Fermented potato pulp flavoured with caraway seeds

April 30, 2009 9:17 AM

Where can I get Brennivin in the States? (Or online without ridiculous shipping)

I love this stuff, but don't really go to Iceland all that often (i.e. I went once). I've found online stores with high, but manageable prices -- unfortunately shipping is unbelievably expensive (shipping liquids internationally and all).

Do I have any options?

posted by wrok to food & drink (4 comments total)

I have always heard that brennivín is no longer sold in the US because of some sort of weird licensing issue involving its labeling. I've heard different stories as to why it is, so it may be an urban legend in Iceland. For what it's worth I've never come across it in the US. Back when it was distributed it was called Black Death.
posted by Kattullus at 10:38 AM on April 30

I found it!

http://www.nordicstore.net/icelandic_brennivin_521_prd1.htm

It took me some time, but you can buy it here. It's not cheap.
posted by jefeweiss at 10:42 AM on April 30

Yeah, Nordic Store and other Icelandic online shopping places have it. As far as I can tell it's all at about the same price, which is just under 40 dollars for a half-liter bottle.
posted by Kattullus at 11:42 AM on April 30

The shipping options at Nordic Store look a bit more varied and cheaper than the other places I've looked online. Thanks for the link.
posted by wrok at 12:16 PM on April 30