Aroma visualization from community tastings
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
- But: Added sugar
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How does Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 taste?
Aggregated from 114 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.
People who like sweet, easy sippers and rum newcomers
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. 47% of tasters rate it Good or better; only 7% rate it below average. See the full rating guide →
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What does the community say?
64% rate it between 6 and 8. 19 selected write-ups from 114 community ratings. You can view the complete list in our app.
Review by Montana
Most helpful positive review
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
Most helpful critical review
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 🇩🇰
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
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
Zu süß, zu schwach.
Review by rum_sk
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 Master P
Ein süßer Rum, nicht zu süß, ist an der Grenze. Die Nase kommt süß von Honig und Melasse und sinkt in erster Linie Vanille mit einem Hauch von Schokolade.Der Gaumen ist süß mit etwas gerösteter Banane, Vanille und Kirsche. Der Abgang ist mittellang und ölig, süß und Vanille dominiert.
Review by heckto🥃
Ein milder Einsteigerrum. Karamell, Honig, Vanille in der Nase. Am Gaumen Schokolade und Banane. Ist jetzt keine Geschmacksexplosion und wenig komplex aber trotzdem ein solider Süßer mit ordentlichem Preis/Leistungsverhältnis.
Review by Beach-and-Rum 🏖️🌴
Schöner Rum für alle Einsteiger. Gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis.
Review by Hans-Peter Jank
Ziemlich süß, zu flach
Review by Konstantin Precht
A very smooth and easy rum with a short finish. Not complex, quite sweet but good for beginners, caramel and vanilla on the palate
Review by lars
Nicht unangenehm aber etwas künstlich und zu süß
Review by Jan Sajbrt
Velmi vlidne, kulate, jemne sladounke, dobry ocas, zadne neprijemne okraje, chut se drzi dlouho.
Review by Radi
Ist ganz gut, aber auch nicht total mein Geschmack.
Review by Arnaud Gluglu Larrangé
Nez : patissier, fruits confits, frangipane, eau de vie Bouche : Sirupeux, caramel, cire d’abeille Finale : gourmande, longue, boisé, menthol
Review by JFehr
Flach und süß
Review by Skye92
Rhum chaleureux, mélasse caramel
Review by Pavel Spacek
Sweet mild infused
Review by Richard Krupa
Na pohodu rum, neurazil, ale nicim nezaujal naoslinil. Neco na styl diplo reservy
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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%.
Community purchases
260 bottles logged by 222 collectors.
A drinker's rum.
47% opened, 49 emptied and repurchased.
What does Albert Michler Distillery Austrian Empire Navy Rum Reserva 1863 cost?
Community paid 19–30 €.
Current best price: 29.80 € – 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+ →
+5 purchases in the last 3 months.
Added to collections, last 12 months — dark bars are the last 3.
260 purchased · 136 tasted · 59 wishlist · as of
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