Ærø Rum

Ærø Rum is made in an old wash house in the backyard of a merchant's courtyard in Ærøskøbing, where Michael Nielsen began dreaming in 2013 of alcohol made from local Ærø ingredients. Today that dream is a fully working distillery.

Ærø Danish Solera Rum 50 cl 48%

Item no.: 22227865400-aero-rom

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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About Ærø Rom

Ærø Rum is distilled by Ærø Whisky Distillery on the small southern Funen island, where everything from the start has been about using local products and preserving the island's historic buildings. That gives the rum a clear local grounding, making it a great choice for tasting Danish island craft in its most authentic form.

History & Background

In 2013, Michael Nielsen began developing his dream of making alcohol on Ærø, based on local ingredients from the island. In 2016 the distillery was built in the wash house in the backyard of an old merchant's courtyard in Ærøskøbing, a renovation that later won the "Renovation Special Prize" for its respectful approach to the historic 1800s building. In 2019 a brewery was also established directly opposite the distillery, bringing the whole production together in one place.

Production & Style

The rum is distilled from molasses or cane products and aged in casks in the Danish climate, giving a different, slower maturation than rum typically undergoes in the tropics.

Signature Style

Local, Historic, Handmade
A handmade Danish rum with a different, slower maturation character, shaped by the Danish climate and a strong local history from Ærø.

Facts

Distillery	Ærø Whisky Distillery
Founder	Michael Nielsen
Founded	2013
Pronounced	AIR-ö
Region	Ærøskøbing
Country	Denmark
Owner	Michael Nielsen (independent distillery)
Raw material	Molasses
Ageing climate	Temperate
Official website	aerodestilleri.dk

Did You Know?

Did you know Ærø Whisky Distillery won the "Renovation Special Prize" for restoring an 1800s building in Ærøskøbing, where the distillery is still based today?

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Ærø Rum

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