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O.P. Anderson Snaps

O.P. Anderson is practically the symbol of Swedish aquavit – the bottle found on every Christmas table from Malmö to Kiruna. The 1891 recipe of anise, fennel and caraway is so deeply woven into Swedish drinking culture that the name has almost become synonymous with the word snaps. This is a dram built on tradition, not trends.

  • Clear bottle of organic Swedish aquavit with green label
    Item no.: 222278654231473-81

    Clear as spring water and streaked with green, garden-fresh notes - that is the first impression O.P. Anderson Klar leaves in the glass. An organic tribute to Swedish aquavit tradition, made without cask ageing so every drop keeps its pure, direct character.

    The Expert's Description

    O.P. Anderson Klar is an organic Swedish aquavit at 40% ABV, distilled from pure grain spirit.

    The aquavit is spiced with the classic trio of caraway, anise and fennel, lifted by fresh dill and citrus peel. Unlike the house's other aquavits, Klar is not aged in oak casks but bottled straight away to keep its clear colour and fresh style. Behind the brand stands the Anderson family of Gothenburg, where Olof Peter Anderson laid the foundation as a pharmacist's apprentice before his son Carl August presented the recipe to the public in 1891 - today part of Anora Group.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is pure and spiced, with clear caraway and anise lifted by green streaks of dill, fennel and a touch of citrus.

    Palate

    The palate is fresh and balanced, with clear notes of anise, caraway, citrus and dill, without the weight cask ageing would add.

    Finish

    The finish is light and clean, with a final spiced note of fennel.

    Specifications

    Name: O.P. Anderson Klar Swedish Organic Aquavit
    Distillery: O.P. Anderson
    Country: Sweden
    Type: Aquavit
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Serve chilled in a small schnapps glass, alongside pickled herring, smoked fish or an open sandwich spread.

    Flavour Profile

    Caraway · Anise · Dill · Citrus

    Did You Know?

    Did you know founder Olof Peter Anderson started out as a pharmacist's apprentice in Gothenburg before opening his own distillery in 1817 - the precision he learned with spices and measures still lives on in the aquavit's balanced recipe.

    • 1pcs.
      26,25EUR
  • Clear bottle of organic Swedish aquavit with green label
    Item no.: 222278654231473-8-2

    Clear as spring water and streaked with green, garden-fresh notes - that is the first impression O.P. Anderson Klar leaves in the glass. An organic tribute to Swedish aquavit tradition, made without cask ageing so every drop keeps its pure, direct character.

    The Expert's Description

    O.P. Anderson Klar is an organic Swedish aquavit at 40% ABV, distilled from pure grain spirit.

    The aquavit is spiced with the classic trio of caraway, anise and fennel, lifted by fresh dill and citrus peel. Unlike the house's other aquavits, Klar is not aged in oak casks but bottled straight away to keep its clear colour and fresh style. Behind the brand stands the Anderson family of Gothenburg, where Olof Peter Anderson laid the foundation as a pharmacist's apprentice before his son Carl August presented the recipe to the public in 1891 - today part of Anora Group.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is pure and spiced, with clear caraway and anise lifted by green streaks of dill, fennel and a touch of citrus.

    Palate

    The palate is fresh and balanced, with clear notes of anise, caraway, citrus and dill, without the weight cask ageing would add.

    Finish

    The finish is light and clean, with a final spiced note of fennel.

    Specifications

    Name: O.P. Anderson Klar Swedish Organic Aquavit
    Distillery: O.P. Anderson
    Country: Sweden
    Type: Aquavit
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Serve chilled in a small schnapps glass, alongside pickled herring, smoked fish or an open sandwich spread.

    Flavour Profile

    Caraway · Anise · Dill · Citrus

    Did You Know?

    Did you know founder Olof Peter Anderson started out as a pharmacist's apprentice in Gothenburg before opening his own distillery in 1817 - the precision he learned with spices and measures still lives on in the aquavit's balanced recipe.

    • 1pcs.
      26,25EUR
  • Bottle of O.P. Anderson Extra Oak Barrel Matured snaps with classic label
    Item no.: 2222786539-8045

    Anise, caraway and fennel have accompanied Swedish tables since 1891. In this edition, the classic spices are joined by oak and sherry, laying a warm, dark layer over the familiar snaps.

    The Expert's Description

    O.P. Anderson Extra Oak Barrel Matured is a Swedish snaps bottled at 40% ABV.

    O.P. Anderson is Sweden's oldest and best-selling aquavit brand, founded in 1891 by Carl August Anderson and named after his father, Olof Peter Anderson. The brand is now owned by the spirits group Anora and has been produced since 2018 at O.P. Anderson's own distillery in Sundsvall. The Extra edition builds on the house's classic spice profile of anise, caraway and fennel, adding an extra layer of character from malt whisky and oloroso sherry.

    The snaps is matured for six months in large oak casks, which softens the strong anise, caraway and fennel notes and adds hints of sherry, dried fruit and a touch of smoke. The result is a rounder, more complex snaps with a long finish.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Caraway and fennel mingle with sherry-like notes of dried fruit and a hint of oak.

    Palate

    Full-bodied with spiced notes of caraway, vanilla and dark fruit, plus a touch of smoke.

    Finish

    Long and complex, with lingering warmth from the spices and a light smoky impression.

    Specifications

    Name: O.P. Anderson Extra Oak Barrel Matured Snaps
    Distillery: O.P. Anderson
    Country: Sweden
    Type: Snaps
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Serve chilled with the Swedish smorgasbord, smoked salmon, herring or aged cheeses.

    Flavour Profile

    Caraway · Fennel · Sherry · Oak

    Did You Know?

    O.P. Anderson was first presented at the industrial exhibition in Gothenburg in 1891 and has since become one of Sweden's most recognisable snaps brands.

    • 1pcs.
      22,75EUR
  • Golden bottle of cask-aged Swedish aquavit
    Item no.: 2227865479-1106-197280322-141

    The name is a greeting from 1891 - Gammal Fin carries the very first recipe O.P. Anderson ever put a name to. Cask-aged, golden and full-bodied, it's the aquavit every other bottle in the house is measured against.

    The Expert's Description

    O.P. Anderson Gammal Fin is a Swedish organic aquavit at 40% ABV, drawn from the house's historic founding recipe.

    The name comes straight from the original label, "Gammal Fin 1ma Aquavit", which Carl August Anderson presented at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1891 in honour of his father Olof Peter Anderson. The aquavit is matured in oak casks, giving it a golden colour and a fuller, rounder character than the house's clear expression, while the classic spicing of caraway, anise and fennel keeps faith with tradition.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose is full and spiced, caraway and anise upfront, supported by a warm, slightly sweet cask note.

    Palate

    The palate is round and full-bodied with caraway, anise and fennel, carried by the oak's soft sweetness.

    Finish

    The finish is long and warm, with a lasting spiced, lightly toasted note from the cask ageing.

    Specifications

    Name: O.P. Anderson Gammal Fin Swedish Organic Aquavit
    Distillery: O.P. Anderson
    Country: Sweden
    Type: Aquavit, cask-aged
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Serving suggestion: Serve chilled or cellar-cool with the Christmas table, herring or a full-flavoured cheese board.

    Flavour Profile

    Caraway · Anise · Fennel · Oak

    Did You Know?

    Did you know Gammal Fin is named directly after the label text, "Gammal Fin 1ma Aquavit", that appeared on the very first bottle O.P. Anderson showed off in 1891 - over 130 years later it still carries the family's founding recipe forward.

    • 1pcs.
      22,75EUR
  • Ten miniature bottles of Swedish aquavit in a gift box
    Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0355

    Three recipes, one set - Miniature Selection Mix is a journey through the O.P. Anderson aquavit universe in small, convivial bottles. Perfect when curiosity outweighs the wish to open three full-size bottles.

    The Expert's Description

    O.P. Anderson Miniature Selection Mix is a Swedish organic aquavit tasting set at 37% ABV, in ten miniature bottles of 5 cl each.

    The set brings together three of the house's classic aquavits in pocket format: the full-bodied Original with caraway, anise and fennel; the fresh, unaged Klar with dill and citrus; and the milder Petronella with a touch of apple. That makes it ideal for tastings, gifting or a festive table where guests get to compare styles without sharing one big bottle.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    The nose ranges from the spiced, cask-influenced Original, via the green, citrus-fresh Klar, to the soft, lightly fruity Petronella.

    Palate

    The palate shifts from full and spiced to fresh and clean to softly rounded with apple, depending on which miniature is opened.

    Finish

    The finish is short and spiced across all three, with a clear caraway-and-anise base.

    Specifications

    Name: O.P. Anderson Miniature Selection Mix Swedish Organic Aquavit
    Distillery: O.P. Anderson
    Country: Sweden
    Type: Aquavit, miniature set
    ABV: 37%
    Size: 10x5 CL
    Serving suggestion: Serve chilled in small schnapps glasses as a tasting, ideally paired with herring, smoked salmon or a cold table spread.

    Flavour Profile

    Caraway · Anise · Fennel · Apple

    Did You Know?

    Did you know the Petronella variant in the set is named after a woman in the Anderson family's history and is the house's mildest aquavit, given a touch of apple for a softer finish.

    • 1pcs.
      22,75EUR
   

About O.P. Anderson Aquavit

O.P. Anderson was created in 1891 by Olof Peter Andersson in Gothenburg and remains one of Sweden's best-selling and most recognisable aquavits. Its spice profile of anise, fennel and caraway has become the very template for what a Swedish snaps should taste like. For newcomers it's an obvious entry point into Swedish snaps culture, while connoisseurs appreciate how consistently the brand has stuck to its original, classic recipe for well over a century.

History & Background

The aquavit was named after its founder Ole Pedersen Anderson and has been produced since 1891, making it one of Norway's most established spirits traditions.

Production & Style

The aquavit is distilled from potatoes and spiced with a classic combination of caraway and other Nordic herbs, often with a period of cask ageing.

Signature Style

Spiced, Robust, Classic
The taste offers a spiced, caraway-forward character faithful to the classic Scandinavian aquavit style.

Facts

ProducerO.P. Anderson
Founded1891
CountryNorway
PronouncedO.P. AN-der-son
OwnerArcus ASA
Base spiritGrain spirit flavoured with aniseed, caraway and fennel
RegionMatfors, Sundsvall, Sweden
Official websiteopanderson.com

Did You Know?

O.P. Anderson is named after its founder, Ole Pedersen Anderson, whose initials still form part of the brand's name.

Like O.P. Anderson Snaps? You should also try:

Aalborg Snaps, Lysholm Snaps and Fary Lochan Snaps