Albert Heinrich Riise and Wife's Family Scholarship
We collaborate with the directors of Albert Heinrich Riise and Wife’s Family Scholarship and created an exclusive blend to honor the family.
Being a part of the history
A special blend for special occasions
Old St. Croix collaborates with the board of directors of Albert Heinrich Riise and Wife’s Family Scholarship on the digitization of the comprehensive family archive so that it can be of benefit to the public. In addition, we financially support a number of scholarships, which are to be awarded to family members in education.
Every five years, the family holds a party at Albert Heinrich’s birthday. Old St. Croix contributes with entertainment, cocktails and of course a tasting. On the occasion of the family party in 2015, we developed a very special blend, Old St. Croix Family Reserve, which was a great success. This collector’s item is also available in selected stores.
A Toast to Tradition
Celebrating the 24th Riise Family Gathering
On 13th September 2025, the Riise family held their 24th reunion. To support the celebration, Old St. Croix offered a welcome drink and hosted a tasting of selected blends — including the Family Reserve. To round off the evening, gift bags were given to every adult family member, including a Legacy Reserve – a tasteful end to a truly special day!
Albert Heinrich Riise family scholarship funds Istanbul study trip
Each year, Old St. Croix awards an educational grant to a member of the Riise Family. This year, the grant was awarded to the great-great-great-great-grandson of Albert Heinrich Riise. Albert studies Electronic Music & Sound Art at the Danish National Academy of Music and will use the grant for a study trip to Istanbul. We wish you fair winds and good sound, Albert!
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Family Reserve
buy at reseller Crafted to Be Collected. Celebrated Worldwide. Bottled in small batches of no more than 2,000 numbered bottles, Family Reserve offers a bold flavor profile with notes of dark spices and a subtle touch of smoke. It’s a tribute to heritage, craftsmanship, and connection – and winner of Gold at the International Spirits […]
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The Frigate Jylland
buy at reseller A smooth characterful navy blend The Frigate Jylland is part of our Royal Danish Navy Collection – a series of blends composed from casks sourced from respected distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. Slow fermentation and distillation provide depth and character, further refined through aging in both young and old oak […]
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Navy Frogman
buy at reseller Power, depth and character 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 […]
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Naval Cadet
buy at reseller Saltwater, Tarred Rope and Tropical Fruit 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 […]
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Thin Blue Line
buy at reseller Matured in oak barrels Old St. Croix XO Reserve – Thin Blue Line is crafted from selected casks sourced from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. It’s further matured in oak barrels, which add depth, roundness, and subtle complexity to the flavor. The result is a full-bodied, elegant spirit with […]
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Albert Heinrich Riise
In June 1838, the Danish Government officially appointed Albert Heinrich Riise as the exclusive pharmacist for the caribbean island, Saint Thomas, part of the former Danish West Indies. This granted him monopoly status to produce alcohol in his pharmacy.
Initially, Albert developed rum and bitters as medicine for stomach ills. However, his rum soon gained popularity beyond its medical function, and in 1893 he received an International Medal at the World Exhibition in Chicago. A.H. Riise created strong brands such as “Old St. Croix”, “Riises Guava Rum” and “A.H. Riise Rum”.
He was awarded many honorary positions on the island of St. Thomas. At one point he was Director of the National Bank of St. Thomas and was made Knight of the Order of Dannebrog in 1860.