Svol Danish Aquavit
Svol Danish Aquavit is an 80-proof (40% ABV), 750mL aquavit made in Brooklyn, New York — a Danish-style take on Scandinavia's classic caraway spirit, built on an unaged grain spirit distilled at New York Distilling Co. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Svol (pronounced "svool") was founded to bring aquavit's regional traditions to American drinkers. The Danish expression is caraway-led in the classic Danish manner, layered with angelica root, birch bark, lemon, gooseberry, and rose hip for a complex, savory-sweet botanical profile. It is unaged and crystal-clear, meant to be served ice-cold — the traditional way — or stirred into savory cocktails where gin or vodka would be too neutral.
Tasting profile: caraway spice and citrus up front, herbal depth from angelica and birch, and a clean, warming finish. Browse the Svol brand collection, the Breckenridge aquavit for comparison, and the full spirits collection.
Serving note: serve freezer-cold in small glasses with cured fish or smorrebrod — or sub it for gin in a savory Martini.
What is aquavit? Scandinavia's traditional caraway- or dill-flavored spirit, distilled from grain or potatoes and steeped with botanicals.
What does the Danish style taste like? Caraway-forward and savory, with citrus and herbal botanical depth.
Where is Svol made? Brooklyn, New York, at New York Distilling Co.
How should I drink it? Ice-cold and neat, the traditional Scandinavian way.