Tasting Notes: Aquavit
Aalborg Aquavit (80 proof), Denmark; $19.
Color: Water white
Nose: Gentle caraway with a hint of orange
Taste: Full-bodied, pure caraway flavor, with a pronounced alcohol burn and slightly sweet finish
Use: Shoot ice cold with a beer chaser, as is popular in Nordic countries. (Aquavit’s herbal flavor complements beer better than most spirits do.)
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