The perfect celebratory spirit for those long winter months, Krogstad Gamle Aquavit is our aged expression of a traditional Scandinavian spirit, steeped with the flavors of star anise and caraway.
Aged to perfection in premium used French oak wine barrels that impart a toasted nut flavor to the well-balanced, spiced spirit.
THE DETAILS
Distilled and bottled in Portland, Oregon
Aged for 10-12 months in used pinot noir barrels
80 Proof (ABV 40%)
Specializing in Handcrafted, small-batch spirits, and using only the best ingredients, House Spirits distills their spirits, in the heart of Portland, Oregon, for the world to see. They provide tours where people can observe the spirits being crafted before their very eyes. "an invitation to explore the tradition and the future of American craft distilling…A leader of Portland’s world-renowned maker community, we are a real distillery, where real people put their heart, soul, and artistry into crafting products that delight and inspire" (House Spirits).
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92 Rating (Exceptional), Beverage Tasting Institute
The up front nose is anise and then gives way to rye bread and caraway
The light toast of the barrels mellow out the spiciness of the aquavit and impart earthy toasted nut flavors that act as a backdrop to the spirit.
The natural oil character of the Gamle lends a subtle sweetness to the finish
Super Trouper
2 oz Krogstad Aquavit
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz honey (1:1) syrup
Shake; fine strain into cocktail glass
Garnish with lemon
Corpse Reviver No. 9
1 oz Krogstad Aquavit
1 oz Lillet Blanc
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz fresh lime juice
Ouzo, for rinse
Rinse cocktail glass with ouzo
Shake rest of ingredients; fine strain into cocktail glass
Garnish with star anise pod
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