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Old St. Croix XO Reserve
1888 Copenhagen Medal
40% vol.
Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise. At its core are extra-aged, double-distilled casks sourced from respected distilleries in the West Indies and Central America. The blend is matured in oak barrels that previously held sweet dessert wines, adding layers of depth, complexity, and rich, warm character.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Soft oak, old leather and dried abricots
Taste
Warm spices, Christmas cake and orange peel, ending with a hint of English wine gums.
Finish
Dried fruit, old oak and a note of sherry
Color
Polished Amber
Alc.
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 Copenhagen Medal | Soft oak, old leather and dried abricots | Warm spices, Christmas cake and orange peel, ending with a hint of English wine gums. | Dried fruit, old oak and a note of sherry | Polished Amber | 40% vol. |
Smooth and Aromatic
The taste is smooth and aromatic, with notes of dried apricot, soft oak, and a hint of spice. XO Reserve 1888 Copenhagen Medal balances West Indian tradition with modern finesse – an inspired choice for curious newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs alike.
The Copenhagen Medal
At the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888, Karl and Valdemar—six years after their father’s passing—received a medal in recognition of Albert Heinrich Riise’s exceptional skills as a blender. An honor that lives on today in this exclusive edition.
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175 Years Anniversary
In 2013, we marked 175 years since Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise first opened his Apothecary Hall on Saint Thomas in the Danish West Indies.
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Thin Blue Line
When you enjoy this blend, you're also supporting Thin Blue Line Denmark — a nonprofit organization that helps current and former police officers who have been physically or mentally injured in the line of duty.
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Christmas Edition
In the former Danish West Indies, Christmas was celebrated just like in the North – with hymns, holiday stories, and dancing around the tree, even if it had to be shipped across the Atlantic.
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Port Cask
If you enjoy deep, complex flavors with a hint of fruity elegance, Old St. Croix XO Reserve - Port Cask is an excellent choice.
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Ambre d`Or
“Ambre d’Or” means “golden amber” – a nod to both the radiant hue and the luxurious quality of this exclusive blend.
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Superior Cask
When it comes to remarkable blends, the choice of casks makes all the difference. Each oak barrel brings its own personality while carrying subtle notes from the wines it once held—often port or sherry.
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1888 Copenhagen Medal
Old St. Croix XO Reserve - 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a modern tribute to the blend awarded a medal at the Great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888 – a proud moment for the family of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Haakon Royal Reserve
In the late 1800s, a special friendship bloomed in the Danish West Indies—between two young men: the future King Haakon VII of Norway and Valdemar Riise, son of pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise.
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Founders Reserve 44,5%
A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,3%
A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 44,8%
A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
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Founders Reserve 45,1%
A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 44,4%
A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Founders Reserve 45,5%
A collectors item. The last of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
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Explorer Edition
Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.
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XO Legacy Reserve
150 years ago, Danish pharmacist and adventurer Albert Heinrich Riise introduced spirits from the West Indies to the world under the name Old St. Croix – a tribute to the lush Caribbean island of St. Croix, renowned for its sugarcane cultivation.
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- Bitter, Orange
- 3
- Easy
Golden Rum Manhattan
6.0 cl Copenhagen Medal XO Reserve
3.0 cl Rosso Vermouth
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Dash Coffee Bitters
Stir with Ice
Strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish dehydrated orange wheel
Enjoix
- Bitter, Sweet
- 7 min.
- Medium
Riise of Jean Harlow
50ml Copenhagen 1888
50ml Rosso Sweet Vermouth
Dash Angostura orange bitters
Stir all the ingredients with ice and strain into a glass. Decorate with a wheel of lemon and maraschino cherries.
- Sweet, Orange
- 7 min.
- Medium
Riise para El Presidente
50ml Copenhagen 1888
10ml Orange Curacao
5ml Rosso sweet Vermouth
20ml Vermouth Blanc (white or Bianco but not dry)
2 drops of grenadine sirup
Stir all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Dehydrated orange and orange zest.
- Sour, Sweet, Lime
- 7 min.
- Medium
Riised Ernest Hemingway
50ml Copenhagen 1888
30ml freshly squeezed lime juice
30ml pink grapefruit juice
20ml Luxardo Maraschino liquor
10ml simple sugar
Shake all the ingredients with ice and fine strain into a chilled glass. Decorate with a Maraschino cherry.
Old St. Croix –
A piece of Danish rum-history
150 years ago, A.H. Riise put Danish rum from the West Indies on the world map under the trademark “Old St. Croix”. The island of St. Croix – The Garden of the West Indies – was the center of cultivation of sugarcane and the production of sugar in the Danish West Indies from the early 1700s. The by-product molasses was used to make rum. To this day, the heart of our blends continues to be distilled on molasses.