In the entire history of the existence of mankind on Earth, a great many spirits have been created, many of which still exist today. Of course, every continent and even in each individual state has its own alcoholic traditions, but sometimes the foundations that have developed over the years are still violated. A vivid example is a drink called Stroh rum, the history of which and its features will be discussed in detail in the article. A unique drink is rightfully genuine interest in many.
general information
A review of Stroh rum should certainly begin with the fact that it is an exclusively Austrian product that is the commercially viable brainchild of Stroh Austria Gesellschaft. This fact is surprising if only because the vast majority of European rum producers produce their drinks in the Caribbean or some Asian countries, and they pour directly into bottles at their own factories already in the Old World.
Features
Rum Stroh ("Stroh"), the description of which is given below, violates all the stereotypes about this drink also because its creator was able to successfully prove to everyone that excellent rum can be produced without using cane raw materials.
History of creation
The first half of the 19th century in Europe was marked by a fashion for the use of rum. Spanish, English, French officers, who happened to visit the overseas colonies, began to get used to drinking a glass of drink and a cigar after dinner.
However, Austria did not have its own colonies, and therefore the country was forced to import rum, which was due to its high final cost. As a result, in 1832, a young man named Sebastian Stroh became the founder of his own company, which began to specialize in the production of rum. Production facilities are located in the south of Austria, in the city of Sankt Paul im Lafanttal.
No one will ever say exactly how much Sebastian had to experiment with a variety of fragrant herbs before a drink that does not even have a hint of molasses distillate acquires a completely noble aroma of vanilla, molasses and other tropical spices, as well as all that must smell dear aged rum. The taste of the resulting alcoholic beverage turned out to be so pleasant that there were many daredevils who risked using Stroh rum, which had a strength of 60%, undiluted.
Since there was no concept of standardization in that era, and buyers who received a great product bought it up in large quantities, in order to distinguish Austrian rum from the Caribbean “colleague”, the producer gave the name to his brainchild, Inländer-Rum, which translates as “ native rum. "
Interesting fact
In 1864, Herr Sebastian produced another very popular drink at his factory, called Stroh Jagertee, or “Hunter’s Tea”. This brainchild of the Austrian inventor was to be diluted with boiling water before use, so that after drinking it would be possible to warm up.
As a result, Stroh rum was so good that in 1900 it was awarded a gold medal at an international exhibition in Paris. However, after almost 100 years, the drink began to have problems, since at the end of the twentieth century the countries of Western Europe began to unite, and it turned out that Stroh violated existing standards, which is why it can not be called rum.
However, slowly but confidently, the Austrians managed to prove that Stroh is exclusively their national treasure. And therefore, in 2009, European lawmakers gave up and gave Inländer-Rum the status of Denomination of Protected Origin (DOP), which means a product that can only be manufactured in Austria.
It is worth noting that to this day, Stroh rum is a drink, the recipe of which remains in the strictest confidence. It is only known for certain that it is aged for three years in oak barrels and only then bottled.
Varieties
The Stroh Austria Gesellschaft mbH brand produces the following types of Stroh rum:
- Stroh 40 is an amber-colored drink whose strength is 40%, and the taste has a spicy-caramel aroma with oak bitterness.
- Stroh 60 - rum with a strength of 60%, which is often used in cocktails.
- Stroh 80 - it’s easy to guess that the strength of this rum is 80%. It is in most cases used for baking and much less often in cocktails.
- Stroh Jagertee 40 is a highly concentrated liquor with a strength of 40%. It is before use that it must be mixed with hot water.
- Stroh Jagertee 60.
- Stroh Cream is essentially a liquor containing rum with a strength of 15%. It is added to coffee.
Memo to tourists
The eighty-degree rum Stroh Stroh, the features of which can cause it to instantly ignite under certain conditions, are considered dangerous liquids by many airlines and airport security services and are prohibited from being transported. That is why Duty free has the opportunity to purchase exclusively rum with a fortress of 40 or 60 degrees.
There is another curious fact regarding the described drink. In many biker clubs in South Africa there is a tradition that newbies are tested for stamina, forcing them to drink Stroh rum in the amount of one glass in one gulp. If a person could not master a drink with a strength of 80% in one sip, then he had no right to become a member of a motorcycle club.
Use
One of the most popular cocktails using Stroh is the B-52. Often, it consists of three liquors, but when ordering a “flaming bomber,” the top layer of rum is set on fire, and it, burning, provides a bright and spectacular spectacle.
The Austrian alcohol product is also actively used in other cocktails, and where the dark variety is required. "Shtro" can be combined with fruit and berry juices, with amaretto, vodka, tequila and other strong drinks.
Customer reviews
According to numerous consumers of the described rum, this alcoholic product has a distinctive, only inherent taste. Moreover, the drink is interesting both in cocktails and as an independent representative of the alcohol industry. At the same time, "Shtro" due to its concentration and strength allows you to use it in small quantities and get the most out of it.