Ærø Rum

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

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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