aquavit

• It is a spirit from potatoes. 

• Production process: boiling the potatoes in a huge pot, which gives starch infused mass. The mass is blended with malted grains. -> Yeast is added for fermentation. -> After fermentation, it is double-distilled with resulting neutral spirit. -> Flavour elements are added before bottling. 

• Some types of aquavit are kept in oak barrels to mature and get kind of special effects and taste. Some even take a boat ride to get that special kick. 

• Flavors: anis, fennel seeds, dill, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, bitter oranges. 

• Produced in: Norway, Sweden, Danmark, Germany. 

• How to enjoy it? As ice-cold shot, before or after a meal. 

advocaat

• It is a grape brandy mixed with egg yolks and sugar. Rare examples with flavorings of vanilla and fruits.

• Produced in Holland, only the basic flavor is available on the international market. 

• How to enjoy it? As an aperitif and digestif. It can be added to coffee or hot chocolate. Serves as a base for egg nog.

• Cocktail: Snowball.  

• Warninks is the most famous advocaat brand.