

Beyond the polished barrels of Flor de Caña lies another fascinating tradition: the production of artisanal rum in Nicaragua.

As part of this experience, you’ll taste a rustic, small-batch rum crafted by local families using time-honored techniques.

Raw, unfiltered, and full of character, this rum offers a bold contrast to the refined elegance of Flor de Caña. It’s a window into rural life, where rum is made for family gatherings and local celebrations.

Tasting both artisanal and aged varieties lets you experience two sides of Nicaragua’s rum culture—one grounded in international prestige, the other in local authenticity.

Departure Location

A local restaurant in Granada (exact location shared upon booking)

⏰ Departure Time

Flexible start times: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., or 5:00 p.m.

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