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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.
When Albert Heinrich Riise began his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, the Danish navy was among his first loyal customers. Life at sea was tough, and a daily ration of spirits was a welcome boost. Officers received theirs neat – while the crew got a diluted version known as grog. Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy – Navy 40% is a modern interpretation of the original navy spirit Riise once supplied to the fleet.
Rich nose with liquorice, orange zest, coconut, papaya, eucalyptus, and mint. A hint of Balsamic reduction and black tea
A full-bodied taste, with a beautiful balance of citrus, green notes of eucalyptus and mint and the deep notes of liquorice and balsamic reduction.
Long lasting with notes of mocca and dark chocolate with orange
Mahogany
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Navy | Rich nose with liquorice, orange zest, coconut, papaya, eucalyptus, and mint. A hint of Balsamic reduction and black tea | A full-bodied taste, with a beautiful balance of citrus, green notes of eucalyptus and mint and the deep notes of liquorice and balsamic reduction. | Long lasting with notes of mocca and dark chocolate with orange | Mahogany | 40% vol. |
Crafted with respect for naval tradition, this blend is composed of carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. Slow fermentation and distillation to 85% creates a complex flavor profile, which is then matured in oak barrels and gently brought down to a smooth 40%. The result is a well-rounded, balanced blend with notes of caramel, spice, and a hint of smoke.
Spirits – and rum in particular – have historically been closely linked to the navy and life at sea. Today, it has become a tradition for Danish naval officers to mark the end of their training with a ceremonial toast and a glass of Royal Danish Navy.
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