How an Award Jury works

A jury typically consists of experienced tasters, sommeliers and chefs who deal with taste professionally. On a tasting jury there is usually a wide range of nationalities, and there may be up to 200 tasters.
Returning to Old St. Croix’s West Indian roots

Old St. Croix Spirits has entered into a partnership with the travel and tourism agency Atlantic Link, working to raise awareness about the Danish West Indies.
A Legend Returns – Old St. Croix Legacy

On June 13. 2025 A.H. Riise will officially change its name to Old St. Croix. This historic shift marks a return to the brand’s original roots – and a strategic move to strengthen its global presence.
A.H. Riise Becomes Old St. Croix

Old St. Croix is the new name for A.H. Riise. This historic shift marks a return to the brand’s original roots – and a strategic move to strengthen its global presence.
A.H. Riise family scholarship

Each year, Old St. Croix Spirits awards an educational grant to a member of the Riise Family.
Old St. Croix Collectors

For a true Old St. Croix Collector it’s all about the good taste, of course. But it’s also about having something special in the bar cupboard. Perhaps you are the lucky owner of discontinued Old St. Croix and Riise variants, or have collected a complete Old St. Croix or Riise series?
Large donation to the Frigate Jylland

Old St. Croix Spirits has donated €13,240 to the preservation of the historic Danish warship.
Time to enjoy a tot of rum

Rum has a long-standing historical connection to sailing. During long sea voyages, fresh drinking water was often scarce.
Umění vytvářet výjimečné

„Non Plus Ultra“ znamená v latině „Nic za tímto“. Podle starých legend bylo toto varování vyryto do Herkulových sloupů u Gibraltarského průlivu, aby označovalo hranici mezi známým světem a novými, neznámými územími.
EU legislation affects the spirits industry

If you have an old bottle of Old St. Croix (or formerly A.H. Riise) in your hand and compare it with a more recent bottle, you might wonder why what used to say ‘Rum’ is now ‘Superior Spirit Drink’. What’s the difference? And does it matter to you?