The Austrian Empire Navy Reserve Double Cask Oloroso Rum is a premium spirit that should not be underestimated. This dark rum from the Caribbean, boasting a well-balanced ABV of 49.5%, has been meticulously aged and refined. Initially aged in classic Bourbon barrels made of American white oak, the rum undergoes a final maturation stage in former Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain, where it rests for an additional 12 to 16 months. Produced by the esteemed Albert Michler distillery, which has been successful since the mid-19th century, this rum carries the legacy of the Austrian Empire and the British Navy.
The rum is a Solera-style blend with an average age of 23 years, though not all distillates in the blend have aged that long. This method results in a complex and impressive flavor profile, featuring notes of sweet sugarcane, fruity Sherry, chocolate, herbs, oak, and dried fruit. Distilled and aged by the renowned manufacturer Oliver & Oliver in the Dominican Republic, the production process includes aging for an average of 16 years in barrels that previously held Scotch Whisky, Port, Sherry, or Bourbon. Through the Solera method, the rum is continuously blended, allowing the oldest rums to age up to 21 years. The final product is then aged for an additional 12-16 months in an Oloroso Sherry cask, culminating in a multifaceted and richly layered spirit.
The rum has an ABV of 49.5%.
The rum is initially aged in classic Bourbon barrels made of American white oak. It is then transferred to former Oloroso Sherry casks from Spain for an additional 12 to 16 months of maturation.
The rum is a Solera-style blend with an average age of 23 years, although not all distillates in the blend have aged that long.
The rum is produced by Albert Michler Distillery and distilled and aged by Oliver & Oliver in the Dominican Republic.
The flavor profile includes notes of sweet sugarcane, fruity Sherry, chocolate, herbs, oak, and dried fruit.
Overall Taste: The rum offers a complex and multifaceted flavor profile, characterized by a combination of tropical fruit sweetness, spicy notes, and hints of chocolate and caramel.
Reviewers find the nose of this rum to be very soft, sweet, and uniquely difficult to describe. The taste is sweet with notes of vanilla, oak, and a fair amount of spiciness. While it is generally considered pleasant, it does not stand out as extraordinary.
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