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XO Reserve
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ROYAL DANISH NAVY
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A Signature Blend with Depth, Structure and Style
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Old St. Croix XO Reserve
Superior Cask
40% vol.
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. Over time, these casks build layer upon layer of flavor, creating richness, body, and complexity. Superior Cask is the most nuanced and mature expression in the XO Reserve series—crafted from extra-aged, double-distilled blends sourced from renowned distilleries across the Caribbean and Central America.
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Toasted coconut, burnt figs and light notes of flambéed banana
Taste
Toffee, cigar box and light notes of glazed mandarin
Finish
Leather, cigar box and cocoa
Color
Gold
Alc.
40% vol.
| TASTING NOTES | Nose | Taste | Finish | Color | Alc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Cask | Toasted coconut, burnt figs and light notes of flambéed banana | Toffee, cigar box and light notes of glazed mandarin | Leather, cigar box and cocoa | Gold | 40% vol. |
A Smooth, Full-bodied Composition
Meticulously curated by our Master Distiller, the blend offers a smooth, full-bodied composition with a harmonious flavor profile. Only hand-selected casks are used, combining younger and older blends to create a round, structured spirit with pronounced cask character and a long, balanced finish.
From Sugarcane to Flavor
Spirit made from sugarcane is like a flavor sponge – it soaks up all the best from the casks it matures in. When aged in barrels that once held port or sherry, the magic happens: depth, sweetness, and character in every golden drop.
XO Reserve Kollektion
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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
Riising Manhattan
- 2.0 cl XO Reserve Superior Cask
- 1.0 cl Blanco Vermouth
- 1 Dash Aromatic Bitters
Stir with Ice
Strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with orange zest
Enjoix!
- Bitter
- 7 min
- Medium
Humpy Riise
- 3 cl Superior Cask XO Reserve
- 3 cl Cognac VSOP
- 1 cl Cherry Brand Liqueur
- 0.5 cl Sea Buckthorn & Tangerine & Earl Grey Syrup
- 1 Dash Aromatic Bitters
Shake with plenty ice.
Fine strain into a chilled coupe over a large block of ice.
Garnish with a dehydrated/fresh lemon wheel.
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.