List of Akvavit producers
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Akvavit is distilled in several locations by a number of different producers. Most small distillers founded in the 19th century have now been bought out by larger concerns, so distillation is performed by a surprisingly small number of companies. For example, in Norway, there are only two companies. Below is a list of aquavit distillers and brands organized by the general location of the distiller. Note that Vin & Sprit AB of Sweden has subsidiaries in several countries. It is also the owner of the Absolut Vodka brand.
In later years a new wave of independent distillers has seen the light of day in Scandinavia.
Arcus Produkter A/S (Subsidiary of Arcus-Gruppen AS) - Owner of the brands:
Det Norske Brenneri and K. G. Puntervold AS - Owner of the brands:
- Arvesølvet
- Helt Klar
- Fisker Snaps
- Nissedram
- Høvding
- Jeger Snaps
- Barents
Inderøy brenneri - Producing both own and others' brands:
- Den gyldne akevitt (own brand)
- Inderøy taffelakevitt (own brand)
- A. Ystads akevitt (owned by Ystad børst og brennevin)
- Ystad jubileumsakevitt (owned by Ystad børst og brennevin)
- Many more
Faroe Islands
Dism Ltd. - Owner of the brands "Havið" (The Ocean), and "Lívsins Vatn" (the Water of Life). They claim that "Havið", at 50% ABV is the strongest akvavit in the world.
Einar’s Distillary, is a local faroese producer of Akvavit. The Akvavit is made from faroese water, caraway and faroese herbs.
Iceland
- Brennivín, produced by Egill Skallagrímsson Brewery
Canada
Okanagan Spirits - Owner of the brand:
Sheringham Distillery
Long Table Distillery
Island Spirits - Owner of the brand:
Denmark
- De Danske Spritfabrikker (there are many sub-brands) (owned by Arcus)
- Brøndum (owned by Altia)
- Harald Jensen (produced by Aalborg)
- Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik Archived 2009-10-21 at the Wayback Machine (currently produce 2 Akvavits year round and 3 seasonal Akvavits; Bornholmer Akvavit 40%, Bornholmer 1855 Traditionsakvavit 42%, Bornholmer Paaskeakvavit/Easter Akvavit, Bornholmer Sommerakvavit/Summer Akvavit & Bornholmer Juleakvavit/Christmas Akvavit)
- Copenhagen Distillery
- Schumachers (produces HC Andersen Akvavit)
- Plateau Spirits
- Aqua Vitae
- Nordisk Brænderi
- Den Ny Spritfabrik
- Vi.Er.Akvavit
- Taster Wine (produces Ækvator Akvavit)
- Søbogaard
- Helsingør Spritfabrik (today owned by United Spirits Brands Denmark)
- Thylandia
- Brænderiet Enghaven
Sweden
Vin & Sprit AB - Owner of the brands:
- Gammal Norrlands
- Hallands Fläder
- Herrgårds
- Hjärtansfröjd
- Läckö Slottsaquavit
- Nyköpings Brännvin
- O.P. Anderson
- Porsbrännvin
- Rånäs Brännvin
- Skåne
- Stockholm
- Svart Vinbärs Brännvin
- Tällbergs Festbrännvin
- Årsta Brännvin
- Ödåkra Taffelaqvavit
Symposion International AB - Owner of the brands:
- Esping Bitter
- Malmö Akvavit
- Svensk Akvavit 1755
Symposion International also owns award winning brands Grand Bark (blended whisky) and Purity Vodka.