Stroh '80' Austrian Rum comes to us from Stroh, a producer based in Austria with a solid reputation for consistent quality. This overproof rum is bottled at 80% ABV and represents the kind of dependable, well-made spirit that forms the backbone of any serious rum collection.
Bottled at a formidable 80% ABV, this is not a rum for the faint-hearted. That said, the additional strength serves a purpose beyond mere bravado: it concentrates the flavours and allows the rum to stand up in cocktails where lesser spirits would be overwhelmed. A splash of water opens things up beautifully for those who prefer to sip neat.
In the glass, this is an honest and well-made rum that delivers exactly what you would expect from Stroh. It works well across a range of serves — neat, on ice, or in cocktails — and represents solid value at its price point. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it executes the fundamentals with confidence.
Stroh '80' Austrian Rum earns its place as a reliable, well-crafted overproof rum that delivers consistent quality. For those exploring the world of Austria rum, this is a perfectly respectable place to start, and for seasoned enthusiasts, a dependable everyday option.