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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.
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. This spiced blend is based on the same casks as our Navy Collection and delivers a dark, full-bodied, and aromatic flavor profile. As the name suggests, Black Barrel is aged in heavily charred oak barrels. The charred surface reduces tannins and opens the wood’s pores, resulting in a softer, rounder, and more complex character.
Mocha, walnuts, burnt figs and lightly burnt notes of oak
Christmas spices and dark chocolate unite in a deep, rich taste.
The mocha taste returns and tones out gradually
Walnut
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Barrel Navy Spiced | Mocha, walnuts, burnt figs and lightly burnt notes of oak | Christmas spices and dark chocolate unite in a deep, rich taste. | The mocha taste returns and tones out gradually | Walnut | 40% vol. |
The taste is bold and balanced—with warm spices, dark sweetness, and a richness that adds depth to any drink. Perfect for a Cuba Libre, a Dark ’n’ Stormy, or any cocktail where quality takes center stage. But Black Barrel also shines sipped neat or over ice, when the moment calls for something extra.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A tasteful Bitter with the taste of gentian root, quinine, bitter orange, coffee beans and a touch of vanilla.
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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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Enjoying this blend means supporting the preservation of an iconic piece of Danish maritime heritage – the Frigate Jylland.
Read MoreWith 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.