Northoff Aquavit
Lippetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
- ABV
- 40%
- Base spirit
- Unknown
- Color
- Clear
- Style
- Unaged Aquavit
Northoff Aquavit is a handcrafted Scandinavian-style spirit produced by Northoff Feinbrennerei, a family-run distillery in Hultrop (Lippetal), Germany. The label describes it as a clear Nordic specialty made from a traditional combination of dill seeds and caraway, which are gently macerated and then distilled by hand. This focus on classic botanicals places the aquavit firmly within the heritage of Northern European distillation.
Bottled at 40% ABV and released in small, numbered batches, Northoff Aquavit reflects the distillery’s commitment to artisanal production and in-house craftsmanship. With its clean, spice-driven profile, it represents a straightforward, traditional interpretation of aquavit – the kind often enjoyed as a digestif or served well-chilled alongside hearty meals.
About the producer
Northoff Feinbrennerei
Lippetal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Northoff Feinbrennerei is a family-owned distillery located in Hultrop, Lippetal, in Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia. With roots stretching back over two centuries, the distillery began as a farm and former royal-post station, gradually evolving into a producer of fine grain-based spirits and custom small-batch spirits under its own name.
What sets Northoff apart is their commitment to doing everything in-house – from raw-grain processing and fermentation to distillation, blending, cask-aging (when applied), bottling, and labeling. They explicitly state that they do not use industrial neutral alcohol, but produce authentic distillates with full in-house craftsmanship.
Besides their own branded spirits, Northoff offers custom and contract bottlings, making them a flexible partner for restaurants, small-batch retailers or private orders. Their portfolio may include traditional Korn-brands, liqueurs, and other distilled specialties.
As a small distillery with deep roots and a clear preference for quality over mass production, Northoff Feinbrennerei embodies the spirit of traditional German craft distillation – grain to bottle, in a family atmosphere, with respect for heritage and honest ingredients.