1838 APOTHECARY HALL
The Legacy of Albert Heinrich Riise
The Old St. Croix 1838 series is rooted in the legacy of apothecary Albert Heinrich Riise, who opened his pharmacy on St. Thomas in the Danish West Indies in 1838. Alongside remedies, he crafted rum, liqueurs, and bitters – originally as natural treatments for stomach troubles and headaches.
Today, it’s all about flavor. Yet the recipes still reflect the same dedication, respect for ingredients, and love of balance. Whether it’s the aromatic 1838 Bitter, the bold 1838 Licorice, or the sun-kissed Orange Grove, each bottle is a tribute to true craftsmanship – and to the moments that deserve something extraordinary.
Bitter and Liquors
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1838 Bitter
Old St. Croix 1838 Bitter offers the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth. Crafted with carefully selected extracts from spices and herbs, it delivers a complex and flavorful bitter with true character.
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Orange Grove
Old St. Croix 1838 Orange Grove is inspired by the historic area of Orange Grove on the island of St. Croix.
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1838 Licorice
The secret behind Old St. Croix 1838 Licorice is simple: it truly tastes and smells like licorice.
Read MoreOld 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.