Scandinavian · drink
Aquavit (Akvavit)
Aquavit (Akvavit) reads citrus 5.9, warm spice 4.0 and herbaceous 3.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian drink, about 336 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 1.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.9 · Warm Spice 4.0 · Herbaceous 3.9 · Floral 3.5 · Fruity 2.9 · Sourness 2.6 · Sweetness 2.5 · Earthy 2.1 · Funk & Ferment 2.0 · Umami 1.7 · Bitterness 1.1 · Nutty 1.0 · Richness 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 750 ml grain
- 2 tbsp caraway seeds
- 1 tbsp dill seed
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp anise seeds
- 2 strips citrus peel
- oak barrels for aged varieties
Time & effort: about 336 hr 15 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 337.9 kcal, 9.2 g protein, 4.9 g fat, 68.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Distill a neutral grain or potato spirit to high proof, then redistill with a botanical basket filled primarily with caraway and dill along with other spices.
- Rest the infused spirit to mellow for several weeks, then bottle at 38–45% ABV.
- Serve in small chilled glasses alongside herring and cold dishes, traditionally downed in one shot with a toast.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Forralt Bor (Hungarian Mulled Wine) — Hungarian
- Glühwein (Mulled Wine) — German
- Rasgulla — Indian
- Glögg — Scandinavian
- Sorrel Drink — Jamaican
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.