Up to 25 years in cask, the last year of which is spent in casks from the legendary Château Lafon wine production, gives this expression its characteristic honeyed, golden depth.
Expert Description
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Ambre d'Or Excellence 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. This expression is a blend of rum matured for up to 25 years, first maturing in standard oak casks before being transferred to former French wine casks from Château Lafon for six months, followed by a further six months in casks that previously held the sweet Sauternes dessert wine. The long, two-part finish gives the rum its characteristic honeyed depth and velvety structure.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Seductive notes of ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, orange peel and fine honey.
Palate
Full-bodied, soft and fruity with candied fruit, honey, delicate spices and a creamy texture, where candied orange and tangerine meet Christmas spices.
Finish
Long, warm and velvety.
Specifications
Name: Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Ambre d'Or Excellence
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
Cask type: Oak casks, then Château Lafon wine casks and Sauternes casks
EAN no.: 5712421500001
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass
Bottler: Old St. Croix
Flavour Profile
Honeyed · Fruity · Full-bodied · Velvety · Spicy
Investment Potential
Medium, as this expression combines high age with a rare, two-part finish in French wine casks, setting it apart from many other premium releases.
Did You Know?
Château Lafon is a renowned wine house in the Sauternes region of France, whose casks have previously matured some of the world's most famous sweet white wines.
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