ROYAL
DANISH NAVY
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RUM
his rum was inspired by the original Royal Navy Rum recipes that Albert Heinrich Riise created and delivered to the fleet ships when they arrived at Charlotte Amalie Harbor in the former Danish West Indian Islands (currently U.S. Virgin Islands). This unique molasses-based rum is a blend of several different rum distillates, aged up to 20 years, and is produced through slow fermentation, which is subsequently boiler-distilled in the traditional “Pot Still”, creating a rum with 85% ABV. The alcohol strength (ABV) of the rum is later adjusted down to a comfortable 40% before being bottled. During A.H. Riise’s time, all fully-trained Danish seamen who served in the Danish navy or onboard the merchant fleets had the right to a certain quota of rum every day as part of their payment. The rum was served by the quartermaster, who carefully watched as the crew drank the rum, so nobody saved up for later. The rum also ensured that the Danish seamen did not die of thirst, as water on board was in short supply. The rum, on the other hand, improved with time in the casks. It was said that the rum for the Danish navy was delivered by one of the most prosperous rum makers in the kingdom – A.H. Riise.
Tasting notes
color Mahogany Very rich nose with liquorice, like old fashioned cough syrup, orange zest, coconut, papaya, eucalyptus, and a little mint. nose A hint of sweet/bitter Balsamic reduction, black tea, and the spices of Christmas appears underneath the other notes. Everything from the nose appears in a very full taste which balances the oilyness with the green notes of eucaplytus and taste mint, the yellow citrus notes and the bitterness of liquorice and balsamic vinegar. finish Long lasting with notes of mocca and dark chocolate with orange.
In 1838, the Danish Government officially granted A.H. Riise an exclusive right to produce alcohol on the island of St. Thomas in the former Danish–West Indies, (now U.S. Virgin Island).
