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The third gem in the Founders collection
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A.H. Riise XO RESERVE
Founders Reserve 44,8%
44,8% vol.
Founders Reserve is a small treasure trove consisting of blends, which represent a reduced, exclusive snapshot. The precious drops come in very limited and varying numbers of bottles. Each batch is based on how much, or rather how little, of the golden casks, are available. Every batch is a unique work of art that can never be recreated. All Founders Reserve bottles are numbered. The product is sold out. On some occasions, resellers may have a few bottles in stock.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Tropical fruits, fermented cherries and smooth tobacco notes
Taste
Refreshing tropical fruits, stewed plums and a touch of toasted almonds.
Finish
Wonderful smooth and everlasting finish. Brilliant balance between elegant sweetness and well-integrated acidity makes this a great tribute to the work of A H Riise
Color
Gold
Alc.
44,8% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Reserve 44,8% | Tropical fruits, fermented cherries and smooth tobacco notes | Refreshing tropical fruits, stewed plums and a touch of toasted almonds. | Wonderful smooth and everlasting finish. Brilliant balance between elegant sweetness and well-integrated acidity makes this a great tribute to the work of A H Riise | Gold | 44,8% vol. |
The uniqueness of each cask
When creating a batch our Master Blender chooses between numerous casks containing old rum matured to perfection. Each individual cask shows unique aromas and expressions and small variations will always occur in different batches. True connoisseurs will notice slight differences between the batches and will also be able to taste the differences between the 3 Founders Reserve editions with their own unique alcohol percentage.
Riise’s weird and wonderful creatures
In his search for more knowledge, A.H. Riise found a variety of herbs, plants, and animals. Brachioteuthis Riisei is a small, colourless, fairly common squid found in the West Indian Isles. It was registered by the zoologist, Professor Johannes Steenstrup, in 1882. Today it can be found on our Founders reserve label.
- Bitter, Sweet
- 5 min
- Easy
Founders Reservation
50ml Founders reserve
15ml Velvet Falernum
5ml Maple syrup
3 dashes of Creole Bitters
- Pour all the ingredients into a stirring glass
- Add some ice
- Stir it for 15-20 seconds
- Chill lowball glass with ice
- Add shiso leaf as a garnish and lime zest
Enjoy
XO Reserve Collection
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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
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Port Cask
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Ambre d`Or
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Superior Cask
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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
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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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