Old St. Croix 24 Treasures 2026 Edition - Rum Advent Calendar filled with 24 x 2cl

Picture a sea chest washed up from the Danish West Indies. Weathered wood, dull metal studs and a red gift ribbon tied a little too neatly. Behind the 24 doors there's no gold, only 2 cl of rum at a time, and a small piece of history with each.

Expert's Description

Old St. Croix 24 Treasures 2026 Edition is a Rum-based Spirit Drink Advent Calendar with 24 different blends of 2 cl each, matured on port, sherry and bourbon casks among others, and with strengths from 40 to 60%.

The calendar is built like a treasure chest, and every door hides a miniature bottle picked by the master distiller at Old St. Croix. The blends draw on Central America and the West Indies. These are not 24 different brands but 24 sides of the same house. From the XO Reserve range you get XO Reserve Christmas Edition, XO Legacy Reserve, XO Haakon Royal Reserve, XO Thin Blue Line Reserve, XO Reserve 1888 Copenhagen Medal, XO Port Cask Reserve, XO Superior Cask Reserve, XO Ambre d'Or Reserve, XO Explorer Reserve, XO 175 Years Anniversary Reserve and XO Founders Reserve at 44.8%. Royal Danish Navy appears in five editions: The Frigate Jylland, Naval Cadet, Frogman, Strength and Black Barrel, with Danish Navy The Original alongside.

The rest is Family Reserve, Signature and four Non Plus Ultra blends: Ambre d'Or Excellence, La Galante, Very Rare and Black Edition. Orange Grove Elixir is the odd one out, as it's an orange liqueur rather than a rum. The casks tell a story too. Port Cask Reserve is matured in casks that once held port wine, Superior Cask on port and sherry casks, and Non Plus Ultra Black Edition on heavily charred bourbon casks.

The brand goes back to the pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise, who arrived in the West Indies in 1838. The rum long carried the name A.H. Riise, but today the whole range is called Old St. Croix again. In earlier years the calendar was called 24 Experiences, so 24 Treasures is this year's edition rather than a new series. It is produced by Old St. Croix Spirits ApS in Dragør, Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

With 24 different blends there is no single nose. Port Cask Reserve offers delicate red fruit, and Superior Cask is described as the most nuanced and mature in the XO Reserve series. The rest you discover door by door.

Palate

Thin Blue Line leans dry, with tannins, leather and tobacco. Port Cask is silkier, while Black Barrel brings mocha to the tongue.

Finish

The calendar runs from the silky close of Port Cask to Black Barrel, where the mocha fades out slowly.

Specifications

Name: Old St. Croix 24 Treasures 2026 Edition - Rum Advent Calendar filled with 24 x 2cl
Producer: Old St. Croix
Region/Country: Central America and the West Indies
Type: Rum-based Spirit Drink Advent Calendar
ABV: 40-60%
Size: 2 CL per bottle, 48 CL in total
Number of bottles in the calendar: 24
Edition: 2026 Edition
EAN no.: 5744005061141
Serving suggestion: Neat at room temperature, one sample at a time. Start with the mildest and save the strongest for last, and add a drop of water to those near 60%.

Flavour Profile

Versatile · Cask-Driven · Fruity · Dry · Mocha

Did You Know?

The box has its own competition. Scan the QR code on the back for a chance to win a Non Plus Ultra Very Rare, and no purchase is needed to take part. That same Very Rare is also in the calendar as a small 2 cl sample behind one of the doors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old St. Croix 24 Treasures

What's inside Old St. Croix 24 Treasures 2026 Edition?

There are 24 miniature bottles of 2 cl, 48 cl in total, and each holds its own Old St. Croix blend. That includes XO Reserve editions, Royal Danish Navy blends and four Non Plus Ultra, plus an orange liqueur behind door number 23.

Is Old St. Croix 24 Treasures rum?

Nearly. The label calls the contents a spirit drink, and the blends are rum-based, while Orange Grove Elixir is an orange liqueur. If you want to explore the category further, our full selection is in Rum.

What does Old St. Croix 24 Treasures taste like?

It changes from door to door. Port Cask Reserve has delicate red fruit and a silky close, Thin Blue Line is dry with leather and tobacco, and Black Barrel brings mocha that fades slowly.

Is Old St. Croix 24 Treasures a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone who wants to taste widely without buying 24 bottles. The box is shaped like a wooden chest with a red gift ribbon and a Merry Christmas message, so it's almost ready to hand over. You'll find more options in Advent Calendars.

How do you drink Old St. Croix 24 Treasures?

Neat and at room temperature, one 2 cl sample at a time. A tulip-shaped whisky glass holds the aroma best, and the strongest samples near 60% can take a drop of water.

What's the difference between 24 Treasures and the earlier A.H. Riise calendars?

24 Treasures is the 2026 edition and follows 24 Experiences from previous years. The brand is now called Old St. Croix instead of A.H. Riise, and this year the box is shaped like a treasure chest.

Does Old St. Croix 24 Treasures contain allergens?

The label says the product may contain traces of walnut. It also notes that sediment can form because of ageing and light filtration.