Aalborg Taffel Aquavit (75cl, 45%)

Aalborg Taffel is a Danish aquavit in the classic clear taffel style, bottled at 45%. It is made from grain spirit and flavoured with natural caraway seeds and herbs, and it has been distilled in Denmark since 1846. The red label is behind its nickname, Red Aalborg. The body is crisp and dry with herbal warmth. It is usually served chilled in small glasses with pickled fish, smoked meats or rye bread, and it can stand in for gin in caraway-led cocktails. Caraway leads on the nose, with citrus peel and a hint of dill. The palate is dry and spicy, with a touch of fennel and a herbal backbone, and the finish is long and invigorating, with caraway still present.