Raw materials
caraway / kummin (meadow cumin)
anise
fennel
in some variants: dill and citrus peel
Brand
Anderson
Explore the spirits, production style and story of 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.
Swedish akvavit
spiced aquavit
snaps
spirits 40% vol
Producer range
Producer range Anderson
Spirit categories
Swedish akvavit
spiced aquavit
snaps
spirits 40% vol
Representative products
Aquavit OP 70cl - Anderson
O.P. Anderson Original (akvavit)
Casks and ageing vessels
oak casks (large wooden casks; some sources cite very old casks, >100 years)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
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).
Producer history Anderson
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).
Anderson
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