Red berries, cinnamon and sherry sweetness, exactly how the last dram of the Christmas table should taste. Arvesølvet Christmas is Norwegian holiday tradition answering the busy season.
The Expert's Description
Arvesølvet Christmas is a Norwegian Christmas akvavit from Det Norske Brenneri, 40% alcohol.
Arvesølvet is the distillery's flagship series, launched in 2011 and matured on some of the finest sherry casks from Spain. In this Christmas edition, the akvavit rests further on sweet and fortified wine casks, giving it a deep golden colour and a full, spiced character built for Norwegian holiday food.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Aroma of red berries and mild caraway, alongside sweet liquorice, sherry, almond, cinnamon and nuts.
Palate
Caraway, anise and cinnamon meet red berries, almond and a hint of tart pastry, rounded off by sweet liquorice in a full-bodied whole.
Finish
Long, spiced and warm, with the sherry's sweetness as the closing note.
Specifications
Name: Arvesølvet Christmas
Distillery: Det Norske Brenneri
Country: Norway
Type: Christmas Akvavit, cask-matured
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled with roast pork or duck at the Christmas table.
Flavour Profile
Red Berries · Cinnamon · Sherry · Liquorice
Did You Know?
The name Arvesølvet means "the family silver" and refers to the akvavit as something valuable passed down through generations, just as physical family silver is at the table.
