Fary Lochan Christmas Danish Snaps 50 cl 36%

Cinnamon and allspice mingle with rosehip red and a touch of apricot – Fary Lochan's answer to the snaps that belongs at the top of the Christmas table.

The Expert's Description

Fary Lochan Julesnaps Dansk Snaps is a Danish snaps from the distillery in Farre near Give, bottled at 36% ABV.

The snaps is made from rosehip, cinnamon and allspice – the classic Christmas spices – with a touch of apricot added for mild sweetness that never overpowers the spice. Fary Lochan composed it specifically for the Christmas table, where it needs to stand apart from the year's other snaps.

With its soft, spiced profile, Julesnaps is meant to tie the Christmas lunch together – from pickled herring and liver pâté to that moment when the coffee needs something warm and spiced alongside it.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm cinnamon and allspice, met by a sweet hint of rosehip and ripe apricot.

Palate

Spiced and mild, with cinnamon and allspice leading, softened by a light apricot sweetness.

Finish

Medium length and warm, with a last spiced trace of classic Christmas flavours.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Julesnaps Dansk Snaps
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Country: Denmark
Type: Snaps
ABV: 36%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature, ideal for Christmas lunch and the festive table.

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Cinnamon · Rosehip · Mild sweetness

Did You Know?

Fary Lochan also sells a 20 cl version of Julesnaps in a bottle shaped like a small Christmas tree – a tradition that has become a fixture on many Danish Christmas tables.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fary Lochan Julesnaps

What spices are in Julesnaps?

Rosehip, cinnamon and allspice, with a touch of apricot added.

Is Julesnaps very sweet?

No, it is described as mild, with only a light sweetness from the apricot.

When does Julesnaps work best?

At Christmas lunch and the festive table, as a spiced change from other snaps.

How should Julesnaps be served?

At room temperature, ideally in a small snaps glass.

Where is the snaps distilled?

At Fary Lochan in Farre near Give, Jutland.

Does Julesnaps pair with particular food?

Yes, it works well with pickled herring, liver pâté and other classic Christmas lunch dishes.

Is Julesnaps available in other sizes?

Yes, including a smaller bottle and a Christmas-tree-shaped 20 cl bottle.

How should an opened bottle be stored?

Standing upright in a dark place, so the spice aromas keep as long as possible.