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A H Riise Spirit Drink

A Danish pharmacist on a Caribbean island, a collection of plants from across the West Indies, and a drink originally meant to cure stomach aches. AH Riise is one of the strangest, most Danish spirits stories out there.
  • Rum bottle, Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced
    Item no.: 22227865378-402

    While most spiced rums lean on pure sweetness, Black Barrel goes the other way with a darker, more spiced and noticeably less sweet style.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced is a Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink from the U.S. Virgin Islands, bottled at 40%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. Black Barrel builds on the brand's naval rum heritage, but with a distinctly spiced profile inspired by classic mulled wine and Christmas spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Compared to other releases from the house, Black Barrel is one of the least sweet, making it a solid everyday rum for those who prefer more spice than sugar.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Mocha, walnuts and burnt figs, along with slightly burnt oak notes, intense spiced notes of vanilla and caramel, plus a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon.

    Palate

    Christmas spices and dark chocolate in a deep and bold expression, full-bodied and potent with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and other classic mulled wine spices.

    Finish

    Mocha returns and slowly tones down, warm and lingering with orange, vanilla, coffee and caramel.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Spiced Rum-based Spirit Drink
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421012313
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in a Dark & Stormy

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Spicy · Mocha · Dark · Full-bodied · Lightly Sweet

    Did You Know?

    Although Black Barrel has sweet notes of caramel and honey, it is considered one of the least sweet releases from Old St. Croix/A.H. Riise, making it a good everyday rum for those who aren't keen on a lot of sugar.

    See our full range of Old St. Croix

    • 46,75
      1pcs.
      40,75EUR
  • Black rum bottle in exclusive gift box, A.H. Riise Black Gem Collection Black Larimar
    Item no.: 22225555-366

    Deep in the soils of the West Indies and Central America lies a rare black variant of the gemstone larimar – as rare as this bottle, of which only 799 examples exist worldwide.

    Expert Description

    A.H. Riise Black Gem Collection Black Larimar is a rum-based Spirit Drink bottled at 45.2%.

    The bottle is the second release in A.H. Riise's Black Gem Collection, following Black Coral, and is named after the rare black larimar stone found deep in the soils of the West Indies and Central America. Behind the A.H. Riise name today stands the company Old St. Croix, which officially changed its name in June 2025. Black Larimar is a finely layered premium blend, characterised by an elaborate cask programme that gives the bottle multiple layers of complexity. It was bottled in 2024 in a limited run of 799 individually numbered bottles.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dark caramel, tropical fruit and a hint of spice.

    Palate

    Full-bodied and layered with toffee, dried fruit and a light smoky undertone.

    Finish

    Long, warm and spiced finish with lingering sweetness.

    Specifications

    Name: A.H. Riise Black Gem Collection Black Larimar
    Bottler: Old St. Croix (formerly A.H. Riise)
    Region/Country: US Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    ABV: 45.2%
    Size: 70 CL
    Number of bottles: 799
    Edition: Black Gem Collection, no. 2
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a cognac glass as a collector's bottle

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Full-bodied · Spiced · Caramel · Tropical Fruit · Complex

    Investment Potential

    Medium. With only 799 individually numbered bottles and continued interest in A.H. Riise's collector series, Black Larimar has the potential to become sought after once the run sells out.

    Did You Know?

    The larimar stone that gives the bottle its name is found almost exclusively in the Dominican Republic and a few other spots in the Caribbean and Central America, making both the stone and the rum edition that carries its name genuine rarities.

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    • 335,00
      1pcs.
      291,50EUR
  • Rum bottle, Old St. Croix Kong Haakon XO Royal Reserve
    Item no.: 22227865378-77

    Named after Norway's first king following the dissolution of the union in 1905, this expression unites Scandinavian royal history with Caribbean rum tradition in a sweet, vanilla-rich style.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Kong Haakon XO Royal Reserve is a Rum-based Spirit Drink matured for 6 years, bottled at 42%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. This expression is named after King Haakon VII of Norway and stands as one of the house's sweetest and most vanilla-forward releases, where caramel and tropical fruitiness dominate. The range was originally created as a special edition honouring the Scandinavian royal house.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Vanilla, coconut and butter caramel, followed by a touch of caramelised apple pie with a lightly toasted crust and subtle lavender notes.

    Palate

    Pronounced sweetness with layers of vanilla, caramel and toffee, where the rum almost clings to the palate with a thick, vanilla-rich character.

    Finish

    Lingering vanilla and butter caramel, complemented by hints of orange peel.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Kong Haakon XO Royal Reserve
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    Age: 6 years
    ABV: 42%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421011408
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Vanilla · Sweet · Caramel · Full-bodied · Tropical

    Did You Know?

    King Haakon VII became King of Norway in 1905 following the dissolution of the union with Sweden and was originally a Danish prince named Carl, giving this expression a double Danish-Norwegian royal connection.

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    • 60,25
      1pcs.
      52,25EUR
  • A.H. Riise Naval Cadet 70 cl 42%
    Item no.: 2222786537788-1125
    A.H. Riise Naval Cadet 70 cl 42%

    AH Riise Naval Cadet is a blend created in perfect balance between tradition and strength. The various distillates are reminiscent of salt water, tarred ropes and tropical fruits. If you close your eyes, it is just before the ton-heavy bronze cannons can both be tasted and smelled. A sweet nectar, paired with a potent imprint of alcohol, meet in perfect harmony. A wonderful and magnificent experience in every way.

    Distillery: A.H. Rice
    Name: Naval Cadet
    Age: NA
    Type: Spirit Drink
    Alc. strength: 42 %
    70 cl.
    • 52,25
      1pcs.
      45,25EUR
  • Bottle in gift box, Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Ambre d'Or Excellence
    Item no.: 22227865378-19990

    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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    • 134,00
      1pcs.
      116,50EUR
  • Rum bottle in gift box, Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra Very Rare
    Item no.: 22227865378-5

    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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    • 120,00
      1pcs.
      104,50EUR
  • Rum bottle, Old St. Croix Port Cask XO Reserve Saint Thomas
    Item no.: 22227865378-82

    15 different rums with an average age of 20 years, each personally selected by the master distiller, meet here in a final finish in port casks from the renowned house of Calem.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Port Cask XO Reserve Saint Thomas is a Rum-based Spirit Drink with an average age of 20 years, bottled at 45%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. This expression is a remarkable blend of 15 different rums, all over 20 years old, each personally selected cask by cask by the master distiller. After the long base maturation, the blend receives a final six-month finish in port casks from the esteemed house of Calem, adding a light golden colour and a fruity, vinous depth.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Vanilla, pineapple, bananas and dried red fruit, alongside the port's characteristic sweetness.

    Palate

    Yellow and red fruits, tobacco and cedar wood in a well-balanced, complex profile.

    Finish

    Long-lasting and harmonious with a hint of slightly dry chocolate.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Port Cask XO Reserve Saint Thomas
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    Age: Average 20 years
    ABV: 45%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Port casks from Calem
    EAN no.: 5712421012702
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Fruity · Vinous · Spicy · Full-bodied · Elegant

    Investment Potential

    Medium, as the high average age and personally selected cask composition make it an interesting bottle for collectors of premium rum.

    Did You Know?

    Only rums older than 20 years are allowed into this blend, and every single cask is personally selected by the master distiller before being added to the final composition.

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    • 64,25
      1pcs.
      55,75EUR
  • Bottle with naval motif, A.H. Riise Royal Danish Navy
    Item no.: 22227865378-1

    Named after the Danish navy's old rum tradition in the former West Indies islands, this expression honours a piece of shared Danish-Caribbean maritime history.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy is a Rum-based Spirit Drink from the U.S. Virgin Islands, bottled at 40%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025, but the historic connection to the Danish navy's presence in the West Indies lives on in this expression. The product is classified as a Spirit Drink rather than pure rum, as its sugar content exceeds the EU threshold for being labelled rum. Behind the bottle lies a full-bodied, complex style with pronounced spice and wood character, tracing back to the historic trade routes between Denmark and the West Indies.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Intense and spicy with dark brown sugar, dried fruit, wood, vanilla and tobacco.

    Palate

    Full-bodied, smooth and complex with caramel, nutmeg, raisins, liquorice and roasted tones.

    Finish

    Long-lasting, sweet-spicy and round with oak and fine dark chocolate.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421011606
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Spicy · Sweet · Full-bodied · Woody · Rounded

    Did You Know?

    A.H. Riise changed its name to Old St. Croix in June 2025, but the brand's roots go back to 1838, when pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise founded the company on the island of St. Thomas, then part of the Danish West Indies.

    See our full range of Old St. Croix

    • 60,25
      1pcs.
      52,25EUR
  • Rum bottle, Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy Strength
    Item no.: 22227865378-62

    Based on the recipe behind the popular Royal Danish Navy 40%, but raised in strength, this expression delivers a more intense version of the classic naval rum.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy Strength is a Rum-based Spirit Drink from the U.S. Virgin Islands, bottled at 55%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. This expression is built on the proven original recipe behind the best-selling Royal Danish Navy 40%, but raises the alcohol content for a more intense flavour experience. Despite the increased strength, the rum retains a pleasant roundness once it has had a little time to settle in the glass.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dark fruits, caramelised figs and orange peel, with a powdery sweetness of marshmallow and heavy fruitiness of papaya.

    Palate

    Creamy, spicy and full-bodied with sherry-caramel notes, dates, cardamom and eucalyptus. Powerful due to the strength, but reveals an elegant sweetness of fruit, orange and English caramel once it settles.

    Finish

    Long and warming with lingering spice, oak and a pleasant sweetness that gradually fades.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy Strength
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    ABV: 55%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421011903
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Cask Strength · Spicy · Full-bodied · Fruity · Rounded

    Did You Know?

    The Navy Strength designation stems from a historic tradition, where naval rum had to be bottled strong enough that gunpowder could still ignite if it was spilled on board.

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    • 67,00
      1pcs.
      58,25EUR
  • Rum bottle in luxury gift box, A.H. Riise Signature Master Blender Collection
    Item no.: 2222555487-8893

    Fewer than 2,000 bottles exist of each edition, and every single one carries the master blender's own signature – Signature is A.H. Riise's tribute to the man whose name still graces the label 150 years on.

    Expert Description

    A.H. Riise Signature Master Blender Collection is a rum-based Spirit Drink composed of rum from multiple origins and maturation levels, bottled at 43.9%.

    Behind the A.H. Riise name today stands the company Old St. Croix, which officially changed its name in June 2025 but continues to build on the legacy of Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise (1810-1882), who travelled to the Caribbean driven by a spirit of discovery. Signature is composed of rum from a wide range of casks of different origin and maturity, where a deliberate residue left in the barrels helps intensify the complexity and unique character of the blend. Because the sugar content exceeds the EU limit of 20 grams per litre for products labelled as rum, the bottle is officially sold as a spirit drink.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Ripe tropical fruit, coconut, toffee and a hint of mint.

    Palate

    Complex and velvety with candied lemon and apricot, toasted coconut and eucalyptus.

    Finish

    Long and balanced finish with tropical fruit, toffee and mint.

    Specifications

    Name: A.H. Riise Signature Master Blender Collection
    Bottler: Old St. Croix (formerly A.H. Riise)
    Region/Country: US Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    ABV: 43.9%
    Size: 70 CL
    Number of bottles: 2000
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a cognac glass for a special occasion

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Full-bodied · Tropical Fruit · Toffee · Coconut · Spiced

    Investment Potential

    Low to medium. With fewer than 2,000 numbered and signed bottles per edition, the Signature series holds a degree of collector interest among A.H. Riise enthusiasts.

    Did You Know?

    A.H. Riise officially changed its name to Old St. Croix in June 2025, but several of the company's classic releases, including the Signature series, are still sold under the original name on the label.

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    • 214,25
      1pcs.
      186,50EUR
  • Bottle of rum cream, Old St. Croix Cream
    Item no.: 22227865378-74-2

    A gentle and elegant introduction to the rum universe, where Caribbean spirit meets a delicate, creamy texture.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Cream is a Rum-based Cream Liqueur from the U.S. Virgin Islands, bottled at 17%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. The Cream expression combines the intense flavour of Caribbean rum with a soft, creamy texture, making it a gentle and elegant introduction to the rum universe. It is crafted for those who prefer creamy sweetness over high alcohol strength.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Citrus notes from the Caribbean spirit paired with sweet mint caramel.

    Palate

    Warm alcohol with a twist of cappuccino, a dash of curled mint and soft, warm caramel.

    Finish

    A slightly insistent mint flavour and creamy caramel that slowly fades.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Cream
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Cream Liqueur
    ABV: 17%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5744005061066
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled, on the rocks or as a dessert finish

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Creamy · Mint · Caramel · Sweet · Soft

    Did You Know?

    Old St. Croix Cream is the mildest release in the house's rum cream liqueur range and often serves as many customers' first encounter with rum-based cream liqueurs.

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    • 25,25
      1pcs.
      22,00EUR
  • A.H. Riise The Thin Blue Line Denmark bottle with blue line on black label
    Item no.: 22227865378-9001

    A blue line on black. The symbol comes from within the ranks of the police and stands for the people who place themselves between chaos and an ordinary Tuesday. Here it sits on a bottle whose contents were drawn from casks across the Caribbean and Central America and married together in Denmark.

    The expert's description

    A.H. Riise The Thin Blue Line Denmark West Indies Spirit Drink 70 cl 40% is a West Indies Spirit Drink built on A.H. Riise's XO Reserve blend, matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

    The words Spirit Drink on the label are not an accident, and they deserve a straight explanation. EU rules for rum allow no added flavouring, and they cap how much sugar may be used to round off the finished spirit. A.H. Riise sits outside those limits, so the label reads West Indies Spirit Drink rather than Rum. What is in the bottle is Caribbean distillate, but it has been sweetened and flavoured. If the soft, sweet style is what you enjoy, this is squarely it. If you want a dry rum with edges, look elsewhere.

    The blend is the same one used for A.H. Riise's XO Reserve, assembled from selected casks at distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. The colour is dark amber, the texture is full, and the oak sets a dry frame around the vanilla and caramel. This is a purpose-made release rather than a variation on the standing range.

    Thin Blue Line Denmark is a Danish non-profit supporting serving and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty. The organisation runs retreats, network meetings and professional support groups, and part of the proceeds from this bottle goes to that work.

    Behind the name stands Albert Heinrich Riise, born in Ærøskøbing in 1810 and trained as a pharmacist in Copenhagen. In 1838 he was granted a royal privilege to run the pharmacy in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas, and from 1843 he sold medicine, bay rum and spiced spirit blends from his shop on Dronningensgade. The brand is now called Old St. Croix, so bottles carrying the A.H. Riise name come from before the change.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    Leather first, dry and faintly dusty, with a trace of sea mist underneath. Behind it sits a herbal tone and the soft sweetness of vanilla.

    Palate

    Full and sweet, vanilla and caramel leading. Yellow fruit follows, peach and ripe mango, and a herbal edge arrives late to keep the sweetness in check.

    Finish

    Dry tannins take over, and leather and tobacco linger. The sweetness lets go sooner than you expect.

    Specifications

    Name: A.H. Riise The Thin Blue Line Denmark West Indies Spirit Drink 70 cl 40%
    Producer: A.H. Riise
    Region/Country: The Caribbean and Central America
    Type: West Indies Spirit Drink
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Oak casks
    Edition: The Thin Blue Line Denmark
    EAN no.: 5712421014706
    Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature in a glass that gathers the aroma

    Flavour profile

    Sweet · Vanilla · Caramel · Leather · Tobacco

    Did you know?

    When A.H. Riise moved back to Denmark in 1879 he settled into a large villa in Frederiksberg and renamed it St. Thomas after the island where he had spent almost forty years. The villa was demolished in 1900, but the name stuck. The spot is called St. Thomas Plads on Frederiksberg Allé to this day.

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    • 67,00
      1pcs.
      58,25EUR
  • Rum bottle, Old St. Croix XO Ambre d'Or Reserve Superior
    Item no.: 22227865378-20061

    A marriage of casks up to 20 years old, where noble spirit meets vinous aromas in a rich and complex blend.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix XO Ambre d'Or Reserve Superior is a Rum-based Spirit Drink matured for up to 20 years, bottled at 42%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. This expression is a marriage of different cask types, where noble spirit from up to 20 years of maturation is combined with fruity and vinous tones. The blend delivers a rich and complex character, where the oak's spice and a fine toffee sweetness play alongside the dessert wine's delicate aromas.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Hay, vanilla, flowers, burnt caramel and crème brûlée.

    Palate

    Lemon drops and vanilla cream meet notes of dessert wine in a rich and complex character with spiced oak and toffee.

    Finish

    Long-lasting, rich and creamy.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix XO Ambre d'Or Reserve Superior
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
    Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
    Age: Up to 20 years
    ABV: 42%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421470007
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat in a snifter glass

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Spicy · Toffee · Vinous · Full-bodied · Complex

    Did You Know?

    The term "Ambre d'Or", meaning "golden amber" in French, recurs across several of Old St. Croix/A.H. Riise's premium releases and refers to the casks' shared French-inspired vinous finish.

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    • 60,25
      1pcs.
      52,25EUR
  • Black rum bottle with green accent, A.H. Riise XO Founders Reserve No. 6
    Item no.: 222275555-555587

    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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    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
  • Bottle of A.H. Riise XO Reserve Explorer Denmark rum
    Item no.: 22111-632

    A tribute to the Danish pioneers who, like pharmacist A.H. Riise, put their country on the world map - only 6,960 numbered bottles of this blend exist.

    Expert description

    A.H. Riise XO Reserve Explorer Denmark is a Spirit Drink from the West Indies and Central America, bottled at 40%.

    The XO Explorer series presents a range of Limited Editions released in different countries in an extremely limited number of numbered bottles. These exclusive editions are created for the brand's dedicated fans and collectors, as well as for the local pioneers who, like A.H. Riise, sought new knowledge and put their country on the world map. The Explorer Denmark release is a unique blend from the West Indies and Central America, carefully composed by the house's master blender and limited to just 6,960 numbered bottles.

    The A.H. Riise brand traces back to the Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise, who founded a pharmacy on Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies in 1838 and later began producing rum. Today the name is in transition - the brand is changing its name to Old St. Croix, but the classic A.H. Riise releases live on under the original name.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    Round and spiced, with tropical fruit and a hint of oak.

    Palate

    Soft and full, with caramel, vanilla and a warm spiced finish.

    Finish

    Medium length and sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: XO Reserve Explorer Denmark
    Distillery: A.H. Riise
    Region/Country: West Indies & Central America
    Type: Spirit Drink
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Number of bottles: 6960
    EAN: 5744005060069
    Serving suggestion: Neat or on ice

    Flavour profile

    Spiced · Caramel · Tropical · Sweet

    Investment potential

    Low to medium - as part of an ongoing country-specific series with a limited but not extremely small production, there is some collector interest without being extreme.

    Did you know?

    A.H. Riise is named after the Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise, who founded his pharmacy on Saint Thomas in 1838, then part of the Danish West Indies.

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    • 80,25
      1pcs.
      69,75EUR
  • Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced bottle
    Item no.: 22227865-4487

    The old trade routes of the West Indies live on in the name Old St. Croix, the Danish house once known as A.H. Riise. Black Barrel Navy Spiced is the house's take on the dark, spiced style navies once carried home from the Caribbean.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced is a Spiced Spirit Drink based on rum from the Caribbean, bottled at 40%.

    The base is a rum-based spirit aged in heavily charred, black barrels, which gives the name Black Barrel. The heavy charring of the oak reduces tannins and opens up the wood's pores, creating a softer, rounder and more complex character than lightly charred casks. A spice blend is then added, leaning toward a classic Christmas-spiced style.

    Old St. Croix is the new name for the traditional Danish house A.H. Riise, part of the legacy of Danish trading links to Saint Croix in the Danish West Indies, where the rum trade was once a central part of the Danish colonial trading network.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Mocha, walnuts and charred figs meet lightly toasted oak.

    Palate

    Christmas spices and dark chocolate melt together in a deep, rich flavour.

    Finish

    The mocha character returns and slowly fades away.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: Caribbean / Denmark
    Type: Spiced Spirit Drink
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask Type: Heavily charred oak casks
    EAN: 5712421012313
    Serving Suggestion: With ginger beer, lime and plenty of ice in a Dark and Stormy

    Flavour Profile

    Spiced · Dark · Chocolatey · Round · Festive

    Did You Know?

    Old St. Croix used to be called A.H. Riise, a name with roots reaching back to the Danish colonial trading network on Saint Croix in what was then the Danish West Indies, before the islands were sold to the USA in 1917.

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    • 49,50
      1pcs.
      43,00EUR
  • Bottle of rum cream liqueur, Old St. Croix XO Caramel Sea Salt
    Item no.: 22227865378-405

    Silky caramel, a touch of sea salt and creamy dairy from free-range Irish cows melt together with mature XO rum in this cream liqueur.

    Expert Description

    Old St. Croix XO Caramel Sea Salt is a Rum-based Cream Liqueur from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Central America, bottled at 17%.

    Old St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, changed its name in June 2025. This liqueur combines XO rum from the West Indies and Central America with silky caramel and a touch of sea salt that balances the sweetness and highlights the complexity of the mature rum. The cream used comes from free-range Irish cows, giving the liqueur a rich, soft texture.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Sweet caramel with a hint of sea salt and creamy dairy.

    Palate

    Soft and sweet with XO rum, caramel and sea salt, where rich cream and mint are followed by muted notes of coffee and a light, crisp note of salt.

    Finish

    Round, creamy and lingering sweet, with the sea salt's contrast clearly present.

    Specifications

    Name: Old St. Croix XO Caramel Sea Salt
    Bottler: Old St. Croix
    Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands/Central America
    Type: Cream Liqueur
    ABV: 17%
    Size: 70 CL
    EAN no.: 5712421013105
    Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled, on the rocks or as a dessert finish

    Bottler: Old St. Croix

    Flavour Profile

    Caramel · Salty · Creamy · Sweet · Soft

    Did You Know?

    The cream in this liqueur comes from free-range Irish cows, a detail that underlines how Old St. Croix combines Caribbean and European ingredients in their cream liqueur range.

    See our full range of Old St. Croix

    • 24,00
      1pcs.
      21,00EUR
  • Spirit drinkglas on stem - A H Riise Logo Distillery Taster 6 pcs. in pack
    Item no.: 22227865473-2229

    A stemmed glass keeps the hand away from the bowl — handy to know when it's rum tasting on the agenda.

    About the product

    The spirit tasting glass on a stem with the A H Riise logo (6 pcs.) is a classic-style tasting glass, where the stem keeps hand warmth from affecting the temperature of the contents. The A H Riise logo makes it a nice detail for anyone collecting Caribbean rum memorabilia.

    Works just as well for rum as for whisky or other dark spirits.

    • 46,75
      1pcs.
      40,75EUR
   

About AH Riise

AH Riise is named after Albert Heinrich Riise, the first pharmacist on the then-Danish island of St. Thomas in the West Indies. What began as a pharmacy stocking a wide range of goods evolved, through Riise's travels around the Caribbean, into a collection of plants and raw materials that ended up in everything from pharmaceutical products and cosmetics to alcohol. Today AH Riise is a Danish spirits producer with a broad range of rum-based spirit drinks that still draw on that Caribbean heritage – accessible enough for the curious beginner, yet with enough historical depth to interest a collector.

History & background

Albert Heinrich Riise was a hardworking man who both travelled to America to strike business deals and crossed the islands of the West Indies collecting plants for his products. His pharmacy on St. Thomas became known as the place that had everything, and one of the drinks he developed was originally used as a remedy for stomach pain and other bodily complaints – a reminder that the line between medicine and pleasure was far blurrier in the 1800s than it is today.

Production & style

AH Riise's products are rum-based spirit drinks drawing on Caribbean ingredients and a heritage that traces back to the Danish West Indies. The range spans widely, from classic expressions to more spiced and flavoured variants, all rooted in the historical connection between Denmark and the Caribbean.

Signature style

Round, sweet, exotic
Caramel, tropical fruit and a hint of spice – an accessible style bridging Caribbean rum tradition and Danish production.

Facts

ProducerA.H. Riise
Founded1800s (by Albert Heinrich Riise)
Pronounced"Ah Ha Rees-uh"
OriginSt. Thomas, Danish West Indies
CountryDenmark
BaseRum-based spirit drink
RegionSt. Thomas, Caribbean (historical origin)
OwnerA.H. Riise Spirits (the Poulsen family / United Spirits Brands)
Official websiteahriise.com

Did you know?

Albert Heinrich Riise's original pharmacy on St. Thomas sold not just medicine and spirits, but also cosmetics and other imported goods – a kind of 19th-century department store in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.

If you like AH Riise, you should also try:

Planteray Rum, Appleton Estate Rum og Foursquare Rum.