Your search for
Handpicked by our master distiller
XO Reserve
A tribute to sailors on the seven seas
ROYAL DANISH NAVY
Excellent craftmanship
Ultra Premium
The beginning of a rum adventure
XO rum cream
Follow us at
Naval Cadet Academy
Frogmen Association
Police Association
The Frigate Jylland
Family Foundation
Follow us at
Old St. Croix XO Reserve
Haakon Royal Reserve
42% vol.
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. They met for the first time in 1886, when the young Prince Carl sailed to the islands as a naval cadet. During his two visits, he became a welcome guest in the Riise family home, and their friendship lasted a lifetime.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
First comes vanilla, coconut and butter caramel. Later there is a hint of caramelised apple cake with a slightly burnt edge and discrete floral note of lavendar.
Taste
The primary aromatic notes are also discernible in the taste, with the coconut coming to the forefront.
Finish
The vanilla and butter caramel linger long, together with a hint of orange peel, which balances the spirit very well indeed.
Color
Light gold
Alc.
42% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haakon Royal Reserve | First comes vanilla, coconut and butter caramel. Later there is a hint of caramelised apple cake with a slightly burnt edge and discrete floral note of lavendar. | The primary aromatic notes are also discernible in the taste, with the coconut coming to the forefront. | The vanilla and butter caramel linger long, together with a hint of orange peel, which balances the spirit very well indeed. | Light gold | 42% vol. |
Slow aging in Oak Barrels
Old St. Croix XO Reserve – King Haakon is a tribute to that friendship and to their lifelong love for the sea and the West Indies. The blend is composed of carefully selected casks from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America. Slow aging in oak barrels creates a golden, rounded, and well-balanced spirit with notes of sweetness, richness, and a depth worthy of its story. The nose reveals warm, dark aromas and a hint of tropical spice. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, with a soft finish and long, complex aftertaste.
Royal Cadet Aboard Frigate Jylland
King Haakon VII of Norway (1872–1957) began his life as Prince Carl of Denmark and pursued a career in the Royal Danish Navy. His first visit to the West Indies took place in 1886, when, as a 14-year-old cadet, he sailed aboard the legendary Danish warship “Frigate Jylland.” Today, the frigate serves as a museum ship and is financially supported by Old St. Croix Spirits.
XO Reserve Collection
For more information click on a bottle
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Ambre d`Or
“Ambre d’Or” means “golden amber” – a nod to both the radiant hue and the luxurious quality of this exclusive blend.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Founders Reserve 44,5%
A collectors item. The first of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
Read More
Founders Reserve 44,3%
A collectors item. The second of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
Read More
Founders Reserve 44,8%
A collectors item. The third of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths with unique aromas and expressions.
Read More
Founders Reserve 45,1%
A collectors item. The fourth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
Read More
Founders Reserve 44,4%
A collectors item. The fifth of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
Read More
Founders Reserve 45,5%
A collectors item. The last of 6 different Master blends with 6 different alcohol strengths.
Read More
Explorer Edition
Fans and collectors are treated with a limited edition blend in tribute to researchers and explorers.
Read More
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.
Read More
- Pineapple
- 6
- Medium
Oaxaca De Haakon
- 3.0 cl XO Royal Reserve "Haakon"
- 1.5 cl Mezcal
- 1.5 cl Piment d'Espelette (Chile Liqueur)
- 1.5 cl Pineapple Liqueur
- 1.5 cl Sweet Vermouth
- 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
Stir with Ice
Strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with a dehydrated Pineapple
Enjoix!
- Bitter, Orange
- 5 min
- Easy
Royal Reserve
- 5 cl Kong Haakon XO Royal Reserve
- 1.5 cl Amaro
- 0.5 cl Sugar Syrup (Demerara)
- 1 Dash Orange Bitters
Stir with great love and patience, like a Old Fashioned.
Strain over a large block of ice.
Garnish with dehydrated orange wheel and Royal flower.
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.