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.
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