Breckenridge Aquavit

Breckenridge Aquavit is a 90-proof (45% ABV), 750mL aquavit from Breckenridge Distillery in Breckenridge, Colorado — the world's highest distillery at 9,600 feet, working with pristine Rocky Mountain snowmelt water. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

Reminiscent of its Scandinavian background, this aquavit introduces aromatics of fresh eucalyptus and dried orange peel, with a piquant balance of cool licorice and caraway spice carrying through a complex finish. At 45% ABV it is bottled bolder than most aquavits, giving it real presence neat and real backbone in cocktails. The distillery notes it is only available in Colorado through its own channels — finding it on a California shelf is the exception, not the rule.

Tasting profile (distillery): fresh eucalyptus and dried orange peel on the nose; cool licorice and caraway spice on the palate; a long, complex finish. Browse the Breckenridge Distillery collection, the Svol aquavits, and the full spirits collection.

Serving note: sip neat at room temperature to catch the eucalyptus, or stir into a Manhattan-style cocktail with sweet vermouth.

What does Breckenridge Aquavit taste like? Eucalyptus, dried orange peel, cool licorice, and caraway spice, per the distillery.

What is the proof? 90 proof (45% ABV) — higher than most aquavits.

Where is it made? Breckenridge, Colorado, at 9,600 feet — billed as the world's highest distillery.

Is it available outside Colorado? The distillery sells it as a Colorado-only item, so out-of-state availability is rare.