The aquavit shelf in the shop on the Brink in Bathmen

Twelve aquavits. One shop.

5brands
3countries
6from 40 to 45 per cent
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Chapter 01 · What you taste

Caraway or dill, and little sweetness otherwise

Aquavit is distilled from grain or potato, flavoured with herbs and seeds. Caraway and dill set the tone, sometimes with fennel, anise, coriander or orange peel. One bottle is clear and sharp, another has spent time in wood and is more golden and rounder. Hardly any sugar goes in, so aquavit is dry. Serve cold, usually with food.

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Chapter 02 · Strength

What strength does to the herbs

Most aquavit is bottled at around forty per cent. Alcohol carries the aroma: the higher the percentage, the further caraway and anise reach and the sharper the attack. Bottled lower, a bottle is softer and easier with food. Serving cold mutes the herbs; at room temperature the same bottle is a good deal broader.

The aquavits between forty and forty-five per cent

Chapter 03 · The largest house

Aalborg and the Danish caraway style

Aquavit comes from aqua vitae, water of life. In the Danish town of Aalborg it has been distilled on a large scale since the middle of the nineteenth century: clear, caraway first, ice-cold with herring or smoked fish. The Norwegian tradition matures the distillate in old sherry casks, which gives a golden, rounder bottle.

The Aalborg bottles
Three countries

Start with the country

The three countries on the aquavit shelf

Click on a country and the list below shows only those bottles.

Denmark9Germany2France1

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In stock today

Eight of the 12 aquavits in the shop

Aquavit Linie Aquavit by LinieLinieLinie Aquavit41.5% · Denmark€ 24.99Aquavit BOMMERLUNDER Aquavit by BommerlunderBommerlunderBOMMERLUNDER Aquavit38% · Germany€ 13.99Aquavit Nusbaumer Aptekarsky Artisan Distilled Aquavit by NusbaumerNusbaumerNusbaumer Aptekarsky Artisan Distilled Aquavit45% · France€ 34.99Aquavit Aalborg Jubileum Akvavit by AalborgAalborgAalborg Jubileum Akvavit42% · Denmark€ 21.99Aquavit Aalborg Jubileum Akvavit by AalborgAalborgAalborg Jubileum Akvavit40% · Denmark€ 26.99Aquavit Aalborg Taffel Akvavit by AalborgAalborgAalborg Taffel Akvavit45% · Denmark€ 19.99Aquavit Aalborg Nordguld Akvavit 70cl by AalborgAalborgAalborg Nordguld Akvavit 70cl40% · Denmark€ 26.99Aquavit Aalborg DILD Akvavit by AalborgAalborgAalborg DILD Akvavit38% · Denmark€ 19.99

What is in the shop

5 aquavit brands

The biggest names per group, with the number of bottles alongside.

Denmark9 aquavits
AalborgLinie
Germany2 aquavits
AngelburgerBommerlunder
France1 aquavit
Nusbaumer
The biggest names12 aquavits
AalborgLinieAngelburgerBommerlunderNusbaumer

Why here

Aquavit from a wine and spirits shop that knows its shelf

Aquavit, or akvavit, is distilled from grain or potato and then flavoured with herbs. Caraway or dill must be in it: the European spirits regulation has its own category for it, and without one of those two a bottle may not bear the name.

This page shows what is currently in the shop on the Brink in Bathmen, with the price and origin. If you are not sure which style you are looking for, just give us a call; on the phone that is usually quicker than searching.

The biggest brands

Those we stock most of

Briefly explained

Caraway or dill, and then the cask

  • In brief
  • 12bottles in stock
  • 5brands
  • 3countries of origin
  • CollectionBrink 2 in Bathmen, or online

The two main styles are close to each other. An aquavit based on caraway is the classic Danish form; an aquavit based on dill is its herbal counterpart. At Aalborg that difference is even in the name: Taffel is based on caraway, Dild on dill.

The Norwegian Linie goes a step further. It matures in sherry casks that travel around the world by ship, crossing the equator (the line) twice along the way. The casks' travel document is on the back label.

In Scandinavia aquavit is served cold, in a small glass, and almost always with food: with herring, with smoked fish and at the holidays.

Caraway or dill must be in it. Without one of those two, it is not aquavit.

Bottle database

All bottles in the shop

12 bottles, all in stock in Bathmen. Search by name, or switch on a filter; the number next to each option is how many are behind it.

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The full overview

All 5 brands at a glance

The register is on a separate page, listing for each brand the number of bottles we stock.

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12 bottles, with today's price and stock.

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is aquavit?

A spirit made from grain or potato, flavoured with herbs in which caraway or dill plays the leading role. The European rules lay this down; the rest of the seasoning varies by house.

What is the difference between Taffel and Dild?

The seasoning. Taffel is based on caraway, Dild on dill. Otherwise they come from the same house in Aalborg.

Why is there a voyage on the Linie label?

Because the casks really make that voyage. The casks travel by ship and cross the equator twice along the way; the bottle states which ship it was and when.

How is aquavit served?

Cold, in a small glass, and in Scandinavia almost always with food. Many houses advise keeping the bottle in the fridge or the freezer.

Can I reserve a bottle and collect it in Bathmen?

Yes, you can. Call 0570 541 278 or email info@bockje.nl and we will have the bottle ready for you at Brink 2 in Bathmen.

Do you also ship?

Yes, we ship within the Netherlands and to around forty countries. Orders are placed through the online shop; if you have any doubts about shipping, you can give us a call.

Brink 2, 7437 AM Bathmen. Dinsdag tot en met vrijdag 09.00–18.00 uur, zaterdag tot 17.00 uur. Telefoon 0570 541 278. Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.

All aquavit brands from A to Z

Brink 2, Bathmen

The entire stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse. Feel free to drop by, or call 0570 541 278: we are happy to help.

Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18

  • Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
  • Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
  • Monday and Sunday closed