Fru Catharina Lysholm Norwegian Aquavit 70 cl 38%

Named after a Trondheim trader who set an entire aquavit tradition adrift over 200 years ago. Milder than its siblings, but carrying the same story in its blood.

The Expert's Description

Fru Catharina Lysholm Norsk Akvavit is a Norwegian aquavit at 38% ABV, part of the Lysholm family.

The aquavit is named after Catharina Lysholm, an enterprising businesswoman who, together with her brother Heinrich, ran a trading house in Trondheim in the early 1800s. On her initiative, the ship Trondhjems Prøve sailed to the East Indies in 1805-07, a voyage that was later found to have matured the aquavit on board. That discovery laid the foundation for the whole Linie tradition the rest of the Lysholm family builds on. Fru Catharina is the mildest of the aquavits, with a lower strength and a softer, rounder character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Medium-intensity aromas of caraway, citrus and vanilla.

Palate

Lightly sweet and medium-bodied with soft alcohol and a balanced character.

Finish

Gentle and round, closing with a last touch of citrus and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Fru Catharina Lysholm Norsk Akvavit
Distillery: Arcus (Anora Norway)
Country: Norway
Type: Aquavit
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy lightly chilled, but not ice cold, with dinner.

Flavour Profile

Caraway · Citrus · Vanilla · Mild

Did You Know?

It was Catharina Lysholm's initiative to send the ship Trondhjems Prøve to the East Indies in 1805 that led to the discovery that sea travel matures aquavit, founding the famous Linie tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fru Catharina Lysholm Norsk Akvavit

Who was Catharina Lysholm?

An enterprising businesswoman who, together with her brother Heinrich, ran a trading house in Trondheim in the early 1800s.

Why is the aquavit named after her?

Because it was on her initiative that the ship Trondhjems Prøve sailed to the East Indies in 1805-07, a voyage that laid the foundation for the Linie tradition.

What sets Fru Catharina apart from other Lysholm aquavits?

It has a lower strength of 38% and a milder, rounder character.

What does it taste like?

Lightly sweet and medium-bodied with notes of caraway, citrus and vanilla.

How should it be served?

Best lightly chilled, but not ice cold, with dinner.

Who produces the aquavit?

It is produced by Arcus under Anora Norway, which is behind the whole Lysholm family.

What defines the aroma?

Medium-intensity aromas of caraway, citrus and vanilla.

Is it sea-matured like Linie?

Fru Catharina does not follow the same sea voyage as Linie, but it carries the story of the same tradition.