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Aquavit is a Scandinavian spirit distilled using the distinctive flavor of caraway as the main ingredient. Other herbs, such as dill, fennel or star anise can also be incorporated, making aquavit a more salty than sweet spirit – perfect for a variety of cocktails in cool weather.
Aquavit was traditionally shared in a toast (or two) by Scandinavians on a holiday, birthday, or other special celebration. In Scandinavian countries today, the spirit can also be enjoyed on its own, on ice or with a beer. For the few distilleries and bars in the United States that embrace this fine spirit, they use aquavit as a cocktail ingredient. A few easy ways to try aquavit: replace gin in a Negroni, try it with your favorite tonic, or use it in a Bloody Mary instead of vodka.
Slightly more complex recipes include that of Jacob Grier Horatio cocktail – and some Scratch originals (see below for recipe links).
Although not widely known in the United States, the aquavit is steadily gaining ground, both in production and consumption. Given that the Pacific Northwest has a large Scandinavian population (Washington has the four largest populations of Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark), it makes sense that much of the alcohol is produced in our region.
Kim and Bryan fit perfectly into the predominance Scandinavian ancestry, and they love their aquavit. It made sense to pay homage to their heritage in the best way they know: to distill a spirit with love and care.
Scratch is more traditional Aquavit underground uses caraway and dill in 47.5% ABV cask potato alcohol. Nice flavor – taken out of the freezer and poured liberally into a low-scooped glass, or into the Ballard Bridge.
Scratch also produces WAquavit. The name is a play on words and refers to the Washington wheat aquavit. This cask alcohol stays true to the notes of cumin and dill, while elevating complexity with the addition of cardamom and orange zest. Also 47.5% ABV. Favorite recipes with WAquavit include our Frémont troll and our Old-fashioned Swedish.
A nod to the heritage of this region, as well as that of Kim and Bryan, and a delicious complex spirit.
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