Brand

Anderson

Anderson is the brand (also sold as O.P. Anderson) of a historic Swedish aquavit/akvavit, characterized by an aromatic profile based on caraway (carvi/kummin), anise and fennel. The brand is part of the Anora group's portfolio and the commercial expression is generally bottled at 40% vol.
  • Sweden
  • Since 1891

Anderson

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The story
The O.P. Anderson label (to which the commercial 'Anderson' product refers in catalogs) dates back to 1891, when Carl August Anderson presented the spirit at the Gothenburg Exhibition. The brand originated from the O.P. Anderson & Son company of Göteborg; today the brand is owned by the Anora group, which has relaunched and maintained production in facilities dedicated to akvavit.
Production philosophy
Nordic tradition and classic spice recipes (caraway, anise, fennel) combined with a contemporary approach to production and sustainability promoted by the owning group. The brand positions itself as an expression of the typical Scandinavian snaps/akvavit tradition.
Territory
Sweden (historical origin in Göteborg; modern production linked to the O.P. Anderson brand and the O.P. Anderson Distillery inaugurated in Sundsvall).
Production method
Spices are distilled to extract their aromas; the flavored distillates are then blended and matured in large oak casks. Commercial technical sheets indicate the use of pot still distillation for the aromatic bases.
Distillation
Distillation of the spices to extract aromas; pot still distillation is indicated for the aromatic bases.
Ageing
Maturation in large oak casks for a documented minimum period (official sheets indicate at least 6 months; some historical descriptions mention about 8 months).
Characteristics
Type
Brand
Categories
  • Swedish akvavit
  • spiced aquavit
  • snaps
  • spirits 40% vol
Raw materials
  • caraway / kummin (meadow cumin)
  • anise
  • fennel
  • in some variants: dill and citrus peel
Casks and ageing vessels
  • oak casks (large wooden casks; some sources cite very old casks, >100 years)
Representative products
  • Aquavit OP 70cl - Anderson
  • O.P. Anderson Original (akvavit)
What makes it distinctive
  • Historic akvavit brand introduced in 1891
  • Aromatic profile centered on caraway, anise and fennel
  • Typical product of Scandinavian snaps/akvavit, 40% vol
  • The brand is today part of the Anora group
  • Modern production linked to the O.P. Anderson Distillery opened in Sundsvall

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