RW6.2 Aquavit-spiked fig and lemon verbena jam

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From the team

Strange name, strange spirit, strange place to find the spirit? Sometimes taking a dive into the unknown really pays off: this is a 100% rye out of Finland! The 100% part is the first oddity, as most rye whisky is predominantly rye, with a bit of barley and/or corn as an enzyme to help kickstart fermentation. This is pure rye brilliance. The other is the cold climate of Finland making such a unique spirit. Reward yourself with something enjoyable neat, on ice, or in a rye old fashioned this summer; available to purchase on November 21.

Tasting Panel notes

This was a real foodie dram on the nose. A spicy root beer barbecue sauce followed by olive oil, cranberry and apricot scones gave this a real umami vibe. This was reinforced on the palate, as we found sweet, sticky and savoury char siu pork belly burnt ends and, in the finish, caramelised spruce tip syrup. After the careful addition of water, there was an initial gentle hint of tobacco which was beautifully balanced by the scent of beeswax and marzipan. To taste, fig and lemon verbena jam spiked with the Scandinavian spirit aquavit – the main ingredients being herbaceous caraway, spicy fennel and dill seeds. Kippis!

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