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Traditional Aquavit - Stark Spirits

TRADITIONAL AQUAVIT



Our traditional aquavit has the flavorful characteristics of rye bread and caraway in the Scandinavian tradition. Our distinctive spirit uses high quality Caraway and Grains of Paradise, and no Star Anise. Perfect served frozen, neat with any food, especially danish smorgasbord. Skål!

Handcrafted in small batches as individual as you are!

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Full caraway, not overpowering.
Palate: Cleans the palate of other flavors. Steady arrival, solid caraway, some hint of pepper. Light mouth feel with full-bodied flavor and a touch of heat.
Finish: Medium, leaves you with a lingering memory of caraway.
Balance: Good balance.

Reviews:

 

Awards:

Double Gold Medal 2018 Central Coast Craft Spirits Competition – Traditional Aquavit 
Bronze Medal ADI 2017 Craft Spirits Competition – Traditional Aquavit
Gold Medal
  2016 Central Coast Craft Spirits Competition – Traditional Aquavit 

Recipes Featuring Traditional Aquavit:

Caraway gives aquavit a savory bent that tends to be assertive. But, even so, the results of a nicely balanced aquavit cocktail make it worth the effort, best is always a simple cocktail like: Danish Mule, Sunrise Over the Fjord, Boilermaker.

Aquavit cocktails deserve food: Hors d’oeuvres, Pu pu platter, smorgasbord or other fish or meat dishes, even Sushi!

Batch Information:

Batch 8 – 01/21/2019
Batch 7 – 10/15/2018
Batch 6 – 05/14/2018
Batch 5 – 11/30/2017
Batch 4 – 04/10/2017
Batch 3 – 08/26/2016
Batch 2 – 05/18/2016
Batch 1 – 04/11/2016

Stark Spirits California Gold Rum 92 Proof

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUM



Greg Stark has enjoyed crafting a unique west coast style Gold Rum. The measured sweetness of Stark Spirits California Gold Rum announces itself on your palate, not the tip of your tongue. Stark Spirits Gold Rum doesn’t need a mixer, and, just the way whiskey does, it holds its own, neat or straight. Greg decided it was time for a rum with a more individual attitude.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Incredibly rich vanilla, caramel, butterscotch with a hint of funky Agricole on the back.  Very inviting.
Mouth: Feels a bit thin but within a normal rum range.  Cracked black pepper, a lot of sugar/brown sugar.  Surprisingly sweet considering no sugar is added.  Mahogany.  A hint of youth but the burn is minimal.
With Water:  Cotton candy fluffiness to the nose.  A bit hotter but somehow more sippable.  Candy floss, gum tree chewiness on the back.  Bittersweet chocolate morsels with hints of tropical fruit.  Great for dessert.

Awards:

Bronze Medal: Aged Rum – Molasses  ADI 2016 Craft Spirit Competition

Drink Recipes Featuring California Gold Rum:

 

Batch Information:

Batch: BBL-30-04 Bottled 12-12-2015