To access the flavour samples in the Sipp-o-matics, you’ll need a tasting card, available for purchase at the reception.
WHAT TO DO
- Collect sample no. 1 from the Sipp-o-matic – an akvavit.
- Then take a seat in one of the garden chairs under the parasol.
- Press Play and listen.
IF YOU PREFER TO READ
Read the text here on the website, or in the printed leaflet you received.
A QUICK NOTE ON AKVAVIT
Have a seat. It’s Swedish summer, and time for a crayfish party! And what better to go with it than a snaps – an akvavit?
Spiced spirits are one of Sweden’s oldest drinking traditions. As far back as the 1500s, it was considered a medicine, since caraway, aniseed, and fennel were believed to cleanse the body and calm the mind.
This was a drink that danced between function and festivity, between remedy and ritual. Over time, it became a natural presence both at the everyday table and during grand celebrations.
The name aquavit comes from the Latin aqua vitae, meaning “the water of life,” a reminder of the drink’s role as a cure for most ailments.
AkVAVIT – FLAVOUR & AROMA
Gammal Norrlands Akvavit has a clean, spicy flavour with distinct notes of caraway, aniseed, fennel, and dill seed.
Hints of Oloroso sherry and raisins add depth, along with a touch of sweetness.