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Large donation to the Frigate Jylland

Old St. Croix Spirits has donated 13,240 euros to the preservation of the historic Danish warship.

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Sailed during A.H. Riise's time

Preservation of a unique piece of maritime history

Old St. Croix Spirits has donated €13,240 to the preservation of this unique and historic warship.

The Frigate Jylland, which is one of the world’s largest and oldest wooden ships, played a central role in the history of the Danish navy. The ship visited the Danish West Indian Islands five times where the pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise founded his pharmacy and began the production of the now-famous Old St. Croix rum.

“It is this historical connection that inspires us to support the preservation of the Frigate Jylland, so that future generations can appreciate and learn from our shared past,” says Michael Bielefeldt, Director of Old St. Croix Spirits. In the top picture, Michael Bielefeldt presents the check to Connie Riddersholm, the Event & Retail Coordinator of the Frigate Jylland.

Old St. Croix fans help secure the ship for posterity
Today, the Frigate Jylland serves as a museum ship in Ebeltoft, Denmark, and is visited each year by thousands of guests. With the donation from Old St. Croix Spirits, further funds are secured for necessary restorations and maintenance, allowing the ship to continue to be a source of knowledge and inspiration for visitors from all over the world.

“We are proud to contribute to the important restoration work, and we thank all Old St. Croix fans who have purchased a bottle of ‘Fregatten Jylland‘ and have thus been a part of the contribution,” says Micheal Bielefeldt.

A celebration day with tastings from Old St. Croix
160th-anniversary celebration of the Frigate’s participation in the Battle of Helgoland takes place on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 9, 2024, on and around the frigate in Ebeltoft. For the occasion, tastings of “Fregatten Jylland” and other rum blends from Old St. Croix will be served.

A.H. Riise Danish Navy The Frigate Jylland Edition rum

A taste of history

Our Frigate Jylland blend is an exclusive edition of our popular Danish Navy series. Each sip is a journey back in time to experience what is said to have maintained the morale of Danish sailors during the 1800’s. Today we blend our products with respect to how they were made back in Albert Heinrich Riise’s original apothecary on the island of Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies, and you can find The Frigate Jylland permanently docked in Ebeltoft, Denmark as a reminder of the proud naval history of Denmark.

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Cream Original

Cream Original - A soft, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent — like a dessert you don’t want to share.

Cream Caramel

A luxurious Caramel Cream with a smooth and sweet taste of caribbean spirits, caramel, and sea salt.

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Family Reserve

Old St. Croix Family Reserve was first created in 2015 for a major Riise family reunion – a private gathering that takes place every five years.

Non Plus Ultra La Galante

Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - La Galante is named after Columbus’ ship Santa Maria La Galante, which carried him to St. Croix and the West Indies.

Non Plus Ultra Very Rare

Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Very Rare is only produced when our Master Distiller identifies casks of truly exceptional quality from the finest distilleries in the Caribbean.

Non Plus Ultra Black Edition

Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Black Edition is the most intense expression in the series. Crafted from selected casks sourced from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean.

Non Plus Ultra Ambre d’Or Excellence

Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Ambre d’Or Excellence is the most elegant expression in the series – named for its amber-golden glow and sweet dessert wines.

Black Spinel

The 3rd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.

Black Larimar

The 2nd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.

Black Coral

The 1st blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.

Signature

Signature is created as a tribute to the man behind our brand—the visionary pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise (1810–1882), who journeyed to the Caribbean driven by a spirit of discovery.

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Platinum Reserve

A.H. Riise Platinum is created from small batch of unique rum. The heart of the blend is two Solera aged rums from aged casks.

Centennial Celebration

A tribute blend not only to A.H. Riise, but also to the indigenous population of the islands as well as the Danish colonists.

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Black Barrel Navy Spiced

Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced was developed in close collaboration between our Master Distiller and experienced bartenders — with one goal in mind: to elevate your cocktails.

Naval Cadet

Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Naval Cadet was created in collaboration with the Cadet Association of the Royal Danish Naval Academy – the world’s oldest naval officer school, founded in 1701.

Navy Frogman

Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Frogman was created as a tribute to the Danish Frogman Corps – an elite unit whose courage and strength help secure the safety we often take for granted.

Navy Strength

Throughout history, spirits and seafaring have gone hand in hand—along with a fair share of trickery and dilution. To ensure quality, sailors came up with a simple test: they poured the spirit onto gunpowder and lit it.

Navy Bitter

A tasteful Bitter with the taste of gentian root, quinine, bitter orange, coffee beans and a touch of vanilla.

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The Frigate Jylland

Enjoying this blend means supporting the preservation of an iconic piece of Danish maritime heritage – the Frigate Jylland.

The Original Navy

When Albert Heinrich Riise began his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, the Danish navy was among his first loyal customers.

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24 Experiences, 2025 Edition

Invite your senses on a journey with Old St. Croix - 24 Experiences. An exclusive tasting box that takes you back to the Caribbean islands.

XO Legacy Reserve

150 years ago, Danish pharmacist and adventurer Albert Heinrich Riise introduced spirits from the West Indies to the world under the name Old St. Croix – a tribute to the lush Caribbean island of St. Croix, renowned for its sugarcane cultivation.

175 Years Anniversary

In 2013, we marked 175 years since Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise first opened his Apothecary Hall on Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies.

Thin Blue Line

When you enjoy this blend, you're also supporting Thin Blue Line Denmark — a nonprofit organization that helps current and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty.

Christmas Edition

In the former Danish West Indies, Christmas was celebrated just like in the North – with hymns, holiday stories, and dancing around the tree, even if it had to be shipped across the Atlantic.

Port Cask

If you enjoy deep, complex flavors with a hint of fruity elegance, Old St. Croix XO Reserve - Port Cask is an excellent choice.

Ambre d`Or

“Ambre d’Or” means “golden amber” – a nod to both the radiant hue and the luxurious quality of this exclusive blend.

Superior Cask

When it comes to remarkable blends, the choice of casks makes all the difference. Each oak barrel brings its own personality while carrying subtle notes from the wines it once held—often port or sherry.

Founders Reserve 44,8%

A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.

Founders Reserve 44,3%

A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.

Explorer Edition

Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.

Founders Reserve 45,5%

A collectors item. The last of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.

Founders Reserve 44,4%

A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.

Founders Reserve 45,1%

A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.

Founders Reserve 44,5%

A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.

1888 Copenhagen Medal

Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.

Haakon Royal Reserve

In the late 1800s, a special friendship bloomed in the Danish West Indies—between two young men: the future King Haakon VII of Norway and Valdemar Riise, son of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.

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