Nordisk Brænderi Monastery Aquavit 50 cl 41,5%

In old Danish monasteries, monks experimented with herbs and spices to brew "the water of life" — that legacy lives on in this aquavit from Nordisk Brænderi.

The Expert's Description

Nordisk Brænderi Monastery Akvavit is an organic Danish aquavit at 41.5% ABV.

Inspired by old aquavit recipes from Danish monasteries, Monastery is distilled with caraway, mint, lemon thyme and honey. The recipe draws on the monasteries' long tradition of experimenting with herbs such as caraway, thyme and chamomile in the pursuit of a healing drink. The aquavit has been named Aquavit Distillery of the Year and has won silver at the New York International Spirits Competition and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, as well as bronze at the Berlin International Spirits Competition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caraway and fresh mint lead, with a floral sweetness from honey and lemon thyme.

Palate

Fresh and well-balanced with clear peppermint, while the caraway and light honey sweetness hold the whole together.

Finish

Clean and refreshing with a light herbal note of thyme.

Specifications

Name: Nordisk Brænderi Monastery Akvavit
Distillery: Nordisk Brænderi
Country: Denmark
Type: Aquavit (organic)
ABV: 41.5%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled with the lunch table or as a digestif

Flavour Profile

Caraway · Mint · Honey · Lemon Thyme

Did You Know?

The recipe is inspired by Danish monasteries, where monks used herbs such as caraway, thyme and chamomile to brew what they called the water of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nordisk Brænderi Monastery Akvavit

What is Nordisk Brænderi Monastery Akvavit?

It's an organic Danish aquavit at 41.5% ABV, distilled with caraway, mint, lemon thyme and honey.

Why is it called Monastery?

The name refers to old Danish monasteries, where monks used herbs to brew healing drinks known as the water of life.

Is the aquavit organic?

Yes, Monastery Akvavit is certified organic.

What does the aquavit taste like?

It's fresh with clear peppermint, supported by caraway, a light honey sweetness and lemon thyme.

Has the aquavit won any awards?

Yes, it has been named Aquavit Distillery of the Year and has won silver and bronze medals at international spirits competitions.

Who produces the aquavit?

It's distilled by Nordisk Brænderi, a microdistillery in North Jutland.

How should the aquavit be served?

It's best enjoyed chilled with the lunch table, or as a refreshing digestif after a meal.

Which herbs are used in the recipe?

Caraway, mint, lemon thyme and honey form the base of the flavour.