World Ocean Day falls on 8 June and Nordic spirits company Anora is marking the occasion by putting the spotlight on Skagerrak Gin.
Part of the celebrations include a striking makeover of The Moodie Davitt Report desktop homepage in advance of the occasion along with an elegantly curated treatment of our mobile website.
Skagerrak Gin takes inspiration from the Skagerrak strait, a biodiversity-rich body of water surrounded by Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
The dry gin, made with ingredients sourced from the coastal seascapes of Skagerrak, was crafted by six skilled bartenders from the most prestigious cocktail bars across the three Nordic countries.
Skagerrak Gin offers a clear juniper flavour with a distinct Nordic profile infused with angelica, caraway, dulse and coriander.
Elderflower, chamomile, rosehip and sea buckthorn are other Skagerrak-native botanicals included in the blend.
Angelica is a classic gin ingredient historically used as both medicine and natural flavouring in Viking culture.
Notably, the dry gin features a citrus caraway ingredient. Caraway is a common herb in the Nordic countries, and by using fractional distillation, Skagerrak was able to isolate its zesty aroma to create a dry gin with a touch of citrus.
Dulse, a wild seaweed found in the Skagerrak Sea, brings a fresh, slightly salty flavour reminiscent of fresh oysters. The salty aroma of seaweed balances the fresh, fruity and spicy aromas of the gin.
United by Our Sea
Skagerrak Gin is launching sustainable bottle formats in the third quarter of this year. Skagerrak’s brand purpose is to “contribute to a more sustainable future and inspire positive change for consumers”.
Skagerrak supports UN sustainability goals 12, 13 and especially SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and is advocating to raise awareness around these key issues. It partners with non-profit and community organisations on projects that protect the seas and marine environments.
Skagerrak Gin’s mission is to continuously minimise its environmental impact. According to the company, the next steps on that path are lighter glass bottles, increased use of recycled glass and recycling-compatible bottle decoration. ✈
