Stroh 160 Proof Spiced Rum (also labeled Stroh 80) is a wildly strong, flavor-forward overproof rum from Austria. Think intense sweetness, bold spice, and big heat. Its not for sipping lightlybut it shines in cocktails, punches, hot drinks, and desserts. If you want something that brings both fire and character, this is your bottle.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Feature Detail Producer STROH Austria GmbH, a historic Austrian maker known for high-proof rum/spiced spirits. ABV / Proof 80% ABV 160 proof. Base Rum distilled from molasses. Unaged, or very lightly aged. Focus is on spice/aroma rather than long barrel aging. Flavoring Spiced rumaromatic spices and herbs in addition to molasses sweetness. Vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, maybe allspice, possibly clove etc. (sweet spice) in many reviews.

Tasting Profile

Sense Notes Nose / Aroma Very strong and pungent at first: heavy vanilla, molasses, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, maybe a hint of clove), maybe citrus peel or light zest if you nose through the alcohol. Some lighter herbal or earthy backnotes. Palate / Taste Massive heat up front due to 80% ABV; big sweetness, thick molasses. The spices come through more after the initial burn: vanilla, maybe toasted oak-type impression, cinnamon and nutmeg. Its intense and rich. Finish Long, warming, spicy. Heat lingers. The sweet/spice combo persists. Slight burn, with lingering vanilla/molar sweetness and maybe a trailing warmth of pepper/spice. Not subtle.

Key Specs & Identity

Spec Detail Bottle / Size 750 ml Category Overproof Spiced Rum / Austrian high-proof rum. Part of Inlnder-rum tradition in Austria (rum-flavored spirits with strong character) Recommended Use Thin dashes in cocktails; punches; hot spiced drinks; cooking & baking; extremes; flavor enhancer. Because of its strength, dilution or mixing is highly advised.

Cocktail & Recipe Ideas

Here are several ways to use Stroh 160 Rum, including drinks & dessertsadjust proportions carefully because of its strength.

Cocktails

1. Stroh Hot Buttered Rum

• 3 tbsp Stroh 160 Rum

• 1 cup water

• 5 tbsp brown sugar

• 5 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp orange zest

• orange, juiced

• tsp cinnamon

• Garnish: whipped cream & a cinnamon stick
  Warm ingredients and rum together. Serve hot.

2. Tiger Milk

• cup Stroh 160 Rum

• cup sweetened condensed milk

• cup cold water

• 1 strong espresso

• Ground cinnamon
  Combine, shake with ice, strain. Serve over ice. Garnish with cinnamon.

3. Stroh Hot Chocolate

• 3 oz Stroh 160 Rum

• 2 cups milk (or dairy or non-dairy alternative)

• 4 tbsp cocoa powder

• Optional: marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
  Warm the milk/cocoa mixture, then stir in rum. Serve with toppings.

4. Hawaiian Creamsicle with Stroh

• 1 oz Stroh 160 Rum

• 1 oz aged dark or Jamaican rum (for depth)

• 2 oz pineapple coconut juice

• 1.5 oz orange juice

• 0.5 oz lime juice

• 0.5 oz orgeat (almond syrup)

• 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup
  Shake with ice, strain, garnish with mint. Tropical with spice kick.

5. Fire Punch or Rum Punch Variation

• Use Stroh 160 Rum (small portion, maybe 0.5-1 oz)

• Mix with fruit juices e.g. pineapple, orange, lime

• Sweetener like simple syrup or grenadine

• Garnish: fresh fruit, maybe a float of a lighter rum on top

Cooking & Baking Uses

• Use it in rum cakes or fruitcakes: soak dried fruit in Stroh for a warming, spicy flavor.

• Make rum & raisin ice cream: fold in a rum soaked raisin compote.

• Use in warm desserts: drip into hot pudding, custard, or caramel sauces.

• Spiced rum in glazes: for roasted meats (ham glaze, or sauces for pork), sauces with molasses & spice.