Arcus Maquavit Norwegian Akvavit 70 cl 40%

Northern Norway voted its favourite into existence when Maquavit was born — an aquavit shaped by public taste rather than a single master distiller's idea.

The Expert's Description

Arcus Maquavit is a Norwegian aquavit bottled at 40% ABV.

The aquavit is based on a classic Lysholm recipe, though its final composition was decided by a jury of northern Norwegians who worked through roughly 8,000 submitted suggestions for what a true "aquavit of Northern Norway" should taste like. The result is cask-aged for 5 years.

The long cask ageing gives the aquavit a deep golden colour and a round, full character with clear notes of chocolate, vanilla and sherry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Chocolate, vanilla and sherry.

Palate

Full and round, with spice and cask character.

Finish

Long, with lingering cask influence.

Specifications

Name: Arcus Maquavit Norsk Akvavit
Distillery: Arcus
Country: Norway
Type: Aquavit
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN: 7048352018956
Serving suggestion: Serve after a meal, with a strong cheese, or on its own

Flavour Profile

Chocolate · Vanilla · Sherry · Spice

Did You Know?

While most Norwegian aquavits are only cask-aged for a few months, Maquavit spends a full 5 years in cask, giving it a noticeably deeper colour and flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arcus Maquavit Norsk Akvavit

What is Maquavit?

It's a cask-aged Norwegian aquavit from Arcus, whose final flavour profile was chosen by a jury of northern Norwegians.

How long is it aged?

It's cask-aged for 5 years, considerably longer than many other Norwegian aquavits.

What does Maquavit taste like?

It's full and round, with notes of chocolate, vanilla and sherry from the long cask ageing.

What's the background of the recipe?

It's based on a classic Lysholm recipe, refined through a public vote with around 8,000 submitted suggestions.

How should it be served?

It can be enjoyed after a meal, with a strong cheese, or entirely on its own as a digestif.

What does the name Maquavit mean?

The name was coined for the occasion, linking northern Norway to the aquavit tradition.

Is it heavily sweetened?

No, it remains dry like an aquavit, though the cask ageing gives a sweet impression from vanilla and sherry.

How does Maquavit differ from Gilde Taffel?

Maquavit is aged for far longer and has a deeper, more dessert-like character, while Taffel is lighter and more citrus-fresh.