Olsen Aquavit is distilled from caraway and dill seeds and made using organic herbs and regional, sustainably sourced ingredients. The production is described as handcrafted. The aquavit is bottled at 41% ABV and available in 0.5-liter and 0.1-liter formats.
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About the producer
Wiegand Manufactur Weimar
Weimar, Thuringia, Germany
Wiegand Manufactur Weimar is a craft distillery based in Weimar, Thuringia, Germany. Their approach emphasizes organic ingredients and small-scale, hand-crafted production rather than mass-market volume. Its declared motto is “Less is more”. Production is carried out on a small 150-litre still. The distillery offers a range of organic, handcrafted spirits including gin, liqueurs, aquavit and whisky. Among their lineup: a London-dry style gin (Lyonel Dry Gin), barrel-aged gin, herbal and fruit liqueurs, some whisky, and also an aquavit (listed among their products). Wiegand Manufactur Weimar allows visits: the public can book tastings and tour the manufactory — it’s described as a “spirits factory with tasting and purchase” for homemade brandies and other spirits.