Breckenridge Aquavit (75cl, 45%)

Breckenridge Aquavit is made by Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado, which sits at 9,600 feet and uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt water. It is bottled at 45% ABV, stronger than most aquavits, in a 75cl bottle. It nods to its Scandinavian roots, with fresh eucalyptus and dried orange peel on the nose. The palate balances cool licorice with caraway spice, leading to a long, complex finish. The strength gives it presence when sipped neat, and it holds up in cocktails such as a Manhattan-style stir with sweet vermouth.