A.H. Riise Royal Danish Navy Rum

A.H. Riise Royal Danish Navy Rum is a molasses based blend tied to Danish West Indian rum heritage, but for all the naval styling on the label it is in practice a soft, sweet, dessert leaning rum bottled at a mild 40%. It belongs to the comforting, confected end of the spectrum rather than to the dry, high proof navy tradition the name evokes.

This is a notably sweetened rum and reads that way in the glass, thick and creamy with caramel, candied orange, raisin and a wash of Christmas baking spice, finishing warm and sweet. Judged honestly it is closer to a liqueur in feel than to an unadulterated aged rum, so anyone seeking dryness or oak driven structure should look elsewhere. For drinkers who love that rich, festive, sweet style, however, it is plush and easy, a cosy winter pour to sip slowly after dinner.