65F07A7F-9156-466F-A691-0DA93EAB3E44Barbados Albert Michler Distillery
Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 70cl bottle
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Navy Rum · 40%

Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863

Vanilla, honey and caramel lead here, with roasted banana and a hint of milk chocolate underneath and an oily, medium finish. It's a sweetened Barbados rum (members reckon a Foursquare base) that most call a "very good starter rum." Easy and round, but low on complexity and clearly sugared — a couple of tasters find it a touch artificial.

The community says
  • Easy and round
  • Vanilla and honey
  • Added sugar
29.80 € incl. VAT
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How does Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 taste?

Aggregated from 111 community reviews.

Sweet, round beginner rum, low complexity Most see an easy, sweet entry rum: honey, vanilla and chocolate, gentle and round. The common gripe is it's too sweet and a bit flat, with little to chew on.

Perfect for

People who like sweet, easy sippers and rum newcomers

Less suitable for

Anyone avoiding sugar or wanting dry, complex rum

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How is Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 rated?

RumX’s 0–10 scale is strict: 7.0 sits in the “Good” band. 46% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 7% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →

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76% rate it between 6 and 8. 20 selected write-ups from 111 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.

Review by Montana

Most helpful positive review

Montana
Montana
Feb 2021156 reviews
8.2/10

Ein süßes Aroma, schwach alkoholisch und scharf, leichte Fruchtanklänge. Ein angenehm süßer Geschmack, leicht ölig im Mund, leicht fruchtig, etwas Honig. Der Abgang ist sanft und mittellang, dabei recht süß.

Review by Schnapsschuesse

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Schnapsschuesse
Schnapsschuesse
Nov 2023211 reviews
3.0/10

Ganz seltsame Mischung aus Milschschokolade, dumpfer Frucht und einer ranzigen Note. Sample ist alt, aber nicht offen gewesen. Am Gaumen viel zu süß, vanillig und trotzdem alkoholisch scharf. Mag zwar gerüchteweise ein Foursquare sein, habe ich aber noch nie in so schlecht und dann verschlimmbessert erlebt.

Review by Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰

Kevin Sorensen 🇩🇰
Mar 20235,556 reviewsDenmark
6.8/10

This is a rum in the cheaper end of the spectrum. Also a sweet rum, not to sweet and probably a very good starter rum. The nose comes off sweet from honey and molasses and descends into primarily vanilla with a hint of chocolate. The palate is sweet with some roasted banana, vanilla and cherry. There is a bit of creaminess to it. The finish is medium long and oily, sweet and vanilla dominates.

Review by Michael Schillheim

Michael Schillheim
Michael Schillheim
Jun 2024152 reviews
6.5/10

Angenehm zu trinkender, typisch gesüßter Einsteigerrum. In der Nase noch sehr langweilig, bietet er dann aufgrund der Zuckerung am Gaumen ein wenig mehr Profil. Für zwischendurch ganz nett oder als Begleitung zum Bier.

Review by Jarek

Jarek
Feb 2023680 reviewsGermany
6.7/10

Zu süß, zu schwach.

Review by JFehr

JFehr
Mar 2024155 reviewsGermany
1.3/10

Flach und süß

Review by rum_sk

rum_sk
Mar 2023245 reviewsSlovakia
7.0/10

Revisiting after more than a year. Initial score 82 downgraded to 75. Overall still very pleasant rum eventhough its sweetened foursquare. Predominant is vanilla with milk chocolate, also a fudge or polish caramel candies called krowka in the taste and nose provides some hints of it too. Overall I think the people who seek sweet rums will love this one. I am a weirdo I like both sweet rums, but also the other side of spectrum such as ester rums such as hampden or monstrosities like paranubes. Revisiting: Direct comparison with 18 Solera from AM. This one is better, more flavourful, but also much sweeter. It does not feel artificial that much but lets say it is overly sweet so I am pulling few points down. Otherwise, really good one.

Review by Sebastian Kornett

Sebastian Kornett
Dec 2020117 reviews
4.5/10

Wurde definitiv mit Zucker nachgeholfen. Hat nicht viel zu bieten. Kann man seinen Freunden anbieten, die rum Neulinge sind.

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Details about Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863

A Navy Rum from Barbados, bottled by Albert Michler Distillery, at 40%.

CountryBarbados
CategoryNavy Rum
ABV40%
Volume70cl

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255 bottles logged by 217 collectors.

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47% opened, 49 emptied and repurchased.

133 sealed 73 open 49 emptied

What does Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 cost?

Community paid 21–30 €.

Current best price: 29.80 € – above the typical community range.

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255 purchased · 133 tasted · 59 wishlist · as of

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