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Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy
The Original Navy
40% vol.
When Albert Heinrich Riise began his production in the Danish West Indies in 1838, the Danish navy was among his first loyal customers. Life at sea was tough, and a daily ration of spirits was a welcome boost. Officers received theirs neat – while the crew got a diluted version known as grog. Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy – Navy 40% is a modern interpretation of the original navy spirit Riise once supplied to the fleet.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Rich nose with liquorice, orange zest, coconut, papaya, eucalyptus, and mint. A hint of Balsamic reduction and black tea
Taste
A full-bodied taste, with a beautiful balance of citrus, green notes of eucalyptus and mint and the deep notes of liquorice and balsamic reduction.
Finish
Long lasting with notes of mocca and dark chocolate with orange
Color
Mahogany
Alc.
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Navy | Rich nose with liquorice, orange zest, coconut, papaya, eucalyptus, and mint. A hint of Balsamic reduction and black tea | A full-bodied taste, with a beautiful balance of citrus, green notes of eucalyptus and mint and the deep notes of liquorice and balsamic reduction. | Long lasting with notes of mocca and dark chocolate with orange | Mahogany | 40% vol. |
Well-rounded and balanced
Crafted with respect for naval tradition, this blend is composed of carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. Slow fermentation and distillation to 85% creates a complex flavor profile, which is then matured in oak barrels and gently brought down to a smooth 40%. The result is a well-rounded, balanced blend with notes of caramel, spice, and a hint of smoke.
The Daily Tot of Spirits
Spirits – and rum in particular – have historically been closely linked to the navy and life at sea. Today, it has become a tradition for Danish naval officers to mark the end of their training with a ceremonial toast and a glass of Royal Danish Navy.
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- Bitter, Sour, Lemon
- 5 min
- Easy
Riise Delight
5 cl Royal Danish Navy
1.5 cl Thyme and lemon syrup
6-8 cl Cayenne Pepper Kombucha
1.5 cl Bitters to float
- Shake with plenty of ice
- Pour into a cold glass
- Top with Bitter
- Garnish with lemon wheel
Enjoy
- Sour, Sweet, Lime
- 5 min
- Medium
Riise Daiquiri
5 cl Royal Danish Navy
1.5 cl Freshly squeezed lime juice
0.5 cl Simple sugar syrup
- Shake with plenty quality ice
- Strain into a chilled coupe over a large cube
- Garnish with a dehydrated/fresh lemon wheel
Enjoy
- Bitter, Orange
- 4 min
- Easy
Navy Fashioned
Stir directly in a chilled glass filled with clear ice;
5 cl Navy Rum
1 cl Agave syrup
2 Dashes Angostura bitters
2 Dashes Orange bitters
- Add more ice before serving
- Garnish with a dehydrated or fresh orange wheel
Enjoy
- Sweet, Ginger, Lime, Passionfruit
- 6 min
- Medium
In the Navy
5 cl Royal Danish Navy
1.5 cl Passionfruit puree
1 cl Freshly squeezed limejuice
1 cl Simple syrup
- Shake with plenty ice
- Strain into a highball filled with plenty ice
- Top with Ginger Beer
Garnish with fresh mint and
dehydrated/fresh orange wheel
Enjoy
Our Navy Collection
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Naval Cadet
Old St. Croix Royal Danish Navy - Naval Cadet was created in collaboration with the Cadet Association of the Royal Danish Naval Academy – the world’s oldest naval officer school, founded in 1701.
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Navy Frogman
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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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