SevaBlødda Bornholmer Dram Danish Bitter 50 cl 40%

In 1909 a police officer in Nexø kept watch over something he did not reveal until 55 years later, the story of a dram so local its recipe was never written down.

Expert description

Bornholmer Dram SevaBlødda is a Danish bitter at 40% ABV from Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik, made to a recipe over 100 years old that originally sat in the category "no recipe left behind". The story is told by police officer Axel Niebe from Nexø, who in 1909 watched how the firewood and ship provisioning firm H.S. Munch made "ejn soder syp" for the thirsty dockworkers, who got their "blødda" whenever the slipway was greased with soap during ship haul-outs. The officer only revealed the story in 1964. The dram is bottled in a distinctive retro ceramic bottle and is a cinnamon-spiced cherry dram with a warm, unique flavour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cinnamon and ripe cherries.

Palate

Spiced and warm, with cherry at the centre and a clear cinnamon note.

Finish

Warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Bornholmer Dram SevaBlødda
Distillery: Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik
Country/Region: Denmark, Bornholm
Type: Danish Bitter
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5703397100586
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled as a warm, spiced dram.

Flavour profile

Cherry · Cinnamon · Spiced

Did you know?

The Bornholm saying about SevaBlødda goes: "Dænj ska drikkes te enj kanj saj Sevablødda ræjtit", meaning it should be drunk until you can say Sevablødda properly.

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Frequently asked questions about Bornholmer Dram SevaBlødda

What does SevaBlødda taste like?

Spiced and warm, with cinnamon-spiced cherry at the centre.

How old is the recipe?

Over 100 years old, and originally never written down.

What does the name SevaBlødda mean?

It comes from a Bornholm ship provisioning tradition, where workers got their "blødda" during ship haul-outs.

Why is the bottle made of ceramic?

The retro ceramic bottle is part of SevaBlødda’s distinctive, recognisable look.

How should the bottle be stored?

Upright, cool and dark.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, the unique bottle and story make it a striking gift.

Who is behind Bornholmer?

Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik, with roots back to 1855 in Hasle, revived in Nexø in 1994.