Brennivín has an alcoholic content of 37.5% or 40%.

What do you drink Brennivin with?

Easy: Brenn & Tonic. Adding soda or tonic is a great way to get to know a spirit without drinking it neat. And in the case of Brennivin, it’s perfect with tonic — a little bit sweet to match the savory, a little bit herbal to play off the caraway. Refreshing and easy to love.

What kind of alcohol is Brennivin?

Black Death (Brennivín) Black Death is schnapps made out of fermented potato mash, flavored with caraway. This alcohol is only made in Iceland and only in one distillery.

How do you serve Brennivin?

Serving. Brennivín is typically served cold as a shot, with a beer, or as a base for cocktails. It often takes the place of gin in classic cocktails, or of a lighter rum in tropical drinks. It is also the traditional accompaniment to the uniquely Icelandic hákarl, a type of fermented shark meat.

What is the best alcohol in Iceland?

The 10 Best Alcoholic Beverages in Iceland

  • 01 of 10. Viking Gold. Daníel Örn Gíslason / Flickr / CC BY 2.0.
  • 02 of 10. Bjórlíki.
  • 03 of 10. Ópal.
  • 04 of 10. Fjallagrasa Moss Schnapps.
  • 05 of 10. Topas.
  • 06 of 10. Egils Sterkur.
  • 07 of 10. Reyka Vodka.
  • 08 of 10. Egils Gull.

What drinks is Iceland famous for?

What to drink in Iceland

  • Brennivin. If you’re feeling brave, try the local brew, Brennivin – a potent, traditional caraway-flavoured schnapps nicknamed ‘black death’.
  • Skyr drykkur. Not only is Skyr one of the must-try things to eat in Iceland, it also comes in drink form!
  • Reyka.
  • Beer.
  • Malt og Appelsin.
  • Water.

What is the alcohol content of brennivín?

Brennivín has an alcoholic content of 37.5% or 40%. What does it mean? Vodka The name is a diminutive form of the Slavic word voda (water), interpreted as little water.

Where to buy Brennivin in the USA?

The crew over at Duke’s Liquor Box in NY have Brennivin, Rugbraud Brennivin and Opal Liqueur back in stock and can ship to most of the USA. And if you live in California, the crew at Bitters & Bottles can now ship to you!

Where can I buy Brennivin and Opal?

Until then, check out the official Brennivin and Opal (Yes, Opal!!!) masks from our friends at Norse Mask. Stay safe and rep that Icelandic goodness! The crew over at Duke’s Liquor Box in NY have Brennivin, Rugbraud Brennivin and Opal Liqueur back in stock and can ship to most of the USA.

What is the difference between Aquavit and brennivín?

Brennivín is a type of aquavit or in Icelandic ákavíti. Derived from the Latin word aqua vitae. While Scandinavian ákavíti is flavoured with a rich selection of herbs and spices like dill, oranges, berries, cumin, cardamom, anise and fennel the Icelandic one is solely flavoured with caraway seed.