{"product_id":"old-st-croix-black-barrel-navy-spiced","title":"Old St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced is a bold, cocktail-ready spiced rum with depth, warmth, and plenty of character. Matured in heavily charred oak barrels and built on the same foundations as the Navy range, it brings together dark sweetness, aromatic spice, and a rounded oak influence that makes it as versatile as it is distinctive. Its roots connect back to the storied Old St. Croix tradition, inspired by the pioneering rum heritage of the Danish West Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a walnut-brown colour that hints at its rich, mature profile. The nose opens with mocha, walnuts, burnt figs, and a gentle touch of toasted oak, creating an inviting and layered first impression.\n\nOn the palate, warm festive spice and dark chocolate come together in a deep, generous flavour profile. The finish brings back the mocha note and fades slowly, leaving a smooth, persistent impression. While designed with cocktails in mind, it also has enough depth to be enjoyed neat or over ice, and its character will hold well in mixed drinks rather than relying on subtle age-driven evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld St. Croix Black Barrel Navy Spiced is crafted from a blend developed in close collaboration between the master distiller and experienced bartenders, with the goal of creating a spiced rum that elevates cocktails. It is aged in heavily charred oak barrels, where the intense charring helps soften the spirit, reduce tannins, and open up the wood for a smoother, rounder, and more complex result. The style is shaped to deliver both aromatic intensity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rum is ideal in classic serves such as Cuba Libre, Dark ’n’ Stormy, or any cocktail where depth and quality matter. It can also be served neat or on the rocks for a richer, more contemplative sip. If enjoying it chilled, a serving temperature around 16–18°C works well; no decanting is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld St. Croix, formerly known as A.H. Riise, traces its origins to 1838 when Danish apothecary Albert Heinrich Riise began producing medicinal and aromatic spirits on St. Thomas in the Danish West Indies. Inspired by the sugarcane richness of nearby St. Croix, the brand grew from local success to international recognition, famously winning gold at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Today, Old St. Croix continues to build on that heritage, combining historic identity with a modern focus on premium rum craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old St. Croix - Tidligere A. H. Riise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54405147918673,"sku":"srom525","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Superior-Spirit-Drink-Made-From-Premium-Matured-Rum-Old-St-Croix-Black-Barrel-Navy-Spiced-Rum-40-70cl-vinogvelsmag.png?v=1784969787","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/old-st-croix-black-barrel-navy-spiced","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}