Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy The Original Limited Edition Spirit Drink 70 cl 40%

A modern interpretation of the naval rum that Albert Heinrich Riise originally supplied to the Danish navy from the Danish West Indies, back when it was one of the navy's very first customers.

Expert Description

Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy The Original Limited Edition 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 this limited edition builds directly on the historic connection between the Danish navy and the Riise family's spirits production in the Danish West Indies. The Original recreates the style Riise supplied to the navy, with a full-bodied character where liquorice, citrus and fresh herbal tones play together.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich aroma of liquorice, orange peel, coconut and papaya, complemented by eucalyptus and mint plus a hint of reduced balsamic and black tea.

Palate

Full-bodied with a fine balance of citrus and fresh, green tones of eucalyptus and mint, accompanied by deeper notes of liquorice and reduced balsamic.

Finish

Lingering with mocha and dark chocolate alongside orange.

Specifications

Name: Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy The Original Limited Edition
Bottler: Old St. Croix
Region/Country: U.S. Virgin Islands
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5744005060755
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or on the rocks

Bottler: Old St. Croix

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Citrus · Herbal · Full-bodied · Liquorice

Did You Know?

The Danish navy was among the very first customers of Albert Heinrich Riise when he started his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, making this expression a direct tribute to the company's oldest trading relationship.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy The Original

What is the history behind this expression?

It recreates the naval rum that Albert Heinrich Riise supplied to the Danish navy, one of his very first customers, from the Danish West Indies.

Why is this a Spirit Drink and not pure rum?

The composition means the product is classified as a Rum-based Spirit Drink rather than pure rum.

How should this product be served?

It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, where the spiced and citrus-forward tones come into their own.

Why isn't the product called A.H. Riise?

The brand changed its name to Old St. Croix in June 2025, but the products continue to build on the same history and style.

What makes this expression "Limited Edition"?

It is a limited release that specifically recreates The Original style from the Riise family's historic naval rum.

Which flavour notes stand out the most?

Liquorice, citrus and fresh herbal tones such as eucalyptus and mint are the most characteristic elements of this expression.