Von Oosten Bitter

About Von Oosten

Von Oosten Bitter is a Danish bitters, made according to an 1899 recipe with flavours of orange, cinnamon and clove. For the newcomer it's an accessible entry into the Danish bitters tradition, lovely with morning coffee or as a digestif; for the history-minded, the 1899 recipe is interesting because it represents an era when spiced bitters drinks were often seen as much as home remedy as as a treat.

History & Background

Von Oosten Bitter is built on a Danish recipe from 1899, a period when spiced bitters drinks were widespread in Denmark, often used both as a digestif and as a kind of household medicine against indigestion. The tradition of drinking a bitters with breakfast or on hunting trips has deep roots in Danish rural culture, where the warm spices - orange, cinnamon and clove - both tasted good and were said to help digestion after heavy meals. Von Oosten has held on to the original recipe for more than a century and is today regarded as one of the most authentic Danish bitters.

Production & Style

The liqueur is made by giving neutral spirit the flavor and color of violets, resulting in a characteristic floral sweetness.

Signature Style

Floral, Sweet, Aromatic
The flavor offers a floral, sweet character with an aromatic finish.

Facts

Did You Know?

Von Oosten is a key ingredient in the classic Aviation cocktail, giving the drink its characteristic violet tint.

Like Von Oosten Bitter? You should also try:

Fernet-Branca Bitter and Riga Balsam Bitter.