Stroh Original Rum 50 cl 80%

In Austrian kitchens there is no Sachertorte or Kaiserschmarrn without a dash of Stroh. The red bottle is as Austrian as the Alps themselves.

Expert description

Stroh Original 80% is a Rum from Austria, bottled at a cask-strength-like 80%, one of Europe's most recognised high-proof spirits for baking and hot drinks.

Stroh was founded in 1832 by Sebastian Stroh in Klagenfurt and has since become an institution in Austrian cooking and bar culture. The iconic red label covers a powerful spirit with a clear rum character, historically categorised under the Austrian designation Inländer Rum. The 80% strength makes it primarily a kitchen workhorse, used for flambéing, Rumkugeln, Sachertorte and punch, while it also features in classic hot drinks like Jagertee.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense caramel and burnt sugar, with a warm, almost medicinal sweetness.

Palate

Powerful and burning sweetness with notes of vanilla and dark caramel, dominated by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering sweetness and a hint of spice.

Bottler: Stroh
Region/Country: Austria
Type: Rum
ABV: 80%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 9001700000032
Serving suggestion: For baking, flambéing and hot drinks

Flavour profile

Powerful · Sweet · Caramel · Warming

Did you know?

Stroh is so ingrained in Austrian culture that the bottle is often simply called "der Stroh" and used as much in the kitchen as in the bar, where the 80% strength edition is rarely drunk neat.

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Frequently asked questions about Stroh Original 80%

What is Stroh Original 80%?

It is a Rum from Austria, bottled at 80%, known for its iconic red label and use in Austrian baking and hot drinks.

What does Stroh Original 80% taste like?

Powerful and sweet with intense caramel and burnt sugar, a warm, medicinal sweetness and a long, warming finish.

What is Stroh Original 80% used for?

It is mainly used for baking, flambéing and classic Austrian hot drinks like Jagertee, rather than being drunk neat.

Why is Stroh 80% so strong?

The high alcohol percentage is part of the brand's tradition and makes the spirit particularly suited for flambéing and delivering strong flavour in baking with limited quantity.

Where does Stroh come from?

Stroh was founded in 1832 by Sebastian Stroh in Klagenfurt, Austria, and remains one of the country's most iconic spirits brands.

Can Stroh Original 80% be drunk neat?

It can be drunk neat, but the high strength means most people prefer it in the kitchen or diluted in hot drinks.