In collaboration with the Frogman foundation “Conventus Ranae” we have created an exclusive blend. Part of the profit from the sale goes to the fund.
When the elite soldiers from the Frogman Corps put their lives on the line to protect Denmark and our fleet against, for example, pirates, it takes place in the utmost secrecy. Unfortunately, not everyone comes home unscathed from the missions.
The foundation “Conventus Ranae” – in Latin “an assembly of frogs” – is a veteran association of current and former frogmen. The aim is to help former elite soldiers establish a new life when the support from the public system is not quite sufficient.
In 2015 A.H. Riise Spirits in collaboration with the frogmen created the rum blend “Royal Danish Navy Frogman”. Part of the profits from the sale goes to the important work in the “Conventus Ranae” foundation.
buy at reseller A.H. Riise and Wife’s Family Scholarship A.H. Riise Spirits collaborates with the board of directors of A.H. Riise and Wife’s Family Scholarship on the digitization of the comprehensive family archive so that it can be of benefit to the public. In addition, we financially support a number of scholarships, which are to […]
Read Morebuy at reseller A taste of history Our Frigate Jylland blend is an exclusive edition of our popular Danish Navy series. Each sip is a journey back in time to experience what is said to have maintained the morale of Danish sailors during the 1800’s. Today we blend our products with respect to how they […]
Read Morebuy at reseller Frogman Special Forces The Frogman Corps is the Danish equivalent of the American Navy Seals. When the frogmen end their active service, they can become members of the veteran association Conventus Ranae, which means a gathering of frogs. Here they can attend to their wounds, whether physical or mental, among peers. In […]
Read Morebuy at reseller Daggers for cadets, sabres for officers Since 1848, a uniform dagger M/1848 became mandatory and regulated for the Neval Cadet Corps. It has remained largely unchanged since 1848. The cadet dagger is worn in a black steath hung over the right shoulder. When a Neval Cadet is appointed Naval officer, the cadet […]
Read Morebuy at reseller We honor and support the Danish police This blend is a perfect marriage of rums from both the Caribbean and South America, and the secret to the consistency is the environment in which the casks are stored. If rum matures too quickly, the flavours can be harsh and underdeveloped, almost immature. By […]
Read MoreIn June 1838, the Danish Government officially appointed Albert Heinrich Riise as the exclusive pharmacist for the caribbean island, Saint Thomas, part of the former Danish West Indies. This granted him monopoly status to produce alcohol in his pharmacy.
Initially, Albert developed rum and bitters as medicine for stomach ills. However, his rum soon gained popularity beyond its medical function, and in 1893 he received an International Medal at the World Exhibition in Chicago. A.H. Riise created strong brands such as “Old St. Croix”, “Riises Guava Rum” and “A.H Riise Rum”.
He was awarded many honorary positions on the island of St. Thomas. At one point he was Director of the National Bank of St. Thomas and was made Knight of the Order of Dannebrog in 1860.
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