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Non Plus Ultra La Galante
43,4% vol.
Non Plus Ultra means “nothing further beyond” – a Latin phrase said to mark the edge of the known world. The series is part of our Ultra Premium Collection and celebrates the spirit of exploration, courage, and craftsmanship. Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - La Galante is named after Columbus’ ship Santa Maria La Galante, which carried him to St. Croix and the West Indies. The blend is based on carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. It matures in oak barrels that previously held dessert and fortified wines, adding richness, roundness, and warmth. La Galante captures the floral essence of the West Indies and St. Croix, with a signature hint of orange and citrus.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
An inciting scent of orange, caramel, crème brulé and vanilla with notes of mahogany and the aromatic Bay Rum wood that grows wild in the West Indies.
Taste
Complex, full-bodied and smooth spicy taste with a touch of orange, creamy vanilla and lemon with notes from oak casks of the finest quality.
Finish
Rich and creamy with notes from the initial taste that gradually fade into a long aftertaste.
Color
Dark red mahogany.
Alc.
43,4% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Plus Ultra La Galante | An inciting scent of orange, caramel, crème brulé and vanilla with notes of mahogany and the aromatic Bay Rum wood that grows wild in the West Indies. | Complex, full-bodied and smooth spicy taste with a touch of orange, creamy vanilla and lemon with notes from oak casks of the finest quality. | Rich and creamy with notes from the initial taste that gradually fade into a long aftertaste. | Dark red mahogany. | 43,4% vol. |
Crafted to Be Collected. Celebrated Worldwide.
Each batch is limited to a maximum of 2,000 individually numbered bottles, presented in an beautifully faceted decanter. La Galante has received top marks from the International Taste Institute.
200 sugar mills on St. Croix
When production was at its peak, more than 30.000 acres were planted with sugar cane, which was processed on St. Croix 200 sugar mills.
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Family Reserve
Old St. Croix Family Reserve was first created in 2015 for a major Riise family reunion – a private gathering that takes place every five years.
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Non Plus Ultra Very Rare
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Very Rare is only produced when our Master Distiller identifies casks of truly exceptional quality from the finest distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Non Plus Ultra Black Edition
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Black Edition is the most intense expression in the series. Crafted from selected casks sourced from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean.
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Non Plus Ultra Ambre d’Or Excellence
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - Ambre d’Or Excellence is the most elegant expression in the series – named for its amber-golden glow and sweet dessert wines.
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Platinum Reserve
A.H. Riise Platinum is created from small batch of unique rum. The heart of the blend is two Solera aged rums from aged casks.
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Centennial Celebration
A tribute blend not only to A.H. Riise, but also to the indigenous population of the islands as well as the Danish colonists.
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Signature
Signature is created as a tribute to the man behind our brand—the visionary pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise (1810–1882), who journeyed to the Caribbean driven by a spirit of discovery.
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Non Plus Ultra La Galante
Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra - La Galante is named after Columbus’ ship Santa Maria La Galante, which carried him to St. Croix and the West Indies.
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Black Coral
The 1st blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Black Larimar
The 2nd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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Black Spinel
The 3rd blend in the Black Gem Collection, inspired by the rare black gemstones that hide deep beneath the soil and waters of the West Indies.
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West Indies
In September 1493, Columbus embarks on his second voyage to find the sea route to India. Ahead awaits the new and unknown. Behind him are the Mediterranean and the Strait of Gibraltar, which marked the end of the known world. According to a legend, the Pillars of Hercules were placed at each end of the Strait with the inscription “Non Plus Ultra” (Nothing Further Beyond) – a phrase that has given name to our Non Plus Ultra blends. Columbus, as you know, did not find the sea route to India. Instead, he discovered the West Indies, where the Spaniards planted sugar cane and laid the groundwork for the production of sugar and West Indian rum.
- Bitter, Orange
- 7 min
- Medium
La’ La’ La’ Galante
- 50ml La Galante
- 15ml Campari
- 5ml white port wine
- 25ml Vermouth
- Dash Orange Bitter
- 2 dash of 1838 Bitter
Put the ingredients in a glass with ice cubes.
Mix them with a bar spoon and pour slowly into a glass without the ice.
Enjoix!
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.