Is aquavit sold in the US?
Imports to the United States have also revived as Nordic distillers see new interest in the spirit. Under American regulations, all aquavit must be flavored with caraway, but the addition of other botanicals gives aquavit a very wide range of flavors. Below is a list of aquavits one may find in American liquor stores.
How do you drink akvavit?
While it is usually chilled and poured into shot glasses, Norwegian and other barrel-aged akvavit will normally be served at room temperature in tulip glasses. In either case, akvavit is rarely downed as a shot and most drinkers will usually slowly sip at their glasses throughout the meal.
Is aquavit served cold?
“It’s best served chilled, so store it in your freezer,” Grier says. The exception is barrel-aged aquavit, which Grier recommends serving at room temperature.
What is the best aquavit?
These Are The 5 Best Aquavit In The World According to the International Spirits Challenge 2020
| Name | Company |
|---|---|
| Opland Edel Madeira Casks Aquavit | Arcus Norway AS |
| Aalborg Dild Akvavit | Arcus Norway AS |
| Lysholm Linie Double Cask Port Aquavit | Arcus Norway AS |
| Gilde Non Plus Ultra Aquavit | Arcus Norway AS |
How do Norwegians drink aquavit?
In Norway, where most aquavit is matured in oak casks, the drink is served at room temperature in tulip-shaped glasses or shot glasses. Aquavit arguably complements beer well, and its consumption is very often preceded by a swig of beer.
Do you sip aquavit?
Some drinkers prefer it in shots, a glass at a time, because they find the taste of aquavit difficult to accommodate. Aquavit lovers, however, prefer to drink it slowly to get the full benefit of the aquavit’s flavours and scent. Some drinkers chase aquavit with beer; others think this ruins the flavour.
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. It is not generally chilled in Norway, but enjoyed slowly. In Sweden commonly the aquavit is consumed immediately following a song, called a snapsvisa.
What type of liquor is aquavit?
A neutral spirit distilled from grain or potato (much like vodka or gin), aquavit is most commonly flavored with caraway as its dominant spice, though dill is prevalent as well. Styles of aquavit vary and often include other spices, such as fennel, coriander, citrus and anise.
Who drinks aquavit?
Aquavit is the national drink of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, though being Norwegian, I know the most about the traditions in Norway, where aquavit has existed since at least the 1500s. As with many spirits, it was originally believed to be a cure for virtually anything that ailed you.