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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 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. With every sip, you support the veteran organization Conventus Ranae (Latin for “a gathering of frogs”) – a community that fosters camaraderie among active and former frogmen. By the end of 2024, sales had generated more than €181,000 for this important cause.
Despite the high alcohol volume, it is a rather light nose, dominated by balsamic glaze and mocca with orange zest on top and a hint of toast.
The alcohol is more present on the palate but in a nice and integrated way, where the notes from the nose all re-appear as well as pineapple and coconut.
Very creamy with notes of dark chocolate and mocca.
Golden red.
60% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Frogman | Despite the high alcohol volume, it is a rather light nose, dominated by balsamic glaze and mocca with orange zest on top and a hint of toast. | The alcohol is more present on the palate but in a nice and integrated way, where the notes from the nose all re-appear as well as pineapple and coconut. | Very creamy with notes of dark chocolate and mocca. | Golden red. | 60% vol. |
Just like the extraordinary people it honors, Royal Danish Navy Frogman “Conventus Ranae” is a blend of power, depth, and character. Bottled at 60% ABV – a symbolic nod to the 60th anniversary of the Frogman Corps – it highlights complexity while keeping the sweetness elegantly in the background. A slow fermentation process precedes distillation, followed by aging in carefully selected oak casks to create a rich, balanced, and full-bodied profile.
Although the Danish Frogman Corps has existed since 1957, only a select few have completed the demanding training – among them King Frederik X of Denmark, who joined the elite unit under the Royal Danish Navy in 1995 as Crown Prince.
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 MoreAt Old St. Croix, we greatly respect those who keep the society safe on land and at sea.
“We are delighted to hand over a check to the Frogman Corps’ veterans’ fund, Conventus Ranae. This fund supports former elite soldiers transitioning to civilian life after service. The donation comes from the sale of Old St. Croix Navy Frogman. A heartfelt thank you to all Old St. Croix fans who made this donation possible through their purchases!” says CEO, Michael Bielefeldt.
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.