Old St. Croix Family Reserve

Profile: The Old St. Croix Family Reserve at a glance

• A.H. Riise becomes Old St. Croix!
• Inspired by A.H. Riise - the Apothecary of the Caribbean
• Old St. Croix Family Reserve - Caribbean Tradition with a New Name
• Historically Inspired - Shaped by Seafaring, Sugar Cane, and Craftsmanship
• A bottling for quiet moments and special occasions

Portrait: What makes the Old St. Croix Family Reserve special

The Old St. Croix Family Reserve is a rum-based spirit with a remarkable history - and a new calling card. Formerly known by the time-honored name A.H. Riise, it now goes by the name Old St. Croix. Not a midlife crisis, but a conscious step back to one's own roots: to the Caribbean, to sugarcane, seafaring, and a touch of colonial history that is now explained rather than glorified. The story begins in the 19th century on the former Danish West Indies, more precisely on St. Croix. There, Albert Heinrich Riise, a pharmacist, businessman, and apparently someone who knew that alcohol and history can be preserved exceptionally well, worked.
His products were popular - not only with locals, but also with sailors, merchants, and presumably people who had long days and short nights. With the name change to Old St. Croix, the brand opens a new chapter without discarding the old one. The focus is now more on the place itself and less on the person. You could say: The rum has grown up and now signs itself with place names. The addition of Family Reserve signals exactly what you would expect: a bottling intended for special moments - or at least for evenings when you want to pretend to be. Today, Old St. Croix is ​​no longer produced directly in the Caribbean, but by a Danish company that carries on the historical recipes, style, and standards.
Globalization meets tradition, with a significant twist in the timeline. The result is not a classic rum bottling, but a rum-based spirit that consciously goes its own way and does not try to fit into any category.
The Old St. Croix Family Reserve is therefore less of a boisterous adventurer and more of a well-traveled storyteller. One who recounts tales of tropical sun, ancient trade routes, and a new name - and knows exactly where he comes from.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Old St. Croix Family Reserve tastes like

• Nose: On the nose, the Old St. Croix Family Reserve is inviting and complex. Sweet aromas of dark sugar and caramel take center stage, accompanied by vanilla and dried fruits such as raisins and dates. Hints of orange peel and a touch of exotic spices add depth to the bouquet. In the background, subtle wood aromas and a gentle alcoholic warmth resonate, giving the aroma structure without being overpowering.

• Palate: On the palate, the spirit is soft and rounded. The sweet impressions continue and combine with notes of toffee, brown sugar, and vanilla. Fruity accents are reminiscent of ripe plums and candied fruit, while spicy nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg provide balance. The texture is pleasantly creamy, the alcohol well-integrated and consistently present. Overall, a harmonious, full-bodied impression emerges with classic rum character and elegant depth.

• Finish: The finish is long and warming. Sweetness and spice slowly fade, making way for gentle wood notes and a hint of cocoa. A subtle dryness ensures a clean conclusion, while light vanilla and caramel notes linger on the palate for a while. The aftertaste remains calm, balanced, and pleasantly present – ​​a worthy final chord.

Allergy advice: may contain traces of walnuts