Arnbitter, Denmark (50%, 70cl)

Distilled to commemorate Copenhagen’s distilling heritage, this double-strength Arnbitter amplifies the classic recipe to an uncompromising 50% ABV - a bold expression that retains all the complexity of the original while delivering intensified herbal power. The same twenty-three Nordic botanicals - including angelica root, Baltic juniper, and wildcrafted dill - undergo extended maceration in neutral grain spirit, extracting every ounce of their medicinal depth and spicy warmth. Where the standard Arnbitter whispers, this version declares its presence with Viking conviction.

The aroma erupts with candied fennel seeds and blackcurrant leaves, underpinned by anise’s licorice punch and aged oak’s vanilla resonance. On the palate, the initial honeyed sweetness of roasted pears and linden blossoms barely cushions the onslaught of gentian root and wormwood’s bracing bitterness, culminating in a finish that lingers like peat smoke in a Danish forest. A splash of water reveals hidden layers of dried rosehips and sea buckthorn.

Tradition dictates serving it ice-cold in frozen glasses, the chill tempering its fire while preserving its botanical clarity. Modern innovators deploy it as a cocktail amplifier - just 5ml elevates a gin martini, while barspoons transform Bloody Marys into complex symphonies. The heavy glass bottle, embossed with historic apothecary symbols, honors its medicinal origins while signaling its contemporary relevance.

Available at our Copenhagen store or for EU-wide delivery.