O.P. Anderson Aquavit
A Swedish aquavit classic with over 130 years of history.
O.P. Anderson is a full-bodied and harmonious organic aquavit with classic notes of caraway, anise, and fennel. It is aged in oak casks, which rounds off the spices and provides a smoother and more complex style. 40% alcohol – 70 cl.
About the aquavit
O.P. Anderson is one of Sweden's most iconic aquavits and has been produced according to the classic recipe since 1891. The recipe is based on three characteristic spices: caraway, anise, and fennel.
The organic spices are distilled to extract aroma and flavor, after which the spice distillate is aged in oak casks for at least six months. The aging gives the aquavit a light golden color and helps make the robust spice profile more rounded and harmonious.
With 40% alcohol, O.P. Anderson has both body and intensity, yet it is smooth enough to serve as a classic schnapps for the lunch table. It can, of course, also be enjoyed on its own, lightly chilled.
About the region – Sweden
Sweden has a strong tradition of spiced schnapps and aquavit, where caraway, anise, and other aromatic spices play a central role. O.P. Anderson was launched in 1891 by Carl August Anderson and was named after his father, Olof Petter Anderson.
Today, O.P. Anderson Original is produced at the O.P. Anderson Distillery in Sundsvall. The combination of the historic recipe, organic spices, and oak aging is an essential part of the aquavit’s classic Swedish identity.
Taste
Nose: Aromatic and spicy with clear notes of caraway, anise, and fennel, as well as a subtle warm tone from the oak.
Taste: Full-bodied, round, and spicy. Caraway stands out clearly, while anise and fennel provide sweet and aromatic nuances.
Aftertaste: Long and warm with spices, a hint of licorice, and a rounded oak character.
Serving
O.P. Anderson is traditionally served lightly chilled in a small schnapps glass. It works particularly well with a classic Nordic lunch spread, where the richness, saltiness, and acidity of the food interact with the spicy character of the aquavit.
It can also be used in cocktails. For example, try giving a Bloody Mary or Gin & Tonic a Swedish twist by replacing part of the traditional spirit with O.P. Anderson.
What does it pair with?
- Herring – especially spiced and marinated herring
- Smoked salmon and other smoked fish
- Shellfish
- Smørrebrød