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A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum
"Sweet rum with a capital" S, as one member put it — and that's the whole story here. Thick and syrupy, with candied orange peel, marzipan, vanilla and a spicy cinnamon-tobacco tail. Fans of sweet Riise bottles call it a dessert in a glass; others find it sticky and cloying, more sweetened liqueur than traditional rum. It sits firmly in dessert-rum territory.
The community says- Candied orange peel
- Marzipan and vanilla
- Added sugar
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How does A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum taste?
Aggregated from 129 community reviews.
Very sweet, dessert-style Riise sipper Loved by sweet-rum fans for its marzipan, candied orange and creamy spice; plenty of others find it far too sugary and closer to a liqueur than a rum.
People who love sweet, dessert-style rums
Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting a dry, classic rum
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How is A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum rated?
RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.9 sits in the “Good” band. 72% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 4% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
59% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 129 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by heckto🥃
Most helpful positive review
In der Nase ein angenehmer Karamell/Vanille Duft. Am Gaumen Zitrusfrüchte und ein Hauch Tabak. Ein weicher und trotzdem würziger Rum von A.H. Riise. Gut ausgewogen und wie immer sehr süss. Mir gefällt er.
Review by Martin Augustin
Most helpful critical review
Ein gut gemeintes Geschenk. Eine Spirituose auf Rumbasis. Viel zu künstlich und gezuckert. Für mich persönlich kein Rum, zumindest kein ehrlicher. Zugegebenermaßen süffig, aber soll das unbedingt so sein? Für Liebhaber von süßen Likören jedoch geeignet.
Review by Business Liner Ralf
schmeckt wie er riecht, toller alter Tropfen, hat schon was von einem Likör. Sehr süß, man muss es mögen.
Review by SaibotZtar
Nachtisch ....mehr leider nicht !
Review by nick_nick1
Geruch etwas alkoholisch aber angenehm. Geschmacklich vollmundig leichte Tabak Note. Intensiv.
Review by WiltChamberlain
Knackt beinahe die 1er Bewertung - schade!
Review by Daniel
Super süßer und sehr milder Nachtischrum dessen Reife man an der Ausgewogenheit und den ausgefeilten Noten im Geschmack und Abgang mit süß rauchiger Note ausmachen kann.
Review by Gert Dhaese
Too Sweet, not really my thing,akward tastepallet
Review by MJ72
Für AH Riise etwas würziger
Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
15.12.2025 Day 15 of my Christmas Calendar. Still a very sweet and sticky rum in my mind. Very light fruity nose and the palate is lightly spicy and very sweet with spices. --------- Not as fruity as the XO reserve, but still way too sweet for me. A bit creamy but the sweetness kills what could have been good.
Review by Dirk E.
...ein A.H. Risse, süß fruchtig lecker. Kann ich Empfehlen wer gerne Süßrums liebt wie ich.
Review by LukaŽiga
7,5:On the nose, cinnamon from the beginning... There's also some clove and some vanilla. There's a hint of licorice from the molasses, but it's the cinnamon overpowering. Aeration brings to mind some soda notes, as Cola first, then a spicy cola like a Dr.Pepper. Then the ginger comes in and we think more of a ginger ale. There's always an impression of spicy confectionery, like these pepper and cinnamon chewing gums. 7,5:On the palate, this is thick and sweet rum with the orange zest as the first impression. In the middle of the palate, there's a lot of molasses. Of course, the omnipresent cinnamon on the nose makes a come back, with some fruity notes. 7:The finish is medium, sweet with cinnamon, there is a feeling of a sugar powder left...
Review by BTHHo 🥃
The taste is powerful and very full with notes of orange, powdered sugar and tobacco, finishing with a spicy creamy long sweet aftertaste.
Review by Martin Švojgr
Toho cukru je tolik, že nechápu, jak jsem to mohl kdysi pít.
Review by rum_sk
On my top 5 from Riise definitely worth it, great price. If you like sweet, go for it.
Review by pavlix vipax
Cukrové a husté pomerne dosť, citrusy, príjemné dosť, kratšie v závere, dosť cukru
Review by Sven Erbe
Interessant aber nicht ganz Fassbar oder ich verstehe ihn einfach nicht. Verwirrende Anklänge von Klebstoff, Sandelholznoten wie ein Parfum. Das ganze durchgängig vom Geruch über den Gaumen vis zum Abgang. Es gibt bestimmt Liebhaber, aber ich gehöre definitiv nicht dazu. Aber interessant...und trotzdem 7 Punkte für eine ausgewogene Idee
Review by DiederikMartens
Too much fake sweets
Review by Kay Meertens
Raisin, sugared almond, banana and glue in the nose. The typical candied orange peel that is in almost all Riises in the taste. A bit of pineapple in the end. One of the best Riises I've had, but much too sweet unfortunately.
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Expert review by Alkotip
Read full review →Sweet rum with a capital "S". Marzipan in the nose, a body of orange-apricot jam, and a spicy tail. And in addition, a classy origin. If this idea appeals to you, you have nothing to hesitate and the price is the last thing you will be interested in. Only then, don't forget to regularly burn those calories.
Details about A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum
A rum from Virgin Islands, bottled by A.H. Riise, at 42%.
Community purchases
227 bottles logged by 211 collectors.
A drinker & collector.
33% opened, 22 emptied and repurchased.
What does A.H. Riise Family Reserve Solera 1838 Rum cost?
Community paid 47–79 €.
Current best price: 67.85 € – within the typical community range.
What members actually paid for their bottles. A typical range, not the current shop price. Full price & collection history in RX+ →
227 purchased · 154 tasted · 88 wishlist · as of
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