Spirit of Hven Winter Spirit
Spirit of Hven Winter Spirit is a Swedish organic liqueur — 750mL at 40% ABV (80 proof), built on oak-matured organic wheat vodka with fresh orange, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, cassia, and ginger — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Island of Hven, Sweden (Öresund strait) — Spirit of Hven Backafallsbyn Distillery, founded 2008 by Anja and Henric Molin
- Base: organic aged wheat vodka, distilled in proprietary small copper pot stills; certified organic, non-GMO, biodynamic, gluten-free, no chill filtration, no additives, bottled on site
- Maturation: oak-matured blend — thirds aged in virgin, air-dried white American oak (Quercus alba) for 1, 2, and 3 years
- Recognition: Silver, Best in Class — International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), 2011, 2012, 2013
- Import: Preiss Imports, Ramona CA
Winter on a Swedish Island
Hven is a small island in the Öresund strait between Sweden and Denmark, and its Backafallsbyn distillery bottles a sense of place: organic wheat vodka, oak-matured in three age tiers, infused with the botanicals of a Scandinavian winter — fresh orange, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, cassia, ginger. It has taken Best-in-Class silver at the IWSC three years running. More from Spirit of Hven, or browse the full liqueurs shelf.
Tasting Notes
Cozy-winter aromatics — fresh oranges, cinnamon, cardamom — with vanilla and licorice threads; sweet caramel balanced by herbal character, a gentle oily mouthfeel, and a long finish.
How to Enjoy
As an aperitif; chilled with an orange slice; as a spritzer with sparkling wine, club soda, or tonic; or in place of dessert wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spirit of Hven Winter Spirit?
An organic Swedish liqueur from the island of Hven — oak-matured organic wheat vodka infused with orange, cinnamon, cardamom, and other winter botanicals.
What is the ABV of Winter Spirit?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Is it organic?
Yes — certified organic, non-GMO, biodynamic, gluten-free, with no additives and no chill filtration, bottled on site.
What awards has it won?
Silver, Best in Class at the IWSC in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Bottle a Scandinavian winter: order Spirit of Hven Winter Spirit online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.