Few distilleries can pride themselves on the same level of authenticity as Norrtälje Bränneri. From using homegrown ingredients to being run by the sixth generation of the family that has farmed the land since the 19th century, Norrtälje Bränneri is simply small-scale handicraft at its best.

During its nearly 25 years of distilling, Norrtälje Bränneri has mastered the craft of creating fruit and berries-based spirits as well as whisky, gin, aquavit, schnapps and Sweden’s finest punsch. These are all made with organic ingredients, mostly from the distillery’s own farm, including apples and rowan berries from its fairytale-like apple grove (which is also bookable for weddings).

Norrtälje Bränneri: Meet Sweden’s oldest fruit distillery

“We make all our premium spirits in hand-beaten copper stills, which helps maximise the flavour of each distillate. We also use water from our own well, which adds another layer to the products’ character,” explains Anna Anerfält.

Norrtälje Bränneri: Meet Sweden’s oldest fruit distillery

Recently, Norrtälje Bränneri has launched its Äppelglögg. This classic Christmas spirit is flavoured with apple, rowan berries and traditional Christmas spices and is available as 0,5% ABV and 14,5% ABV. “If you want to enjoy the low-alcohol option post-Christmas, just pour it in a champagne glass with some tonic, serve cold with a slice of lime. It’s delicious,” Anerfält suggests.

Here is the best part; you can pick up a bottle from the duty free shop at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, just 40 minutes’ drive from the lush countryside that Norrtälje Bränneri calls home. How is that for locally produced?

Norrtälje Bränneri: Meet Sweden’s oldest fruit distillery

Web: www.norrtaljebranneri.se
Instagram: @norrtaljebranneri

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