A.H.Riise1888CopenhagenGoldMedalRum(700mL)

<p>A winning Rum for winning cocktails.</p><p><em>A. H. Riise</em> was a <em>pharmacist </em>from Denmark who resettled in the Danish West Indies—now the <em>US Virgin Islands</em>. Other islands had begun distilling Rum, but none in Danish-controlled areas, so good ‘ol Mr. Riise did just that and procured a warrant to supply Rum to the Danish navy. This naturally gave rise (pardon the pun) to their first core product, <em>Danish Navy Rum.</em></p><p>oday, A. H. Rise has changed hands, but it is still located in<em> St. Croix</em> where they acquire fresh molasses distillate from the famous <em>Cruzan Distillery</em> on Saint Thomas to age and blend in the creation of a full range of Rums, from youthful mixing Rums through <em>super-premium sippers.</em></p><p>At the end of the 19th century, exhibitions were a big deal in Europe. One of them was the <em>Nordic exhibition of Industry, Agriculture, and Art of 1888</em> that took place in Copenhagen. It’s also the exhibition where A.H. Riise Rum <em>won Gold</em>. More than 130 years have passed and A.H. Riise has won plenty of other Gold medals, but this one is still special.</p><p><em>A.H. Riise 1888 Copenhagen Gold Medal </em>was inspired by that victorious moment. It’s an elegantly sweet but bold and fruity Rum that releases flavors of oranges, tobacco, and creamy caramel on the palate. </p>