Knowledge
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.
The secret behind Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice is simple: it truly tastes and smells like licorice. Our luxury licorice shots are crafted with high-quality liquid licorice and crystal-clear vodka, perfectly balancing sweetness while leaving a wonderfully warm sensation. The mild, pure flavor is the result of premium ingredients combined with genuine craftsmanship. Enjoy the unmistakable taste of licorice – at its very best.
Soft, sweet licorice with a gentle hint of pepper.
Intense licorice followed by a touch of salt, rounded off with a subtle note of anise.
Mild pepper and salt. Warming without the burning sensation.
Deep black.
18% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 Licorice | Soft, sweet licorice with a gentle hint of pepper. | Intense licorice followed by a touch of salt, rounded off with a subtle note of anise. | Mild pepper and salt. Warming without the burning sensation. | Deep black. | 18% vol. |
1838 Licorice has received multiple international awards – including a gold medal and the title Best Spiced Spirit of the Year from the prestigious Meininger International tasting institute. A recognition that confirms what we already knew: true quality can be tasted.
Only the best raw materials go into Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice. These elegant luxury shots are based on premium vodka combined with the finest English licorice and licorice root powder. The roots are harvested in Central and South Asia and refined in Europe to create an exceptional flavor experience. The result is a smooth, rounded licorice taste – rich, authentic, and unmistakable.
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter offers the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth. Crafted with carefully selected extracts from spices and herbs, it delivers a complex and flavorful bitter with true character.
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Old St. Croix 1838 Orange Grove is inspired by the historic area of Orange Grove on the island of St. Croix.
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The secret behind Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice is simple: it truly tastes and smells like licorice.
Read MoreCreating a balanced luxury Licorice shot requires both patience and precision. Our Master Distiller brings decades of experience in shaping the perfect expression. He is your guarantee that every bottle of Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice tastes exactly as it should – every single time.
With the name change from A.H. Riise to Old St. Croix, we’re taking one step back – to take two steps forward. With the new name, we’re reviving the original vision that inspired Albert Heinrich Riise more than 150 years ago, when he made Danish West Indian rum known far beyond the shores of the islands.