Austrian Empire Reserva 1863

I like this rum for its balanced smoith taste. Little sweet backgroud. Not strong feeling of ethanol like some rums.

On the palate light and sweet, and in the aftertaste persistent.

Taste and smell are very sweet.
Feels slightly oily/smooth and keeps a long, sweet aftertaste.
Notes of Vanilla and Tonka, mixed with Caramel.
Slight alcohol burn, but not very pronounced.

Bottle of Austrian Empire Reserva 1863 is a kind of golden standard for me, the same as Diplomatico RE. It's a bottle, which I am buying whenever the current one is out. This is definitely the best choice in price/value ratio ! If you like sweet and smooth rums, you are on the right address.

It has something very specific in smell, which makes it different from all rums I've tried until now.
I have also 18y version, which is in taste&smell very close to reserva, but less sweet. So go for reserva and you will also spare some money ! :)

86/100

An excelent rum, i like it better than the Solera 25.

jemná lehká chut po mandlích
Lehké pálení v chuti, je cítit síla po bourbonu
Sušené ovoce krásně doplnuje celistvost.
8,7

I bought this rum at a rum tasting, where I was very surprised. Its roundness and sweetness is spot on, its aftertaste is not as long, as one could wish for with this rum. It can be recommended to sit and sip an evening, but be carefull, it will be gone all to fast. :)

Pro mne naprosto překvapující rum. 40% (voltů) je hodně znát. Slaďoučký je pro mne tak akorát, ale po chvilce se dostaví hořkost. Chuť je naprostá bomba, které vám vybouchne hned po prvním doušku. Každopádně být námořníkem, tak tohle piji pořád a s velkou radostí.

I've bought this rum based on the rating and YES, truly this is absolutely perfect choice. I've already drunk some better rums but much more expensive. This is my first navy and it delivered my expectations.Strong and sweet however not too sweet and not much alcohol in the aftertaste.

Pekná flaša aj tuba. Mám rád aj radu Espero tiež od Albert Michler. Vôňa prijemná sladká - vanilka, karamel, prezreté ovocie. Chuť - sladká (vanilka, karamel, sherry) na konci jemna sudovosť a popŕhlenie od alkoholu. Za cenu okolo 28€ veľmi dobré pitie. Určite skúsim aj ďalšie zo série.