A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve No. 6 Spirit Drink 70 cl 45.5%

The sixth and final edition in a series that has followed A.H. Riise's collectors for several years brings the Founders Reserve collection to a close with a bottle in black with a green accent.

Expert Description

A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve No. 6 is a rum-based Spirit Drink composed of Central American and Caribbean rum, bottled at 45.5%.

Founders Reserve is a series of six exclusive releases from A.H. Riise, where each bottle honours founder Albert Heinrich Riise and the company's over 200-year history. This sixth and final edition is carefully selected from Central American and Caribbean rum, matured in bourbon casks under a continental climate that gives the bottle its deep, golden colour. Behind the A.H. Riise name today stands Old St. Croix, which changed its name in June 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, orange and apricot.

Palate

Full-bodied with sweetness from vanilla and honey, supported by ripe fruit notes.

Finish

Long, rounded finish with lingering fruit and a light honeyed sweetness.

Specifications

Name: A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve No. 6
Bottler: Old St. Croix (formerly A.H. Riise)
Region/Country: Central America and the Caribbean
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 45.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Edition: Founders Reserve, no. 6 (last in series)
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a cognac glass at room temperature

Bottler: Old St. Croix

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Tropical Fruit · Vanilla · Honey · Rounded

Investment Potential

Medium. As the sixth and final edition in the Founders Reserve series, the bottle holds a natural collector interest among A.H. Riise enthusiasts once the series is complete.

Did You Know?

The Founders Reserve series consists of six releases in total, each with its own strength, and No. 6 marks the conclusion of a collection that spans several years and honours A.H. Riise's over 200-year history.

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Frequently Asked Questions about A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve No. 6

What is the Founders Reserve series?

A series of six exclusive releases from A.H. Riise, where each bottle honours founder Albert Heinrich Riise. No. 6 is the sixth and final edition in the series.

Why is the bottle called a Spirit Drink and not a rum?

Because the sugar content exceeds the EU limit of 20 grams per litre for products labelled as rum.

Are A.H. Riise and Old St. Croix the same company?

Yes, A.H. Riise officially changed its name to Old St. Croix in June 2025.

What makes No. 6 special compared to the other editions?

It is the final release in the series, composed of Central American and Caribbean rum matured under a continental climate that gives it its deep, golden colour.

How should this bottle be served?

Best neat in a cognac glass at room temperature, so the fruity and honeyed notes can unfold.

Does this bottle suit a collector?

Yes, as the final edition in a six-part series it holds a natural place in a collection of A.H. Riise's Founders Reserve releases.