Faer Isles Distillery North Atlantic Small Batch Aquavit 50 cl 39.8%

Angelica grows wild across most of the Faroe Islands, in rock crevices and along the hillsides where the salty wind never really stops. Its root smells sweetly of anise, its stem fresh and green. Together with a touch of seaweed, it becomes the unaged akvavit from Vestmanna that the distillery itself calls Hvonn.

The Expert's Description

Faer Isles Distillery North Atlantic Akvavit Small Batch is an akvavit from the Faroe Islands bottled at 39.8% ABV.

This is the unaged, non-cask-matured base akvavit from Faer Isles Distillery in Vestmanna - as distinct from the distillery's cask-matured version. The lead botanical is Angelica, known locally as kvan, which grows all over the islands and has traditionally been used in Faroese food and medicine. The distillery uses both the root, which gives a mild, anise-like character, and the stem, which adds green freshness. As in all of Faer Isles' spirits, seaweed also features, adding a maritime touch to this otherwise traditional Nordic spirit.

The akvavit has picked up international recognition, winning a silver medal at the London Spirits Competition in 2023 and a gold medal at the Speciality Masters in 2022.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Anise-like sweetness from the Angelica root, combined with green freshness and a hint of salty sea air.

Palate

Spicy and lightly bitter, with Angelica's characteristic herbal trace and a mild sweetness in the middle.

Finish

Medium length with a touch of salty seaweed rounding off the spicy, herbal flavour.

Specifications

Name: Faer Isles Distillery North Atlantic Akvavit Small Batch
Distillery: Faer Isles Distillery
Country: Faroe Islands
Type: Akvavit
ABV: 39.8%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5744002540021
Serving suggestion: Serve cold as a snaps, ideally with traditional Nordic food

Flavour Profile

Angelica · Spicy · Anise · Maritime

Did You Know?

The akvavit is called Hvonn in the distillery's home market - the Faroese word for Angelica, the plant behind its entire flavour profile.

Frequently Asked Questions about Faer Isles Distillery North Atlantic Akvavit Small Batch

What is Angelica?

Angelica is a plant that grows wild across the Faroe Islands and has traditionally been used both as food and medicine. Its root has a mild, anise-like flavour, while the stem contributes green freshness.

Is this akvavit cask matured?

No, this is the distillery's unaged base akvavit without cask maturation, as distinct from their cask-matured version.

Why does seaweed feature in an akvavit?

Faer Isles Distillery uses seaweed across all its spirits to add a maritime character that reflects the distillery's location in the middle of the North Atlantic.

What awards has this akvavit won?

It won a silver medal at the London Spirits Competition 2023 and a gold medal at the Speciality Masters 2022.

What does this akvavit taste like?

Spicy and lightly bitter, with anise-like notes from the Angelica root and a fresh, green character from the stem.

How should this akvavit be served?

Best served cold as a snaps, ideally alongside traditional Nordic food such as fish or lamb.

Where is this akvavit produced?

It is distilled by Faer Isles Distillery in Vestmanna on the Faroe Islands.

What does small batch mean here?

It means the akvavit is made in smaller, hands-on batches rather than large-scale production.