Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve

Profile: The Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve at a glance

• A.H. Riise becomes Old St. Croix!
• Made from the most exclusive rum casks with a minimum of 20 years of maturation
• A rum-based spirit drink with that certain luxury factor
• Caribbean elegance meets Danish selectivity
• A true statement for discerning connoisseurs
• Allergy advice: May contain traces of walnuts

Portrait: What makes the Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve special

There are spirits that simply exist – and then there are those with a history that spans oceans, sugarcane fields, and ancient trade routes. Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve clearly belongs to the latter category.

The name St. Croix leads directly to the Caribbean, to an island that today belongs to the US Virgin Islands, but is historically closely linked to Denmark. In fact, the Old St. Croix brand looks back on a long tradition dating to the 19th century.
Back then, the island was a major center for sugar production – and where there's sugar, rum culture is never far away. Early on, the name Old St. Croix became synonymous with high-quality Caribbean spirits. Traders brought the distillates across the Atlantic to Europe, where they quickly gained a loyal following, particularly in Scandinavia. There, the name evolved into a true heritage brand – a piece of the Caribbean in Nordic glasses, so to speak.
The modern version, Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve, continues this story with a clear concept: the art of blending. Because when it comes to great blends, the choice of casks is almost as important as the spirit itself.
Oak casks not only bring their own personality but also memories of what previously stored in them – often port or sherry.
One could say: Every cask already has a previous life before it becomes part of the Old St. Croix story.

For the XO Reserve series, extra-matured, double-distilled blends from renowned distilleries in the Caribbean and Central America are brought together. The result is not a product of chance, but rather an orchestrated meeting of different origins – a kind of summit meeting of the rum world. The addition of "Superior Cask Reserve" already reveals what it's all about: a particularly careful selection of casks and a blend that is considered the most delicate and mature expression within the XO range.
Or, to put it another way: Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve is a bit like a well-traveled gentleman – with stops in the Caribbean, experiences from different cultures, and a story that can't be told in just a few sentences. But fortunately, it can all be told in a glass.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Old St. Croix XO Superior Cask Reserve tastes like

• Nose: Sweet and fruity with intense aromas of exotic fruits. Ripe vanilla meets a delicate spiciness of oak, creating a harmonious and inviting aroma.

• Palate: Fruity and creamy on the palate. Distinct notes of orange, mango, and papaya combine with prominent vanilla, lending a pleasantly soft sweetness.
• Finish: Very smooth and long-lasting. A supple finish where fruity sweetness and delicate vanilla fade slowly and elegantly.