Aquavit

• Aquavit produced by Brennivín in Bogarmes, Iceland, 69 kilometers north of Reykjavik
• Base distillate of neutral grain
• Caraway is incorporated on a second distillation via basket in a copper pot still
• Proofed with soft, high-PH Icelandic water
• Echoes of caraway evolve from nose to palate, exhibiting nuttiness, lemon zest, and gentle anise around a throughline of rye bread
• Non-chill filtered; 40% ABV

Consider Brennivín’s star flavor—caraway—as a culinary ingredient; this savory spice leads to a surprising number of delightful pairings with fruit, herbs, and savory vegetables. Try in a Bloody Mary, split with whiskey in an Old Fashioned, as a sub for gin in a Martini, combined with strawberries and mint in a Smash, or simply enjoy the traditional Icelandic way, as a chilled shot paired with food.

Tasting Notes

Often treated simply as an alternative to gin, Brennivín Aquavit’s horizons are far broader in scope. Consider its star flavor caraway as a culinary ingredient; the path of this savory spice leads to many delightful pairings. Herbs, tomato, smoke, apples, pears, carrots, red berries, vanilla, mint…the applications are vast and the flavor recognizable yet curious enough to lend a unique spin to many classics. Or just pair a shot with your beer like they do in Iceland! Skol!