Lysholm Throndhjems Aquavit 70 cl 41,5%

Built in secret for a city's thousand-year celebration, renamed under threat of a legal challenge, and carried forward by three years of quiet rest in oak. An aquavit with a story as long as its finish.

The Expert's Description

Lysholm Throndhjems Aquavit is a cask-aged Norwegian aquavit at 41.5% ABV.

The aquavit was developed for Trondheim's 1000-year anniversary, celebrated in 1997. The Throndhjems Aquavit Club was behind the development, and in December 1996 people queued for hours to get hold of the numbered bottles, then named Jubileumsaquavit. In 1998, the name was changed to Throndhjems Aquavit after Danish interests raised an objection at the EU court over the name Jubileumsaquavit. The aquavit is cask-aged for 36 months and carries a historic link to Jørgen B. Lysholm, who founded his distillery in 1821 at Lysholms Minde near Trondheim and is regarded as the originator of the entire Linie aquavit concept.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Deep and complex with notes of lacquer, pencil shavings, caramel and dried fruit.

Palate

Vanilla, liquorice and oak, joined by a touch of caraway and light sweetness.

Finish

Long and warm, dominated by oak and spice.

Specifications

Name: Lysholm Throndhjems Aquavit
Distillery: Arcus (Anora Norway)
Country: Norway
Type: Aquavit
ABV: 41.5%
Size: 70 CL
Maturation: Cask-aged for 36 months
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled with Christmas dinner, cheese and spiced food.

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Liquorice · Oak · Vanilla

Did You Know?

The aquavit was originally called Jubileumsaquavit, but had to change its name to Throndhjems Aquavit in 1998 after Danish parties objected to the name at the EU court.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lysholm Throndhjems Aquavit

Why was the aquavit created?

To celebrate Trondheim's 1000-year anniversary in 1997, originally in numbered bottles under the name Jubileumsaquavit.

Why is it no longer called Jubileumsaquavit?

Because Danish interests raised an objection to the name at the EU court in 1998, after which the name was changed to Throndhjems Aquavit.

How long is the aquavit aged?

For 36 months in cask.

What defines the taste?

Vanilla, liquorice and oak with a touch of caraway and light sweetness.

Who was Jørgen B. Lysholm?

The founder of the Lysholm distillery in 1821 at Lysholms Minde near Trondheim, regarded as the originator of the Linie concept.

What food does it pair with?

Christmas dinner, cheese and spiced food.

How is it best served?

Chilled, ideally in a small aquavit glass.

Who produces the aquavit today?

Arcus under Anora Norway.