Nicaragua

With its hot, humid climate and volcanic soil, bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this country offers ideal conditions for growing sugar cane.

Nicaragua produces light, aromatic rums, such as one of Central America's best-known and best-selling rums: the emblematic "Flor de Cana" brand, produced by the Chichigalpa distillery.

The main Nicaraguan rum brands are Flor de Cana (produced by Compañia Licorera de Nicaragua), and Monbacho (made up of 7 different types of rum, Monbacho Rum 8, 12, 15, 19, 21 years and a cuvée Prestige). Read less