Put simply, eaux-de-vie are brandies made with any fruit that isn't a grape. Fruit brandies are made with a bewildering array of different raw ingredients - indeed, there can be few fruits that have not at one time or another had an enterprising distiller trying to make an eau-de-vie out of them. Read More »
A spirit from Van Wees made by the months-long infusion of tonka beans in neutral spirit. These South American native beans have a spicy flavour reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon and cloves, and this spirit is a great way of getting a hint of tonka into your cooking and cocktails.
One of Norway's best aquavits, Linie is unique in being aged in sherry casks - during a four month boat voyage that sails to Australia and back, crossing the equator twice! The resulting changes in temperature and constant agitation of the casks speed up maturation, giving this delicious aquavit its characteristic smoothness.