The name means "nothing further beyond" in Latin, a claim this dark, mahogany-hued expression seeks to live up to through long maturation and a rich, complex flavour profile.
Expert Description
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Very Rare is a Rum-based Spirit Drink matured for up to 25 years, bottled at 42%.
Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. Non Plus Ultra Very Rare is one of the house's oldest and most ambitious releases, a blend matured for up to 25 years with a deep mahogany colour and an elegant, spiced bouquet. The range is designed to represent the very best the brand can offer, both in maturation time and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Elegant and spicy with notes of molasses, oak, tobacco and orange.
Palate
Rich, long and fruity with hints of cedar, vanilla, caramel, fine sherry and Seville orange.
Finish
Elegant and soft, complex with traces of sherry, vanilla and caramel.
Specifications
Name: Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Very Rare
Bottler: Old St. Croix
Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
Age: Up to 25 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5712421012306
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
Bottler: Old St. Croix
Flavour Profile
Spicy · Sherry-matured · Fruity · Full-bodied · Elegant
Investment Potential
Medium, as the long maturation time and status as one of the house's flagship releases make it attractive to collectors of premium rum.
Did You Know?
The name "Non Plus Ultra" is Latin for "nothing further beyond" and was originally the inscription on the Pillars of Hercules at the Strait of Gibraltar, marking the boundary of the known world in antiquity.
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