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1838 Licorice - Made for licorice lovers
A luxury licorice shot with depth and character
Old St. Croix Liqueur and Bitter
1838 Licorice
18% vol.
The secret behind Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice is simple: it truly tastes and smells like licorice. Our luxury licorice shots are crafted with high-quality liquid licorice and crystal-clear vodka, perfectly balancing sweetness while leaving a wonderfully warm sensation. The mild, pure flavor is the result of premium ingredients combined with genuine craftsmanship. Enjoy the unmistakable taste of licorice – at its very best.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Soft, sweet licorice with a gentle hint of pepper.
Taste
Intense licorice followed by a touch of salt, rounded off with a subtle note of anise.
Finish
Mild pepper and salt. Warming without the burning sensation.
Color
Deep black.
Alc.
18% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 Licorice | Soft, sweet licorice with a gentle hint of pepper. | Intense licorice followed by a touch of salt, rounded off with a subtle note of anise. | Mild pepper and salt. Warming without the burning sensation. | Deep black. | 18% vol. |
Award-winning quality
1838 Licorice has received multiple international awards – including a gold medal and the title Best Spiced Spirit of the Year from the prestigious Meininger International tasting institute. A recognition that confirms what we already knew: true quality can be tasted.
Licorice, licorice and more licorice
Only the best raw materials go into Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice. These elegant luxury shots are based on premium vodka combined with the finest English licorice and licorice root powder. The roots are harvested in Central and South Asia and refined in Europe to create an exceptional flavor experience. The result is a smooth, rounded licorice taste – rich, authentic, and unmistakable.
Bitter and Liquors
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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 luxury Licorice shot requires both patience and precision. Our Master Distiller brings decades of experience in shaping the perfect expression. He is your guarantee that every bottle of Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice tastes exactly as it should – every single time.
- Sweet, Lime, Licorice
- 6 min
- Medium
Hot in Summer
- 3 cl Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice
- 3 cl Aquavit of your choice
- 3 cl Raspberry Purée
- 1 cl Lemon Juice
- 2 cl Honey
- 1–2 Thyme Leaves
Garnish: Thyme
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into a lowball glass. Add ice and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
- Sweet, Coffee, Licorice
- 5 min
- Medium
Dark and White
- 2 cl Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice
- 2 cl Vodka
- 2 cl Coffee Liqueur
- Whipped Cream
Garnish: Salty Liquorice Powder
Shake vodka, coffee liqueur, and licorice shot with ice. Double strain into a glass and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with salty liquorice powder.
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.