A summer garden in Odense, dill that smells of childhood, and a story that never quite lets go. That is where this bottle begins, grown from the same soil as the fairy tales themselves.
The Expert's Description
HC Andersen Dill Akvavit New Danish Fairytale is an organic dill akvavit at 43% ABV, named after Denmark's best-known teller of fairy tales.
The bottle belongs to the "New Danish Fairytale" range, which wraps classic Danish akvavit tradition in a modern, story-driven presentation tied to Hans Christian Andersen's world. It is built on an organic grain spirit in which dill carries the main flavour, the legal requirement for anything labelled akvavit in Denmark.
The organic starting point means both grain and herbs are grown without artificial fertiliser or pesticides, giving a cleaner, more direct expression of the dill itself.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh dill fronds and a touch of aniseed meet a light citrus lift, giving the akvavit a green, summery character.
Palate
Soft and herbaceous with dill at the centre, carried by a gentle sweetness and a warmth that builds slowly.
Finish
Long and clean, with dill lingering for several seconds, rounded off by a light spiced warmth.
Specifications
Name: HC Andersen Dill Akvavit New Danish Fairytale Organic Snaps
Distillery: HC Andersen
Country: Denmark
Type: Organic Dill Akvavit
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 5707128772691
Serving suggestion: Serve ice cold in a small glass alongside pickled herring or a classic Danish lunch.
Flavour Profile
Dill · Aniseed · Citrus · Herbal notes
Did You Know?
Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense in 1805, and the city still celebrates its most famous son year-round with museums, statues and events, the same spirit the "New Danish Fairytale" range draws on.
