Episode 175 - Intro to Aquavit with Christian Krogstad

In this Aquavit-driven conversation with Christian Krogstad, creator of Krogstad Aquavit, some of the topics we discuss include:

What differentiates Aquavit from other botanical spirits like gin and genever

How Christian noticed an impending gap in Aquavit imports and used it as an opportunity to develop and launch his own brand.

The place that this Nordic spirit holds in Scandinavian cuisine and culture, including which foods to pair it with.

A few cocktails to play around with as you begin to build out your Aquavit collection at home,

What to drink with a college-age Stephen Hawking,

And…

The skinny

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