He left the Royal Academy of Fine Arts as second in his class to take over the family distillery instead. Harald Jensen may have put down his brushes, but he left his mark all the same - in a glass, dry and spiced enough to remember the whole evening by.
The Expert's Description
Harald Jensen Akvavit is a Danish akvavit at 45% ABV, aromatic and spiced, named after the painter and distiller Harald Jensen, who developed it in 1863.
It is distilled from caraway seed and combined with a distillate of, among other things, anise seed, galangal root, ginger, allspice and Roman chamomile - a spice composition that gives it a bold, complex profile.
In 1883, Harald Jensen sold his distillery to De Danske Spritfabrikker, who chose to keep the akvavit as a local Aalborg brand, named after its founder.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The aroma is intense and spiced with distinct caraway, backed by warm notes of ginger and anise.
Palate
The palate is dry and spiced with a nuanced caraway character alongside hints of dried spices and licorice.
Finish
The finish is long and spiced, where the exotic notes of galangal root and Roman chamomile provide a distinctive close.
Specifications
Name: Harald Jensen Aromatic Spiced Aalborg Akvavit
Distillery: Aalborg Akvavit
Country: Denmark
Type: Aromatic spiced caraway akvavit
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve ice cold at -18 to 7°C
EAN: 7048352058129
Flavour Profile
Caraway · Ginger · Anise · Licorice
Did You Know?
Harald Jensen left the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts as second in his class to take over his father's distillery in Aalborg, and his home later became a gathering place for Nordic artists.
