Quick Overview
Akvavit, translated from Latin to mean 'water of life', is a Scandinavian drink distilled from potatoes and grains and flavoured with herbs. It is the national drink of Denmark and is enjoyed as a celebration drink, sipped from a shot glass. Its life began hundreds of years ago in the rural parts of central and northern Europe, and Aalborg's base recipe has remained unchanged for 150 years.
This particular version of the drink is made in Denmark by the Aalborg distillery, and whilst caraway seeds are typically used to create the spirit's dominant flavour, dill is used in this version. The dill gives the Akvavit a delicious herby and earthy flavour with hints of sweetness and citrus.
Grab your bottle of Aalborg Dild Akvavit at Spirit Store now and enjoy the traditional way with fish or bacon dishes or just drink for a Scandinavian treat.
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| Size | Single 70cl bottle |
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| Alcohol by Volume (%) | 45% |
| Allergens | Alcohol |
| Bottle Closure | Screwcap |
| Suitable For | Vegan Friendly |
1 more rowTraditional aquavits from Norway and Denmark in particular are usually quite heavily influenced by herbs and spices like caraway, fennel, and anise seeds, which makes them quite strong and spicy. Some would say this is an acquired taste, and that the caraway influence can be a bit overbearing.
Where is Aalborg aquavit made? ›
aquavit production
best known Danish types is Ålborg akvavit, named for a small town in Jutland, on Denmark's northern coast. The only brand exported from Denmark, it is produced by Danish Distilleries, a private organization granted the sole right to produce alcohol and yeast since 1927 under a monopoly of the Danish…
Can you drink aquavit straight? ›
How to Drink Aquavit. Traditionally, aquavit is enjoyed straight either chilled or at room temperature. In Sweden and Denmark, un-aged aquavit is typically served very cold in shot glasses or stemmed liquor glasses.
How do Swedes drink aquavit? ›
In Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, aquavit is chilled and often drunk in a single gulp from a small shot glass. This is usually attributed to tradition.
When to drink aquavit? ›
Today, aquavit is still viewed as a digestive aid during big meals, which makes it a common companion during Christmas and Easter lunches, as well as Midsummer feasts of smoked fish, pickled herring, pungent cheese, lutefisk, and crayfish.
Is aquavit like vodka? ›
Aquavit is a traditional spirit from the Scandinavian peninsula. If gin is vodka flavored with juniper berries, aquavit is vodka flavored with either dill or caraway. Like gin, other ingredients can be used to flavor the spirit, typically cardamom, cumin, anise, fennel, grains of paradise, and citrus peels.
Is aquavit sold in the US? ›
Lysholm Linie — The most widely available Scandinavian aquavit in the United States. Distilled from potatoes and flavored primarily with caraway and anise, this spirit is uniquely aged for about four months in sherry barrels that travel by ship twice across the equator.
What percentage of alcohol is in aquavit? ›
aquavit, flavoured, distilled liquor, clear to pale yellow in colour, dry in flavour, and ranging in alcohol content from about 42 to 45 percent by volume.
How strong is aquavit? ›
Aquavit is strong, typically 40% ABV, and it must be at least 37.5% ABV to be called aquavit (under those EU rules again!).
To drink aquavit, you first allow the host to pour you a shot. You do not, ever, help yourself (bearing in mind the price of alcohol in Scandinavia). Once everybody around the table has been served, you wait for the host to say 'skål' ('cheers').
What percentage of alcohol is in Danish schnapps? ›
Schnapps is known for often being served in small glasses, called snapsglas, and is often drunk as a small form of welcome drink or as part of traditional Danish dishes such as fried herring or liver pate. Schnapps can have a varying alcohol percentage, but will most often be between 37-45%.
