At least in Norway Aquavit is mostly drank with fatty foods. Around christmas, with pork or lamb rib or lutefisk which believe it or not is dried cod treated in lye. Coctail tip: aquavit and tonic.. :)
@andreasservan95458 ай бұрын
It's tradition to drink Aquavit / Akevitt for Christmas in Norway, with the Christmas dinner, which normally consists of really fat food (Ribbe/Pinnekjøtt/Lutefisk with bacon). The aquavit helps counter the fat, and cleanses the mouth. :D
@TheHomeBartenderwithAnn3 жыл бұрын
I need a drink of water just watching you try these! Sometimes that ethanol come right through the nose upon first opening the bottle. I like that you tried for us! Great review. Cheers girl!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ann!! It's definitely a little rugged... I can see how it probably takes some getting used to in order to fully appreciate it!
@kasperpedersen34202 жыл бұрын
In Denmark we rarely have Akvavit (or snaps as we also call it) on its own, but rather for our typical lunch table consisting of different versions of herring and cold cuts and parallel with beer, so if someone toasts in beer we all toast in beer, if he or she however lifts the snaps glass, that is what we all do. My dad will have it straight out of the freezer, I prefer it at room temperature especially the tastier ones.
@dahlia5140Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review of these rare drinks.
@SavidgeKitchenАй бұрын
My pleasure!
@UnclePete3 жыл бұрын
Aquavit rules. You're tasting the low shelf aquavits, so they are not the most amazing ones. But they replace gin pretty well, and cognac as you said, but also mezcal. They might take a little getting used to but totally worth it. cheers.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
These were the only two available at my local Total Wine. I’m definitely curious to try more, but I’d rather go try them at the source. Trip to Norway is in order ;)
@UnclePete3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Oh yeah Norway would be amazing. they have like a million different types over there, for every occasion. one day!
@UnclePete3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Oh and try a Japanese cocktail with Aquavit, it is mind blowing.
@LiquidMemoir3 жыл бұрын
My boss would be proud of you tasting Aquavit. He’s from Norway I’ve been calling it Lee-nee. Also been calling the spirit Aqua-veet One of my first cocktail competitions was making a manhattan and used Aquavit as a modifier. There are some other interesting brands out there but hard to find.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
wow- a aquavit manhattan sounds really interesting!! Might have to give that a try- was the aquavit in place of the vermouth?
@LiquidMemoir3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen I simply used the aquavit as a modifier to balance the whiskey and vermouth. I used amber vermouth back then. Can't remember the whole exact recipe right now. Going to have to do some digging lol
@peterpatrician3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore the Linie original. The Occidental is an amazing cocktail! A Top 10 for sure!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Ohhh, I’ll have to try that! I have these two bottles now, and am not sure at all what to do with them!!
@peterpatrician3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen I made a Martini riff of sorts the other day, with Amaro Nardini. I want to tweak it a tad, but it was good. I’ve also swapped the gin for Aquavit in an Army and Navy. Yum!
@velling124 ай бұрын
Watching this after an Easter lunch where we drink lots of snaps. Greetings from Denmark
@TheWeePearl3 жыл бұрын
Aquavit is such a great spirit. I really enjoy how savory it is. I’m most familiar with Linne. I really enjoyed this comparison! Cheers!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been seeing some really interesting recipes using it, so I'm excited to experiment a bit! Cheers :)
@TheWeePearl3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen oh yes! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
@leeway37398 ай бұрын
I know this comment is on the late side, but if you wanted to try some other aquavits, my husband is Norwegian so he has to "say" his favorite aquavit is Linie but in private his favorite is actually an American aquavit from North Shore Distillery. You should be able to find it online, and it is such a good sipping aquavit. We keep it in the freezer so it is always chilled.
@SavidgeKitchen8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip!!! Tell your husband it will be our little secret - I won’t tell the Norwegians 🤫 😂
@boozeontherocks3 жыл бұрын
Darn it. I cannot get Aquavit where i live. But your information was great. Loved it.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Dave!! And I'm really surprised by that... I wonder if Canada has it's own version 🤔
@boozeontherocks3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Its possible. But I can not find it listed in the province where I live,
@heavilypeted3 жыл бұрын
@@boozeontherocks not sure where you are, bit I’m in western Canada and its not easy to find. Thankfully there a few brands available locally and I usually grab a bottle when I see one. Good luck with your search, hope you manage to find some!
@henrikpersson43713 жыл бұрын
aalborg akvavit is best coming from the freezer, the linie is also good from the freezer but goes better with room temp
@TheTribalBarGuy3 жыл бұрын
This is one of your best videos so far. Maybe it is because it brought lots of nice memories, but that video was AMAZING. I am still trying to get me some aquavit, but I hope soon. Skål.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Peter! Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you do get a bottle soon!!
@drinkswithdan67763 жыл бұрын
Think I might have to put that on the shelf 🤔 Also, here you go 🍦🤗 lol
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA- thank you, I really really needed that. 🤗😂
@kaiandreas1990 Жыл бұрын
Hi from Norway. I also prefer it cold. It is also good to drink beer with the aquavit, seperatly of course. And i drink it both on its own, or with meat and fish dishes.
@CoachVinoLLC3 жыл бұрын
Aquavit is definitely a tough spirit to digest on its own. It’s actually quite good in a Bloody Mary (Danish Mary), if that’s your thing.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Oh, that's a super interesting idea! I'm not a fan of bloody marys, but this might be a great flavor to introduce! Thanks, Vino!!
@zamarcha3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Hey, a serious spirit taster trick is to dump in a little spash of fresh soft water (adding just to correct ABV from 45 to 37-41ish) to get it softly on it's own (the reduction will unveil some aromas too if you let it sit a bit). In some vodka countries, you even "split" your vodka with chilled water or buy very soft vodka (like 20-25% alcohol), which goes fine with meals. I recommand better the reduction to 37-41 tho, to retain a little bite and structure (plus the bite is part of the experience and enjoyment i think). Also to serve it out of fridge (room temperature is ok too when prefered, freezer role is to shot or to mask aromas when disliking or wanting more subtle fragmented experience with this type of spirit). Cocktails are also very fine with it. Take care
@TheSpiritoftheCocktail3 жыл бұрын
This is an interesting video!!!! Ive never heard of this spirit. I can imagine this with some Cynar and a splash of cherry Heering...... THANKS!!!!!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
I think it might make for an interesting Campari substitute in a Negroni! And maybe also lend itself well to infusions... I’ve got some ideas!!
@TheSpiritoftheCocktail3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Yes, infusions. That's where I need to step it up....
@pontussoderstrom5634Ай бұрын
You should try the Aalborg Jubileum Aquavit instead. Much smoother and easier to drink. Taffel is more of an acquired taste. Aquavit is not for sipping. You drink shots of it. Well cooled. With food for the most part. Goes well with herring or fatty food.
@joakim2k10 Жыл бұрын
You should give Swedish aquavit a try as well. My personal favorites are O.P. Anderson and Hallands Flader. The latter one might be hard to find in the US. Otherwise Linie is a great example of a good quality aquavit.
@FlourEggsYeast3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tasting Jessica!!! I feel like I haven’t seen a tasting in your office in awhile.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
It has been a little bit!! Chartreuse was the last one- in the middle of some big fun changes with Savidge Kitchen, so the next month or two will be a little wonky. But more to come!!
@FlourEggsYeast3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen good luck!!!
@dave1986R9 ай бұрын
Speaking of Linie being aged at sea by traveling across the world and crossing the equator twice. I know that more people in the liquor business are trying that method. I know Jefferson Bourbon sells a blend of bourbon that is sea aged on what I believe to be fishing vessels. I think the aging process of the Linie brand may have influenced by that.
@jenshauge87032 жыл бұрын
Linie is great to use in a fabulous cocktail name “Fjellbekk” or mountain creek. Ad crust ice too the rims in a cocktail glass, 2 oz. Linus line wedge en filled up with sprite or 7up.
@makebetterdrinks63753 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have a bottle of Aalborg Aquavit but I haven't been able to find the Aquavit - I'd love to try it!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
It really was a fun tasting to do, and I’m enjoying the challenge of coming up with cocktails for them!
@Community56sunshine2 жыл бұрын
If you're open to new experiences, I find it to be exquisite!
@AngryCocktails3 жыл бұрын
Aquavit is quite hard to get in Australia but I'll have to try it at some point
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
How funny that Linie has built its brand on the fact that they sail the spirit back and forth to Australia, yet you don’t have it in abundance there! 😂
@tituslaronius2 жыл бұрын
Ooh, also, in Sweden, aquavit is also referred to as "brännvin" which basically means wine that burns
@SavidgeKitchen2 жыл бұрын
“Wine that burns” is so perfectly accurate 😂 Thank you for that tip!
@my1nzfe Жыл бұрын
If you are after a cocktail fjellbekk(Mountainstream) are the drink for you.
@SavidgeKitchen Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion!!
@ultra_axe78126 ай бұрын
In norway its very common to have a beer next to the aquavit
@tomjensen6186 ай бұрын
As mentioned Aalborg is drunk chilled. Drinking it room temperature misses the point. It is typically served with pickled Herring on ryebread.
@NicholasFiennes3 жыл бұрын
You have to try this in a Gimlet, 50:50 split the gin. You must also make your own lime cordial.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestions!! Will do :) Any particular specs on the lime cordial?
@NicholasFiennes3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen juice limes, put the juice in a bottle in the fridge. Weigh the husks, put in resealable plastic bag. Add equal weight white sugar. Leave 24-48 hours. Add the same weight of water. Shake and strain. Add 3grams citric acid per 100ml liquid. Voila - lime cordial. I’d start with eight limes.
@christinecamley2 жыл бұрын
Sounds fabulous!!
@Manhunt2299 Жыл бұрын
ok im danish and im 12 so i dont drink but ofc my dad does and he never drinks taffel og linie chilled but it is in his and my whole families opinon a morning bitter fro when your at a birthday or smth(ps: linie is more pronunced lin-ye well at least in Denmark)
@StevetheBarmanUK3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I've had a bottle of Aquavit donated to me ages ago.... and it just sits there all lonely! Never know what to do with it!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
My friend, I think it’s time to dive in and find uses for this!!! I smell a challenge idea... 😂
@heavilypeted3 жыл бұрын
Steve, I keep my Aquavit in the freezer and usually drink it straight. Linie works really well in a simple highball. I usually take 2oz of Linie, mix with ginger ale and add a squirt of fresh lime (I call it an AquaPete)..a really nice warm weather drink. Also works well in cold weather 👍
@alexayoung9400 Жыл бұрын
In our house we drink Linie aquavit in our Bloody Marys. Just substitue half of the vodka for aquavit or replace the vodka with aquavit all together. When you do the second its a Bloody Viking instead!
@SavidgeKitchen Жыл бұрын
That sounds like the perfect application for this spirit!
@Midgert892 жыл бұрын
One commonality though, atleast in Sweden, is that they are always enjoyed ice-cold, bottoms up in an aquavit glass (5cl volume). I see you drank yours in a cognac cup, which isnt ideal since aquavit is not meant to be sipped.
@TheSpiritoftheCocktail3 жыл бұрын
Yessssssssss! Yall know the rest.....
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
TIM!!!! I live for you being first!!! 😂
@TheSpiritoftheCocktail3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen Ha!!!!
@FlourEggsYeast3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen ❤️🎉
@cocktailtony98603 жыл бұрын
Jessica you are great. Very informative.I don't think aquavit is for me. Cheers
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Tony!! And yes, the Aquavit is a little intense... if you prefer a sweet cocktail, this may not be for you! LOL!! Let's see what I can come up with ;)
@ThSkBj Жыл бұрын
Norwegians drink it with food. Just wanted to let you know. 🙂
@alexnordh Жыл бұрын
Taffel is table alright but not any furniture but a big buffe as in "all you can eat table".
@SavidgeKitchen Жыл бұрын
That’s so helpful! Thank you :)
@torbenfalkengren5852 Жыл бұрын
Both are ofren used directly from the freezer or (best) from the fridge. Served in 2 or 4 cl. glasses and drunk like a shot. Skål!
@vaffelgris3 жыл бұрын
It's pronounced "linye", not "linay". (If you know the IPA: [linʲə])
@jeppepedersen70063 жыл бұрын
Aalborg is the best!
@henrikpersson43713 жыл бұрын
and for me, akvavit is made from potatoes, not grain(then it is vodka) and it is a solanum(nigthshade)and does the whole differ in the way the "work", one of the best test btw thump up : ))
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed :)
@tituslaronius2 жыл бұрын
I two things to say First, nordic people don't sip, we shot. Second, Linie is the best one. Period. Taffel is good too.
@terjesb82563 жыл бұрын
Love the coment about karvey having a love child, it would be cummin and fennil. I find a lot of people dont now this but cummin is ground up karve :) :)
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Hah! Count me as one of those people- had no idea!
@carl_busch3 жыл бұрын
Nice review but I will let you go ahead and let you try it for me.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
hahah- I'll take this one for the team!
@johdow19432 жыл бұрын
you should eat herring with it!
@stevenorby99454 ай бұрын
I prefer the Aalborg Jubilæums Akvavit.
@DrinkInDigital3 жыл бұрын
Savidge do you have heterochromia?? Maybe it's just the lighting... Anyway Linie was always the easiest sell in our last bar because of the ageing story, what a romantic process!
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
I do indeed have heterochomia... and most people don’t even know what that word means, let alone notice it!! Good on you for calling me out 😂🤣 More Savidge Trivia: not only do I have eyes that are different colors from each other (complete heterochromia), one of them has a section of it that’s also different from the rest of that iris (sectoral heterochromia). I’m like the horse of many colors over here... 👀 And I couldn’t agree more about the process on the Linie- nothing beats a spirit with a good story!!
@DrinkInDigital3 жыл бұрын
@@SavidgeKitchen It's so clear in the video, scrolled through the comments first to see if anyone else had picked up on it! Guess that means you've got an 'eye for detail' hahaha pardon the pun. A great Irish somm once told us that it's the story that sells the wine not the wine itself, which rings true with the way spirits tend to brand themselves now!
@henrikpersson43713 жыл бұрын
3 cl in a glass and down with it, no sipping hi hi : )
@stevehazell10603 жыл бұрын
The Linie Aquavit has caramel color added, which probably accounts for more of the golden hue than the sherry cask aging.
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Interesting!! I had no idea- thank you for sharing!
@sunehinrichsen43232 жыл бұрын
okay so taffel does not mean table, pretty sure it means truffel. Table in danish is bord
@SavidgeKitchen2 жыл бұрын
Interesting- the Google translate came back with table… but not when you go the other direction 🤷♀️
@torbenfalkengren5852 Жыл бұрын
Actually taffel is a Old word for bord (table)
@benjaminmikladal8 ай бұрын
It means potato if im not mistaken, you also get Taffel chips which is a decent indicator@@torbenfalkengren5852
@FunkyVader8 күн бұрын
Gammel Opland is best.
@thomasschafer7268 Жыл бұрын
Apple and pears. Line is another Level. Aalborg is not drinkable.
@Barcodum3 жыл бұрын
Aalborg always tasted like rancid Vodka to me whereas I can slug Linie off the bottle. And, what’s wrong with pickled herring?🤔
@SavidgeKitchen3 жыл бұрын
Nothing is wrong with pickled herring... just takes some getting used to... LOL!