Svöl Danish-Style and Swedish-Style Aquavit bottles on a rock ledge in front of a glacier and dark mountains
Aquavit · Danish-Style & Swedish-Style

A journey through Scandinavia's beloved spirit.

Two regional styles of aquavit. Botanicals selected by the owner of Reykjavik's Dill Restaurant. Made on a copper still in New York.

Centuries of Scandinavian tradition, built for the modern bar.

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Svöl Aquavit Viking exploration. Modern distillation. Brooklyn, New York
Aquavit botanicals on a wooden board: caraway seed, fresh dill, fennel seed, angelica root, and birch bark
What is aquavit

Centuries old. Newly essential.

Aquavit has been made in Scandinavia for hundreds of years.

It starts with a grain or potato base, infused and redistilled with herbs and spices, always including caraway. Over time, each country developed its own style. Svöl honors two of them.

Svöl makes this

Danish

Un-aged grain distillate. Caraway-dominant with notes of citrus. Traditionally served chilled as a shot.

Svöl makes this

Swedish

Un-aged grain distillate. Dill and fennel lead alongside caraway. Traditionally served chilled as a shot.

Norwegian

Aged potato distillate, which adds depth to the botanicals. An excellent sipping spirit.

The aquavits

Two styles. One journey.

Same Brooklyn still, two distinct Scandinavian traditions. One savory, one bright.

Svöl Danish-Style Aquavit bottle with red neck label: caraway, angelica root, lemon

Danish-Style

Caraway-led · subtly spicy · balanced

Finnish caraway leads, rounded out by Icelandic angelica root and birch bark. A subtly spicy, balanced spirit built for savory cocktails.

Finnish carawayIcelandic angelica rootBirch barkLemonRose hipGooseberry
Svöl Swedish-Style Aquavit bottle with yellow neck label: fresh dill, caraway, fennel

Swedish-Style

Dill-led · bright · fresh

Fresh dill, cold-infused before the other botanicals go in, plus fennel cracked and roasted to release its aroma. Brighter and fresher, built for refreshing cocktails.

Fresh dillRoasted fennelCarawayLovageLemon peel
Copper pot still and column in a brick distillery with a distiller at the controls
The craft

A chef's botanicals. A distiller's technique.

Every botanical is selected and sourced from around the world by Gunnar Gíslason, owner of Dill Restaurant in Reykjavik, and Jonas Andersen, Beverage Manager for MeyersUSA. The distillation and extraction techniques were developed with Allen Katz at New York Distilling Co. in Brooklyn, where Svöl is made.

  • BaseNew York rye, corn, and barley spirit with neutral grain spirit
  • BotanicalsSourced from Scandinavia and around the world
  • InfuseStyle-specific methods, like cold-infused fresh dill
  • Distill1,000-liter copper still, Brooklyn

The Svöl range pays homage to the spirit of Viking exploration and aquavit's centuries of history, while drawing on modern distillation advancements.

Cocktails

The bartender's secret ingredient.

Use aquavit anywhere you'd reach for gin or vodka, with more savory depth.

Nordic Collins in a tall glass with a dill sprig and lemon peel on a wooden bar

Nordic Collins

Bright, herbal, and refreshing.

  • 1½ oz Svöl Swedish-Style Aquavit
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Soda water, to top
  1. Shake aquavit, lemon, and syrup with ice.
  2. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
  3. Top with soda and garnish with a dill sprig.
Caraway Martini in a coupe with a lemon twist on a wooden bar

Caraway Martini

Savory, crisp, and spirit-forward.

  • 2 oz Svöl Danish-Style Aquavit
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  1. Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Express a lemon twist over the top.
Production

Spec sheet

Made at New York Distilling Co. in Brooklyn, NY. Represented by Helmsman Imports, Long Island City, NY.

AttributeDetail
CategoryAquavit
StylesDanish-Style (caraway-led), Swedish-Style (dill and fennel-led)
BaseNew York rye, corn, and barley spirit with neutral grain spirit
DistilleryNew York Distilling Co., Brooklyn, NY
Still1,000-liter copper
Format750 ml
ABV40% ALC./VOL. (80 proof), both styles
Represented byHelmsman Imports, Long Island City, NY
Inquire

Put Svöl on your menu.

Whether you run a bar program, stock a shelf, or just discovered aquavit, we'd love to hear from you. Expect a reply within one business day.

For bars, restaurants, retailers, distributors, and aquavit fans. Licensed accounts can request trade pricing and samples.

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Questions

Before you inquire

Who is this form for?

Bars, restaurants, retailers, distributors, and aquavit fans. Tell us who you are and we'll point you in the right direction.

How do bartenders use aquavit?

Anywhere you'd reach for gin or vodka, with more savory depth. Martinis, Collins, Bloody Marys, and spritzes are great starting points.

Which style should I start with?

Danish-Style for savory, spirit-forward drinks. Swedish-Style for bright, refreshing ones. Many bar programs carry both.

Where can I buy Svöl?

Availability varies by state. Send an inquiry and we'll let you know where it's available near you.

Do you offer trade pricing and samples?

Yes, for licensed accounts. Select your business type in the form and we'll follow up with details.

Please enjoy responsibly. 21+ only.