Ærø Danish Solera Rum 50 cl 48%

In the back building of the Handelsgården merchant's house in Ærøskøbing, a rum is brewed that isn't trying to be Caribbean – it's Danish from start to finish.

Expert description

Ærø Danish Solera Rum is a Solera Rum distilled and matured on Ærø and bottled at 48%.

The rum comes from Ærø Whisky, a small micro-distillery in the heritage-listed wash house behind the Handelsgården merchant's house in Ærøskøbing, founded by ship's captain Michael Nielsen in 2016. The rum is made from sugarcane molasses and matured in a Solera system, a method known from the sherry industry, where young rum is added at the top of the casks while older, more mature rum is drawn from the bottom. The casks previously held Oloroso and PX sherry from Spain, and only around 300 bottles of Solera Rum are bottled each year.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and sherried with dried fruit, caramel and a hint of molasses.

Palate

Full-bodied and round with sherry sweetness, dark fruit and a warm spiciness from the molasses.

Finish

Long and sweet with persistent sherry tones and a gentle warmth from the 48%.

Specifications

Distillery: Ærø Whisky
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Solera Rum
ABV: 48%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso and PX Sherry
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 300
Serving suggestion: In a snifter glass at room temperature

Flavour profile

Sherried · Round · Sweet · Full-bodied · Danish

Did you know?

Ærø Whisky is housed in a heritage-listed 19th-century wash house in the backyard of the Handelsgården merchant's house in Ærøskøbing, where the distillery has combined a small visitor centre with the production of both whisky and rum at the same address since 2016.

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Frequently asked questions about Ærø Danish Solera Rum

What defines Ærø Danish Solera Rum?

The rum is made on Ærø from sugarcane molasses and matured in a Solera system in former Oloroso and PX sherry casks, giving it a rich, sherried character.

What does Ærø Danish Solera Rum taste like?

Dried fruit and caramel on the nose, a full-bodied, round palate of sherry sweetness and dark fruit, and a long, sweet finish.

What is a Solera system?

A maturation method known from the sherry industry, where young rum is added at the top of a series of connected casks while older, more mature rum is drawn from the bottom.

How many bottles are produced?

Ærø Whisky bottles only around 300 bottles of Solera Rum each year, making it a relatively rare Danish release.

How should Ærø Danish Solera Rum be served?

Best in a snifter glass at room temperature, where the sherry tones and warm sweetness can unfold.

Is Ærø Danish Solera Rum a good gift?

Yes, the Danish origin and limited production make it a natural gift for the curious rum enthusiast.