PR Equator Aquavit Essence 25 L

PR Equator Aquavit Essence 25 L

Among all the tales told about aquavit, one is more steeped in legend than the rest: the story of the schnapps said to have grown softer and rounder from rocking its way across the oceans in the hold of a sailing ship. Out of that story a whole style was born – amber-coloured, silky aquavit scented with fortified wine, to be sipped thoughtfully rather than knocked back in one. Equator is the essence that gives the finished drink precisely that flavour picture.

The 25-litre format is aimed at drinks producers, restaurant wholesalers and food companies. One drum makes 937.5 litres of finished aquavit, which equals over 1,300 bottles of 700 ml. The profile is one of the most sought-after in the entire aquavit family and works as the premium product in a schnapps range.

Colour & Appearance

The finished drink is amber, like dark honey or light tea, with a coppery gleam at the rim of the glass. It is the deepest colour among our aquavits and signals mellowness and softness at a glance.

Nose

The nose is warm and complex. Caraway is there, but bedded in vanilla, toasted oak and a winey fortified note of raisin and walnut. Star anise lends a sweet, dark spiciness, and deepest down there is a suggestion of orange peel and a little toffee.

Palate

The palate is soft, round and noticeably silky. The caraway is mellow and smoothed down, baked rather than raw, and surrounded by vanilla, dried fruit and a nutty fortified-wine character. Star anise lays a liquorice-like warmth across the mid-palate, while the oak notes provide structure and a lightly toasted dryness that balances the sweetness. This is an aquavit that is at its best served cool or at room temperature, in a glass with a bit of a bowl, so that the full spectrum of aromas can come forward.

Finish

The finish is long and gentle. Oak, vanilla and caraway drift away at a leisurely pace, with a last note of star anise and dried orange.

How to Use

Mix with neutral spirit or vodka. 18.67 ml makes 700 ml of finished aquavit. Concentrated 37.5 times – 1 ml of essence equals 37.5 ml of finished drink. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• Premium aquavit for the Christmas table and festive dinners, served at room temperature.
• An after-dinner schnapps with mature cheese, smoked lamb or game.
• Alcohol-free aquavit with a mellow, rounded character.
• Flavouring cream sauces, game gravies and glazes for ham.
• A spice note in dark bread, ginger biscuits and chocolate pralines.

About the Essence

Equator Aquavit Essence is part of the PR (Prestige) series. The high concentration makes dosing easy to calculate and keeps freight and storage costs down – one drum replaces several pallets of finished goods.

The flavour profile is consistent from delivery to delivery, which is crucial for anyone building a brand of their own around the product. Choose Equator when the range needs a soft, darker aquavit as a contrast to the clear, dry varieties.