Spirit of Hven Akvavit

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  Spirit of Hven Eriks Swedish Aquavit 50 cl 40%

  Item no.: 505956-4955

  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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  • 1pcs.
    22,75EUR
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  Spirit of Hven Knuts Danish Aquavit 50 cl 43,6%

  Item no.: 505956-4956

  Dill leading ahead of caraway and citrus, in a style borrowed from the other side of the Öresund. Knut's Akvavit honours a sainted duke whose memory is still celebrated in guilds today.

  The Expert's Description

  Spirit of Hven Knut's Danish Akvavit is a Danish-style akvavit from Spirit of Hven, 43.6% alcohol.

  This akvavit is a tribute to Knut Lavard, whose memory still lives on in the region's old Knutsgilder guilds, which historically functioned as both a financial network and a social safety net, and which are still celebrated with feasting and joy today. With its Danish-inspired style and a somewhat higher strength, Knut's stands apart from the other editions in the Hven Akvavit Collection.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Spicy aroma with hints of dill, citrus, caraway and fennel.

  Palate

  Spicy taste of caraway, citrus and fennel, with dill stepping forward as the clear, dominant note.

  Finish

  Full-bodied and spiced, with the extra strength adding weight.

  Specifications

  Name: Knut's Danish Akvavit
  Distillery: Spirit of Hven
  Country: Sweden
  Type: Danish-style Akvavit
  ABV: 43.6%
  Size: 50 CL
  Serving suggestion: Serve ice-cold with a Danish lunch, a natural partner for herring and cold cuts.

  Flavour Profile

  Dill · Caraway · Fennel · Citrus

  Did You Know?

  The Knutsgilder guilds, named after Knut Lavard, historically served both as a form of social insurance for members' widows and children and as local defence societies that trained regularly in shooting, and they are still celebrated today.

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  • 1pcs.
    22,75EUR
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  Spirit of Hven Landskrona Swedish Aquavit 50 cl 41,8%

  Item no.: 505956-498796-640-9

  Elderflower and citrus on the nose, wormwood and fennel in the finish, and a town across the water lending its name. Landskrona is the akvavit that ties Hven to the mainland.

  The Expert's Description

  Spirit of Hven Landskrona Swedish Akvavit is a Swedish akvavit from Spirit of Hven, 41.8% alcohol.

  This akvavit pays tribute both to the old Scandinavian schnapps tradition and to the town of Landskrona, which Hven has administratively belonged to since 1959. It is distilled from locally grown plants wherever possible, and finished with maturation in oak casks, giving the spirit a smoothness it would not otherwise have.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Fresh scent of elderflower and citrus, with a mature aroma of caraway and forest floor. Beneath that, anise and fennel appear, balanced by the spiced sharpness of wormwood, while the oak maturation ties the light and heavy notes together.

  Palate

  Round yet distinct in character. Even without added sugar, the akvavit feels smooth and gentle thanks to the oak maturation. The acidity is clear but not dominant, while the bitterness brings a light warmth and dryness towards the end.

  Finish

  Long, full and smooth.

  Specifications

  Name: Landskrona Swedish Akvavit
  Distillery: Spirit of Hven
  Country: Sweden
  Type: Swedish Akvavit, oak-matured
  ABV: 41.8%
  Size: 50 CL
  EAN: 7350044859304
  Serving suggestion: Enjoy ice-cold on its own, or shaken with elderflower cordial and lemon for a refreshing cocktail.

  Flavour Profile

  Elderflower · Caraway · Fennel · Wormwood

  Did You Know?

  The island of Hven has administratively belonged to the Swedish municipality of Landskrona since 1959, even though the island sits closer to the Danish coast and was historically under Danish rule, making the name a tribute to that very connection.

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  • 1pcs.
    26,75EUR