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Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy
Navy Strength
55% vol.
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. If it burned, the strength was proven. It became known as “proof”—evidence of true quality. Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Strength 55% is the bolder version of our popular Navy 40%.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Stewed dark fruit, burnt figs, orange peel and a small, well-integrated ‘bite’ from the otherwise high alcohol content
Taste
Creamy, spicy and very full-bodied with sherry caramel, dates, cardamom and eucalyptus.
Finish
Long and creamy and spiced with a delightful mint overtone
Color
Mahogany
Alc.
55% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Strength | Stewed dark fruit, burnt figs, orange peel and a small, well-integrated ‘bite’ from the otherwise high alcohol content | Creamy, spicy and very full-bodied with sherry caramel, dates, cardamom and eucalyptus. | Long and creamy and spiced with a delightful mint overtone | Mahogany | 55% vol. |
A beautiful but refined experience
This blend is composed of carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. Slow fermentation and distillation create a complex profile, which is matured in oak barrels and bottled at 55% ABV. Despite the high strength, the flavor remains intense yet balanced—with high ester content, rich aroma, and a bold character that commands attention. A powerful but refined experience—meant to be enjoyed in good company and quiet moments.
The word "Proof" is still used
Nowadays, there are many references to the old method of testing alcohol strength with gunpowder. In the USA, the term “Proof” is still used as a measure of alcohol content in spirits, where 100 Proof equals 50% alcohol by volume.
- Bitter, Orange
- 6 min
- Easy
Navy Moments
2.5 cl Royal Danish Navy Strength 55%
3 cl Bitter
3.5 cl Vermouth Rosso
- Stir with a burnt orange wheel and plenty ice
- Open pour into a glass
- Add more ice
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel
Enjoy
- Bitter, Sour, Lemon
- 6 min
- Easy
Navy Riise
3 cl Royal Danish Navy Strength 55%
3 cl Yellow Chartreuse
3 cl Aperol
3 cl Freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Dash Lemon Bitters
- Shake all with ice
- Strain into a chilled coupe
Enjoy
- Orange
- 6 days
- Hard
Aged Moments
3 cl Royal Danish Navy 40%
1.5 cl Royal Danish Navy Strength 55%
1.5 cl Single Malt Whisky
0.5 cl Rhubarb Liqueur
0.25 cl Digestive Liqueur
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
- Stir all without ice
- Age in Oak Barrel Flask for 6 days
- Pour into a chilled coupe over a large rock ice
- Let it settle for a wee moment
- Give it a gentle stir
- Express and discard orange zest
- Garnish dehydrated orange wheel and enjoy
Our Navy Collection
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Black Barrel Navy Spiced
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Naval Cadet
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Navy Frogman
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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Navy Strength
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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Navy Bitter
A tasteful Bitter with the taste of gentian root, quinine, bitter orange, coffee beans and a touch of vanilla.
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The Original Navy
When Albert Heinrich Riise began his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, the Danish navy was among his first loyal customers.
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The Frigate Jylland
Enjoying this blend means supporting the preservation of an iconic piece of Danish maritime heritage – the Frigate Jylland.
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