Denmark – A culture of enjoyment beyond wine
Denmark does not appear on any wine list, and that is exactly what makes this category interesting. Instead of grape varieties and terroir, here you will find what defines Danish culture of enjoyment: licorice as a delicacy, aged rum with a long history, and non-alcoholic alternatives that can do more than just juice.
Lakrids by Bülow – the focus
The largest part of the Danish range comes from Lakrids by Bülow in Copenhagen. The manufacturer coats licorice cores with chocolate, caramel or fruit and thinks in terms of varieties the way others think of chocolates: salmiak and sea salt for the purists, passion fruit, mango & vanilla or strawberries & cream for those who like it fruity. Plus the mix and selection boxes if you want to try your way through.
A.H. Riise – Rum with Danish history
The brand dates back to a Danish pharmacist on St. Croix and today stands for carefully aged rum with depth and character. From the accessible XO Reserve to the exclusive Non Plus Ultra Very Rare – four bottles that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Sparkling Tea – the low-alcohol alternative
The organic sparkling teas from Copenhagen are the most independent answer to the question of what to put in the glass when it shouldn't be wine: composed of tea, sparkling, with real structure instead of sweetness. They are available non-alcoholic and with 5% alcohol, all in organic quality.
Your entry into the Danish range
With 42 items between 8.95 and 109.00 EUR, the selection ranges from a tin of licorice as a souvenir to a collector's bottle. In addition, there is Gammel Dansk, the Danish bitter classic – it is part of breakfast in Denmark, which you don't have to copy, but should have tried once.
