Gammal Krogstad Release and House Spirits Distillery Open House
September 17, 2009 - 12:09pm
In less than 2 weeks we'll be having our first of 3 open houses and Apothecary Line releases for 2009. You my have got wind of our Gammal Krogstad, or might even have had a chance to try it, but on Saturday, September 26th you'll have the opportunity to try this barrel-aged wonderchild on it own, in cocktails, and throughout an evening of great Scandinavian fare. Here are the details:
HOUSE SPIRITS DISTILLERY INVITES YOU TO A DAY OF AQUAVIT!
House Spirits Distillery Open House and Gammal Krogstad release-Saturday, September 26, 2009
The Gammal Krogstad is batch #3 in our Apothecary Line. We took our Krogstad Aquavit and barrel-aged it for 1 whole year to the day in a used French oak barrel that previously housed Andrew Rich pinot noir. It has wonderfully honeyed and softened our big and bold aquavit, taming the tiger but keeping a delicate bite. Our Apothecary Line is small batch, limited edition spirits released in cute 375ml bottles.
12pm-4pm @ House Spirits Distillery
2025 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR
*We'll be doing free tastings & tours and we will also have spirits for purchase
4pm-6pm: Cocktail hour at Savoy
2500 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR
(503) 808-9999
*We'll me mixing up a few $7 Gammal Krogstad and Krogstad Aquavit cocktails
6pm: A wonderful prix fixe Scandinavian dinner paired with aquavit and beer @ Broder
2508 SE Clinton St (right next door to Savoy)
(503) 736-3333
*$55 per person, seating is limited to 20 people, please contact Broder to make reservations
We'll be starting your evening with a welcome cocktail at Savoy, then we're off to enjoy some amazing food from Broder's chef Ethan Flom!
Broder & House Spirits Distillery dinner menu
each course will include a pairing of our aquavits & fantastic European beers
Fisk Board
house cured gravlax, pickled herring, and smoked trout served with assorted breads and pickled vegetables
Swedish "Elk" Meatballs
sherry cream, lingonberry jam, walnut toast and house salad
Rabbit Medallions
Swedish slaw, purple Peruvian potatoes, and rabbit jus
Swedish Cream
berry compote, and lemon curd
Hope to see you at the events!
Best,
House Spirits Distillery
The new aged aquavit from House Spirits is certainly delicious stuff. The barrel aging really rounds out the big herbal spice notes of the original Krogstad aquavit, creating a delicious "sipping" spirit. I've always been an advocate of the original aquavit, particularly in an Old Fashioned, but the Gammal can be well-enjoyed on its own, even at room temperature, as it was served at the open house tasting today.
House Spirits was also showcasing its other products, like their delicious ouzo (big and flavorful, but be forewarned: at 90 proof it's a bit hot) or their incredibly limited plum palinka.
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