Norwegian aquavit that crosses the equator by ship in oak casks before bottling, giving it a golden colour.
History
The legend says a ship's cargo of aquavit failed to sell in the East Indies in 1805 and came back improved. The process continues to this day.
Ingredients
- Potato spirit
- Caraway
- Dill
- Spices
- Sherry casks
How it's made
- Distil potato spirit
- Flavour with caraway and spices
- Fill into sherry casks
- Ship to Australia and back
- Bottle
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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Famous brands & makers
- Lysholm Linie
- Gammel Opland
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