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Old St. Croix Liqueur and Bitter
1838 Bitter
40% vol.
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter offers the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth. Crafted with carefully selected extracts from spices and herbs, it delivers a complex and flavorful bitter with true character. Its refined aroma is rounded off by a well-balanced strength, leaving a warm and pleasant sensation. The inspiration goes back to 1838, when Danish apothecary Albert Heinrich Riise established his pharmacy on St. Thomas in the Danish West Indies. Here, he began experimenting with extracts from exotic herbs and spices – a legacy we carry forward in this bitter.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
A velvety scent of anise with intriguing spicy notes, followed by a touch of ripe citrus fruit.
Taste
A warm and powerful welcome – soft layers of anise and slow-cooked licorice combined with cardamom, cloves, and glazed orange peel.
Finish
Smooth and complex with a gentle sweetness. A lingering spiced finish with hints of gingerbread.
Color
Deep mahogany.
Alc.
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 Bitter | A velvety scent of anise with intriguing spicy notes, followed by a touch of ripe citrus fruit. | A warm and powerful welcome – soft layers of anise and slow-cooked licorice combined with cardamom, cloves, and glazed orange peel. | Smooth and complex with a gentle sweetness. A lingering spiced finish with hints of gingerbread. | Deep mahogany. | 40% vol. |
A bitter for life’s special occasions
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter was created for those moments when atmosphere means everything. When the fire crackles at dusk, when the mist lies low across the field, when the wind fills the sails – or when you gather family and friends for breakfast, birthdays, or anniversaries. With its warmth, depth, and character, 1838 Bitter belongs to both the intimate and the festive. A natural companion – in your pocket or in the glass – whenever there is something to mark.
Crafted with deep respect for flavor and raw ingredients
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter is created with great respect for nature’s own flavor palette. Every ingredient is carefully chosen for its distinctive character – from the warm and spicy galangal root and ginger to the fresh bitterness of orange peel and the aromatic depth of cardamom and curaçao peel. Herbs and spices merge in harmonious balance, forming the foundation of a complex, well-rounded bitter. A taste experience rooted in nature’s diversity – carried by care, tradition, and true craftsmanship.
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1838 Bitter
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter offers the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth. Crafted with carefully selected extracts from spices and herbs, it delivers a complex and flavorful bitter with true character.
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Orange Grove
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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1838 Licorice
The secret behind Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice is simple: it truly tastes and smells like licorice.
Read MoreThe man behind the flavor – our Master Distiller
Creating a balanced bitter requires both patience and precision. Our Master Distiller brings decades of experience in shaping the perfect bittersweet expression. He is your guarantee that every bottle of Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter tastes exactly as it should – every single time.
- Bitter, Coffee, Licorice
- 6 min
- Medium
Bitter Russian
- 3 cl Vodka
- 3 cl Coffee Liqueur
- 1.5 cl 1838 Bitter
- Whipped Cream (on top)
- Liquorice Powder (for garnish)
Garnish: Liquorice Powder
Pour vodka, coffee liqueur, and 1838 Bitter into a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add whipped cream on top and garnish with liquorice powder. Enjoy.
- Bitter, Sour, Lemon
- 6 min
- Hard
1838 Sour
- 5 cl Old St. Croix Danish Navy 40%
- 1 cl Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter
- 3 cl Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 cl Simple Syrup
- 1 cl Port Wine
- Egg White
Garnish: Orange Peel
Pour Danish Navy, 1838 Bitter, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white into a shaker. Shake vigorously without ice. After shaking, add ice and shake again to create foam. Strain into a lowball glass with ice. Slowly pour the port wine on top to form a layer. Garnish with an orange peel.
Old St. Croix – Honoring the Past, embracing the future
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.