What does aalborg akvavit taste like?

Aalborg Taffel is a classic Aquavit, released in 1846. It has a lovely caraway, citrus flavour, and was heralded as Best Aquavit in the World at the 2002 International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Who makes Aalborg akvavit?

Danish Distillers Ltd.
It is the home of De Danske Spritfabrikken (Danish Distillers Ltd.), producers of Aalborg Akvavit, the world’s largest-selling brand, and 11 others. Aquavit is a distilled spirit made from grain or potatoes, much like vodka. What sets it apart is the addition of distilled extracts of a range of herbs and spices.

What is Taffel akvavit?

Taffel Aquavit— or “Table Aquavit”— is either entirely unaged, or aged in spent casks that impart nearly no character. Aalborg’s clear table aquavit has been produced since 1846. Widely drank since then, vintage bottles do occasionally appear on the market.

What is aalborg extra akvavit?

Akvavit is distilled from either grain or potatoes. After distillation, it is flavoured with herbs, spices, or fruit oil. Commonly seen flavours are caraway, cardamom, cumin, anise, fennel, and lemon or orange peel. The Danish distillery Aalborg makes an akvavit distilled with amber.

What is the best way to drink aquavit?

Some drinkers chase aquavit with beer; others think this ruins the flavour. People from Norway prefer aquavit at room temperature. In other places, it’s usually taken chilled, often in stemmed glasses so the drinker’s hand doesn’t warm the drink. But best of all, it makes a great base to a cocktail!

What is the best aquavit?

Top 10 Best Aquavit Brands

• Lysholm Linie [Norwegian Aquavit]
• Krogstad [American Akvavit]
• Brennivín [Icelandic Akvavit]
• Gamle Ode Dill [American Aquavit]
• Ole Bjørkevoll [American Akvavit]
• North Shore [American Aquavit]
• Bareksten Botanical [Norwegian Akvavit]
• Skadi Aquavit [American Aquavit]

What is a good brand of aquavit?

Top 10 Best Aquavit Brands Lysholm Linie [Norwegian Aquavit] Krogstad [American Akvavit] Brennivín [Icelandic Akvavit] Gamle Ode Dill [American Aquavit]

Can you buy aquavit 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.

What is aquavit similar to?

Aquavit is produced very much like vodka or gin, with a distillate of neutral grains or potatoes and infusion of flavoring ingredients. While caraway is the signature spice of aquavit, dill is also very common.

What is aquavit good with?

Aquavit is a clear spirit produced in Scandinavian countries and flavored with a variety of botanicals, including caraway and citrus peels. It has a unique herbal flavor that works particularly well in cocktails with citrus such a lime or grapefruit, and vegetables, such as cucumber.

What is the difference between aquavit and vodka?

As nouns the difference between vodka and aquavit is that vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic liquor made from grain mash while aquavit is a scandinavian liquor that is 40% alcohol and distilled from potato or grain mash also called akvavit.

Does aquavit have a dress code?

Contact — Aquavit. Our dress code in the Dining Room is smart casual. Private dining, special events or catering: please call 212-957-9045 or e-mail: [email protected].

When did Aalborg Taffel akvavit come out?

We can’t actually ship Aalborg Taffel Akvavit to you in United States at the moment. We’re working on a solution. Aalborg Taffel is a classic Aquavit, released in 1846. It has a lovely caraway, citrus flavour, and was heralded as Best Aquavit in the World at the 2002 International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Which is the best aquavit in the world?

Aalborg Taffel is a classic Aquavit, released in 1846. It has a lovely caraway, citrus flavour, and was heralded as Best Aquavit in the World at the 2002 International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Which is the best way to drink Aalborg?

Drink as schapps or combined with smoked and/or pickled or cured fish (herring, salmon, mackrel), smoked pork dishes, cold meat cuts etc. In my opinion Aalborg is best served chilled, but not freezer cold.