A.H. Riise and Wife's Family Scholarship
We collaborate with the directors of A.H. 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
A.H. Riise Spirits collaborates with the board of directors of A.H. 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 A.H. Riise’s birthday. A.H. Riise Spirits contributes with entertainment, cocktails and of course a tasting. On the occasion of the family party in 2015, we developed a very special blend, A.H. Riise Family Reserve, which was a great success. This collector’s item is also available in selected stores.
A.H. Riise family scholarship funds Istanbul study trip
Each year, A.H. Riise Spirits 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 Frogman Special Forces The Frogman Corps is the Danish equivalent of the American Navy Seals. When the frogmen end their active service, they can become members of the veteran association Conventus Ranae, which means a gathering of frogs. Here they can attend to their wounds, whether physical or mental, among peers. In […]
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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 […]
Read MoreThe history of
A.H. 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.