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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. This blend honors the sailors who once helped keep the peace in the Danish West Indies, and the young cadets preparing for new missions across the seas. A portion of each sale goes to the Cadet Association’s work, which had raised over €34,000 by the end of 2024.
Elegant, deep nose with liquorice root, orange peel, coconut, high ester aromas, mint, and a touch of fruit cellar.
A Sweet, round, and bold mouthfeel that balances the richness with the green notes of eucalyptus and mint, the yellow notes of citrus, and the bitterness of liquorice and balsamic.
Long and lingering the impression changes from fruity and supple to more soft and warm notes of leather.
Polished rosewood with warm glow.
42% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Cadet | Elegant, deep nose with liquorice root, orange peel, coconut, high ester aromas, mint, and a touch of fruit cellar. | A Sweet, round, and bold mouthfeel that balances the richness with the green notes of eucalyptus and mint, the yellow notes of citrus, and the bitterness of liquorice and balsamic. | Long and lingering the impression changes from fruity and supple to more soft and warm notes of leather. | Polished rosewood with warm glow. | 42% vol. |
Part of our Royal Danish Navy Collection, this well-balanced navy blend at 42% ABV is composed of carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. During maturation, our Master Distiller captured notes of saltwater, tarred rope, and tropical fruit – a flavor journey for adventurous cadets and anyone who feels at home at sea.
Since 1848, a uniform dagger M/1848 became mandatory and regulated for the Neval Cadet Corps. It has remained largely unchanged since 1848. The cadet dagger is worn in a black steath hung over the right shoulder. When a Neval Cadet is appointed Naval officer, the cadet dagger is replaced with a sabre.
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“For centuries, the Danish navy and Danish naval officers have safeguarded Denmark’s security and played an important role in keeping our communities safe. We are proud to support the Navy Cadet Association’s important work, and we thank all Old St. Croix fans who have bought Navy Cadet and contributed to the noble cause”, says, Marketing and Brand Manager, Jonas Nilsson.
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