A.H. Riise Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra La Galante
A.H. Riise Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra La Galante 43.4% is an exclusive spirit drink from A.H. Riise's prestigious Non Plus Ultra series. La Galante is inspired by Christopher Columbus' ship, the Santa Maria La Galante, and offers an intense and luxurious taste experience with notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, caramel, citrus, and warm spices. A complex and silky-smooth bottling created for slow enjoyment.
About the product
Non Plus Ultra La Galante belongs to the top tier of A.H. Riise's assortment and was created as a tribute to Caribbean history. The name La Galante refers to Christopher Columbus' ship, the Santa Maria La Galante, which he sailed on his second voyage to the West Indies in 1493.
La Galante is composed of carefully selected, aged distillates blended to create the characteristic full-bodied and complex style. With an alcohol content of 43.4%, it possesses both intensity and structure, while maintaining A.H. Riise's well-known soft and rounded character.
The flavor profile moves between ripe and candied fruit, citrus, vanilla, caramel, and warm spices. It is a luxurious spirit drink with great aromatic depth, created for the quality-conscious connoisseur and for special occasions.
About the region
The history of A.H. Riise is closely linked to the former Danish West Indies. The Danish pharmacist Albert Heinrich Riise established himself on St. Thomas in the 19th century, and the connection to the Caribbean and the islands' long history of sugar cane and rum production remains a central part of the brand's identity.
The Old St. Croix name refers to St. Croix, which, together with St. Thomas and St. John, made up the Danish West Indies. The tropical Caribbean and the region's historical tradition for sugar cane-based spirits thus form the background for the story surrounding A.H. Riise's exclusive bottlings.
Taste
Nose: Intense and complex with orange, citrus, ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, caramel, and aromatic spices.
Taste: Full-bodied and silky-smooth with candied fruit, orange, vanilla, toffee, and caramel combined with warm spices and an elegant touch of oak.
Finish: Long, warm, and persistent with sweet fruit, vanilla, citrus, oak, and spicy nuances.
Serving
Best served at room temperature in a tulip-shaped spirit glass, where the complex aromas have the opportunity to develop. La Galante is primarily created to be enjoyed neat and slowly. If a slightly cooler and softer serving is desired, it can also be enjoyed over a large ice cube.
What does it pair with?
A.H. Riise Old St. Croix Non Plus Ultra La Galante pairs particularly well with:
- Dark chocolate and exclusive pralines
- Caramel and vanilla desserts
- Nuts and dried fruit
- A good coffee after dinner
- As an avec or digestif for slow enjoyment
FAQ
How does A.H. Riise Non Plus Ultra La Galante taste?
La Galante has a full-bodied and complex taste with notes of ripe and candied fruit, orange, vanilla, caramel, toffee, and warm spices. The finish is long, soft, and elegant.
What does the name La Galante mean?
La Galante is inspired by the Santa Maria La Galante, one of Christopher Columbus' ships on his second voyage to the West Indies in 1493. The name underscores the product's historical connection to the Caribbean.
What does Non Plus Ultra mean?
Non Plus Ultra is Latin and can be translated as "nothing further beyond." At A.H. Riise, the term is used for some of the house's most exclusive and luxurious bottlings.
How is A.H. Riise La Galante best served?
It is best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a high-quality spirit glass. Give it a few minutes in the glass so the complex aromas can open up.
Is Non Plus Ultra La Galante suitable as a gift?
Yes. The combination of the exclusive presentation, the complex flavor profile, and its place in the Non Plus Ultra series makes La Galante an obvious choice as a gift for spirit enthusiasts and for special anniversaries.
