Skaal!

Is what we say in Denmark instead of cheers. I use the two "A"s when in actuality one "a" with a little circle on top is the real letter, which might not translate universally on screen. The 2 "A"s make the same sound though, which goes something like "aw" said really fast. But who cares. We're here for the booze. Specifically the schnapps.

Danish schnapps is made from fermented grain or potato mash and may be infused with any number of herbs, spices, fruits, etc. Today I got a taste of an array of beautifully fragrant schnapps from herbal and medicinal to fruity and spicy. My favorite of the flavored bunch was the walnut. The perikon had a medicinal flavor almost like eccinacea. The mirabelle was fruity and caramelly. Out of them all I still go for the hefty, caraway infused Aalborg Aquavit (not present at the table). It's the no nonsense, ass kicking spicy one, clear and distinctly Danish. The closest one to it at the table was the Julescnapps (Christmas Schnapps). Oh YES!!!

Please excuse me for the poor quality of this video. I used my mobile video camera and, as it was a spontaneous decision to make the video I seized the moment without concern for back lighting. Allow me to introduce the brothers Froelund who try and explain, to the best of their abilities (after already consuming a few shots), what's what of the homemade potions. Feel free to come with questions as it's not the clearest video in the world!