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Nordic Drinks

Read more about Nordic tastes, such as aquavit, liquorice and forest berries.

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Why buy from us?

Nordic Spirits is dedicated to bringing you the finest beverages from up North without compromising on quality and value to customers.

Koskenkorva Salmiakki and Koskenkorva Ginger shots with bottles

The best shot combinations

Mixing different liqueurs can be fun and rewarding - but you might also face a hiccup. Learn the safe bets for combining shots.

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Foraging is one of the most popular hobbies in Finland

Statistics show that foraging is one the most popular hobbies among Finns.

Skagerrak Nordic Dry Gin

Winners of the 2023 Gin Masters

Time to celebrate! Check out which of our four gins won medals in the global Gin Masters 2023 hosted by The Spirits Business.

Koskenkorva Raspberry pine with cocktail

Drinks with forest berries

Forest berries such as blueberry, raspberry, lingonberry, and cranberry are a great source of taste. Here is a list of products where we have used berries from the Finnish forests.

Summer Celebration

Salmiakki candies

Learning the essence of salty liquorice ie. salmiakki

Salty liquorice – salmiakki in Finnish - is a unique candy which is known only to approximately 1 % of the world’s population. It is an intriguing combination of sweet and salty taste.

Koskenkorva salmiakki bottle and snow

Koskenkorva Salmiakki - the liqueur that became too popular in Finland

Koskenkorva Salmiakki, a liqueur made of Koskenkorva Vodka and salty liquorice, was introduced to the Finnish market in the early 1990s. Shortly after its release, production was banned because it was selling too well.

O.P. Anderson aquavit cocktail

Aquavit in Cocktails

During the recent years, aquavit has gained strong foothold in the bursting cocktail scene in northern Europe. Bartenders around Scandinavia are mixing tasty and interesting cocktails from aquavit.

Nordic Coastal Town

The history of aquavit

For hundreds of years barrels of caraway-spiced aquavit from the north have travelled the seas around the world.

Searching for the perfect after ski drink

Nordic Spirits editor Milja went searching for the best after ski drink. Here's what she found!

Hot drink in kuksa in hands

The best Nordic winter drinks

The coldest winter season is approaching - read on to find out what are the best Nordic Winter Drinks!

Valhalla banner with valhalla bottle and three shot glasses in hands

Valhalla Nordic Herb Shot is a very unique herb liqueur

Valhalla is a Nordic Herb Shot developed and produced in Finland. It's a great drink for different occasions since it tastes delicious both ice-cold and in room temperature.

Nordic glühwein in a glass

What is the difference between glögg and glühwein?

Glögg is a popular winter drink in the Nordic countries, while glühwein is enjoyed in German-speaking countries. What connects these two drinks?

Blossa glögg steaming in glasses

Five tips for the preparation of glögg

Keep these basic rules in mind when heating up your winter warmer.

Blossa 21 - Annual glögg travels to Valencia, Spain

This year's glögg is a tasteful fusion of traditional glögg spices and the sweet and healthy freshness of the orange.

Koskenkorva Blackwood Cocktail

The most peculiar Nordic drinks to try

The Nordic culture has impacted the way we drink here in the north, too. Some of the most popular Nordic drinks are unknown to the rest of the world. Here is a few to try out!

Vikings drinking Valhalla Herb Liqueur

What does the hit Netflix show Vikings: Valhalla & Valhalla Herb Shot have in common?

If you’ve been binge-watching the spin-off to the popular show Vikings, you’re not alone. But what does Vikings: Valhalla have in common with the Valhalla Herb Shot? Read on to find out! (And do not fear, there are no spoilers ahead).

Blossa glogg cold weather

Glögg and other hot drinks for cool weather

Glögg and home-cooked spicedhot wines are perfect for warming up cool nights around the year. Glögg also makes a nice ingredient for drinks, punches and pastries.

Nordic Spirits Lab laboratory glass

Nordic Spirits Lab Gin is something totally different

Nordic × Gin is a distilled hybrid gin with akvavit botanicals. Quirky and fresh, it’s a gin with a Nordic twist. And it’s perfect for cocktails.

Rum Ö Wallpaper

Rum Ö – New premium rum from Finland

Made by Altia and Åland-based Smakby distillery, Ö Dark Rum is the first rum to be distilled and made in Finland.

Koskenkorva foraged vodka

World's first foraged vodka is made by Koskenkorva

Koskenkorva Foraged Vodka is a new, unique premium vodka that takes the consumer back to the nature and combines today’s trends of food foraging and local craftsmanship.

Blossa 21 Valencia side

Year by Year - the story behind Annual Blossa Glögg

How did an elixir of the afterlife become the pinnacle of Scandinavian Christmas traditions veiled in a unique design? Meet the creative forces behind an iconic vehicle for Christmas spirits.

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Top 5 quirky bars in the Nordics

There are many great bars around the Nordics. We listed five bars that are top quality and packed with personality.

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The story of a Finnish Vodka

The Koskenkorva distillery, which is located in the village of Koskenkorva in Southern Ostrobothnia, has a long history dating back to the turn of 1930s and 1940s.

Recipes and Cocktails

Lindesnes Club Raspberry Cocktail with Skagerrak Nordic Dry Gin

Lindesnes Club

Lindesnes Club by bartender Emil Åreng is the perfect summer cocktail with Skagerrak Gin and fresh raspberries.

Summer Celebration

Saaremaa Orange Gin & Tonic Cocktail

Orange Gin & Tonic

Saaremaa Orange Gin's signature cocktail is fresh and crisp.

Summer Celebration

Xanté Pear Gin & Tonic Cocktail

Pear Gin & Tonic

A fresh gin drink with hints of sweet, ripe pears. Both quick and easy to do!

Summer Celebration

Xanté Hugo Spritz

Xanté Hugo Spritz

Lennart and Hugo finally meet! A combination of the immortal pear classic from the 90s and the popular elderberry drink with Prosecco can only mean one thing: good + good = even better.