A small piece of Copenhagen

A modern-day interpretation of the 1888 medal rum.

A.H. Riise XO RESERVE

1888 Copenhagen Medal

40% vol.

A. H. Riise participated in the great Nordic Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1888. His products were showcased in the West Indian pavilion and he was awarded a medal for winning the category. Our cellar master has created a unique blend, made from several precious casks from only the best rum distilleries in the West Indies and Central America.

TASTING NOTES

Nose

Taste

Finish

Color

Alc.

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Nose

Soft oak, old leather and dried abricots

Taste

Warm spices, Christmas cake and orange peel, ending with a hint of English wine gums.

Finish

Dried fruit, old oak and a note of sherry

Color

Polished Amber

Alc.

40% vol.

Golden craftmanship

It is a genuine show of true craftsmanship that has resulted in perfectly balanced drops of liquid gold with a soft, nuanced taste that lasts. A.H. Riise 1888 Copenhagen Medal is a celebration of the international success of Albert Heinrich Riise, and his many historic achievements throughout his life and career. We are proud to honor this, and with this being one f the bestselling and popular of our bottles, we dare to say that we have succeeded in keeping the A. H. Riise spirit alive in present times.

Exhibition stand 1888

Photograph of one of 1888 A.H. Riise’s exhibition stand at the Nordic Exhibition of Industry, Agriculture and Art, which was held in Copenhagen in 1888, and which was attended by over 1.3 million people.

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Bitter, Coffee

8 min

Medium

The Legacy of gold

60 ml Gold Medal XO
10 ml Red Vermouth
10 ml Aperol
7.5 ml Coffee liqueur
Dash Chocolate bitters

– Pour all ingredients to a mixing glass together with ice
– Stir until perfect dilution is obtained
– Strain into a chilled glass with a rock of ice
– Garnish with orange peel, orange chocolate
– and flamed orange zest

Enjoy

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