Dill, caraway and fennel from a small island in the middle of the Öresund, where royal feasting and statecraft once met. Erik's Akvavit is a tribute to a king who loved to gather people around the table.
The Expert's Description
Spirit of Hven Erik's Swedish Akvavit is a Swedish akvavit from Spirit of Hven, 40% alcohol.
The akvavit is named after King Erik of Pomerania, ruler of the Kalmar Union spanning Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and known for his lavish feasts of food and drink. Much like the king himself, this akvavit is bold and spirited in its spiced style, distilled on Hven, the small island in the Öresund where Spirit of Hven has run its family-owned distillery since 2008.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Spicy aroma with hints of dill, citrus, caraway and fennel.
Palate
Spicy taste of dill, citrus and fennel, with caraway stepping forward as the clear, dominant note.
Finish
Warm and spiced, with caraway as the final, lingering impression.
Specifications
Name: Erik's Swedish Akvavit
Distillery: Spirit of Hven
Country: Sweden
Type: Swedish Akvavit
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve ice-cold with herring, smoked fish or as a classic snaps for lunch.
Flavour Profile
Caraway · Dill · Fennel · Citrus
Did You Know?
King Erik of Pomerania simultaneously ruled Denmark, Norway and Sweden as head of the Kalmar Union, making him a fitting namesake for an akvavit distilled on an island shared between two of those very countries.
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