Aquavit
TypeSpirits
OriginScandinavia
First Known15th century
About Aquavit
Scandinavian spirit flavored with caraway, dill, or fennel. The name means water of life, same root as whisky. Aged aquavit develops complexity in oak barrels. Traditionally served ice-cold in shots with herring. Norway, Sweden, and Denmark each have distinct styles. Linie Aquavit is shipped across the equator twice for aging.
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