Recos for Rum in Nica?

[LigaPrivadaFanboy]

I'm headed to Esteli in ~2 weeks for the BOTL Safari. I hear the rum in Nica is AWESOME! 99% of the time I pair cigars with a rum & coke. Anyone know of specific brands of rum to keep an eye out for while I'm there? I hear duty-free is 2-3x as expensive as in town.

 

[Angry Bill]

You should be able to get many of the Cuban rums. Elixir de Cuba Legendario 7 year is my favorite, I know you will be able to get Havana Club too.

Flor de Cana is made there. You should be able together the older rum. But i am sure others will grab various bottles to taste. Drink well my friend. Lol. JD will make sure you do.

 

[AlohaStyle]

You can obviously buy some cuban rum at the airport when you land but whenever I travel, I "do as the Romans do" and drink the local drink, which in Nica, is Flor de Cana. There are numerous ages of FDC rum and are pretty good. I can't remember which age I prefer, but you'll have fun trying them. Of course you should try some good cuban rum too which I'm sure will be flowing!

The Legendario as Bill talks about is a sweeter rum and HC 7 especially has more bite. The older HC is more smooth. Just have guys buy different kinds and share until you find what you like.

When I was traveling in Nica by myself after the cigar guys left, my drink of choice was a Cuba Libre with FDC 7 year rum... rum/coke/lime.