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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.
En dégustant l’assemblage Fregatten Jylland, vous contribuez à préserver un pan de l’histoire maritime danoise dont nous sommes fiers : la frégate Jylland. Ce navire est l’un des plus grands et des plus anciens bateaux en bois au monde. Il a effectué cinq voyages vers les Antilles danoises entre 1871 et 1887. Si l’on en croit l’histoire, l’équipage était récompensé par une ration quotidienne d’alcool provenant de la maison Albert Heinrich Riise. En 2025, la vente de Fregatten Jylland a rapporté plus de 170 000 couronnes danoises, qui ont été reversées pour la restauration du navire-musée historique.
Arôme profond et intense de boîte à cigares, caramel et chocolat avec une touche herbacée et mentholée.
La saveur est douce au début avant de s’intensifier avec des notes d’ananas, de melon miel et de banane. On perçoit également le goût séduisant du chocolat au lait.
Une touche d’écorce d’orange suivie d’une longueur en bouche légèrement épicée.
Noix
45% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frigate Jylland | Arôme profond et intense de boîte à cigares, caramel et chocolat avec une touche herbacée et mentholée. | La saveur est douce au début avant de s’intensifier avec des notes d’ananas, de melon miel et de banane. On perçoit également le goût séduisant du chocolat au lait. | Une touche d’écorce d’orange suivie d’une longueur en bouche légèrement épicée. | Noix | 45% vol. |
Fregatten Jylland fait partie de notre collection Royal Danish Navy, une série d’assemblages composés de fûts provenant de distilleries renommées des Caraïbes et d’Amérique centrale. Une fermentation et une distillation lentes confèrent profondeur et caractère, qui s’affinent grâce à un vieillissement en fûts de chêne jeunes et vieux. Après stockage, la puissance est délicatement ramenée à 45 %, juste assez pour maintenir le cap et réchauffer toute la cabine. Un assemblage marin harmonieux et plein de caractère, avec une histoire dans chaque goutte.
La frégate Jylland est en cale sèche à Ebeltoft depuis 1994. Les dons provenant de fondations et de projets de soutien tels que celui-ci contribuent à financer l’entretien courant. Nous vous recommandons vivement de visiter ce lieu exceptionnel, riche en culture et en histoire maritime.
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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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When you enjoy this blend, you're also supporting Thin Blue Line Denmark — a nonprofit organization that helps current and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty.
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In the former Danish West Indies, Christmas was celebrated just like in the North – with hymns, holiday stories, and dancing around the tree, even if it had to be shipped across the Atlantic.
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When it comes to remarkable blends, the choice of casks makes all the difference. Each oak barrel brings its own personality while carrying subtle notes from the wines it once held—often port or sherry.
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Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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In the late 1800s, a special friendship bloomed in the Danish West Indies—between two young men: the future King Haakon VII of Norway and Valdemar Riise, son of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Cream Original - A soft, creamy, and irresistibly indulgent — like a dessert you don’t want to share.
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A luxurious Caramel Cream with a smooth and sweet taste of caribbean spirits, caramel, and sea salt.
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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 - 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.
Read More
A tasteful Bitter with the taste of gentian root, quinine, bitter orange, coffee beans and a touch of vanilla.
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Old St. Croix Family Reserve was first created in 2015 for a major Riise family reunion – a private gathering that takes place every five years.
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Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Very Rare is only produced when our Master Distiller identifies casks of truly exceptional quality from the finest distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Black Edition is the most intense expression in the series. Crafted from selected casks sourced from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Ambre d’Or Excellence is the most elegant expression in the series – named for its amber-golden glow and sweet dessert wines.
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A.H. Riise Platinum is created from small batch of unique rum. The heart of the blend is two Solera aged rums from aged casks.
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A tribute blend not only to A.H. Riise, but also to the indigenous population of the islands as well as the Danish colonists.
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A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.
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The 1st blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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The 2nd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Invite your senses on a journey with Old St. Croix - 24 Experiences. An exclusive tasting box that takes you back to the Caribbean islands.
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The 3rd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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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.
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En dégustant l’assemblage Fregatten Jylland, vous contribuez à préserver un pan de l’histoire maritime danoise dont nous sommes fiers : la frégate Jylland.
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Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Naval Cadet est le fruit d’une collaboration avec l’Association des cadets de l’École des officiers de marine danoise, la plus ancienne école navale au monde, fondée en 1701.
Read MoreOld St. Croix contribue à la préservation de ce navire de guerre historique, un des plus grands au monde. La frégate Jylland a joué un rôle central dans l’histoire de la marine danoise et a fait cinq escales dans les îles danoises des Antilles, où le pharmacien Albert Heinrich Riise a fondé sa pharmacie. « C’est ce lien historique qui nous inspire à soutenir la préservation de la frégate Jylland, afin que les générations futures puissent apprécier et tirer les leçons de notre passé commun. Nous sommes fiers de pouvoir contribuer à cet important travail de restauration et remercions tous les fans d’Old St. Croix qui ont acheté une bouteille de Fregatten Jylland et ont ainsi contribué à ce don », déclare Michael Bielefeldt, directeur général d’Old St. Croix Spirits.
En revenant à l’appellation Old St. Croix, nous revenons vers le passé pour mieux nous tourner vers l’avenir. Avec ce nom, nous perpétuons la vision originale qui animait Albert Heinrich Riise lorsqu’il fit connaître le rhum danois des Antilles bien au-delà des frontières des îles, il y a plus de 150 ans.