Akvavit in Portland, OR?
November 24, 2010 11:11 AM Subscribe
Where can I buy Akvavit/Aquavit in Portland, Oregon?
I know local distillers House Spirits make a Krogstad Aquavit, but I've never seen it in a liquor store. I don't need this specific Aquavit, any brand would do.
Does anyone know where I could purchase a bottle of the stuff in Portland? If I could buy it today, that would be fantastic.
Thanks for getting me drunk Norwegian style hive mind!
I know local distillers House Spirits make a Krogstad Aquavit, but I've never seen it in a liquor store. I don't need this specific Aquavit, any brand would do.
Does anyone know where I could purchase a bottle of the stuff in Portland? If I could buy it today, that would be fantastic.
Thanks for getting me drunk Norwegian style hive mind!
Best answer: We bought a bottle (of House Spirits, in fact) at a liquor store on 12th & Hawthorn. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the store!
I'm pretty sure I have seen Aquavit at other liquor stores around town, though, so it might not be too hard to find.
posted by DrGirlfriend at 11:19 AM on November 24, 2010
I'm pretty sure I have seen Aquavit at other liquor stores around town, though, so it might not be too hard to find.
posted by DrGirlfriend at 11:19 AM on November 24, 2010
Response by poster: Oh! The liquor store on 11th and Hawthorne. I'll give them both a call. Thanks!
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:33 AM on November 24, 2010
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:33 AM on November 24, 2010
Best answer: I have seen many House Spirits at the liquor store on Hawthorne between 36th x 37th as well...they have a pretty great selection there, if that's closer to you. House Spirit's tasting room is pretty amazing, and worth the trip, even if it's out of the way.
posted by furnace.heart at 11:48 AM on November 24, 2010
posted by furnace.heart at 11:48 AM on November 24, 2010
i live just off hawthorne and 37th…ummmm, what liquor store??
posted by violetk at 11:59 AM on November 24, 2010
posted by violetk at 11:59 AM on November 24, 2010
Best answer: One of the few benefits of the OLCC system is that everything is uniform and online:
http://www.olcc.state.or.us/pdfs/category_price_list.pdf
I only saw 3 aquavits, Krogstad at $24.45, Linie at $23.95 and Aalbord (under akvavit) at $21.95.
I've heard the liquor store in the Pearl caters (surprise!) to a more upscale crowd. If your local doesn't carry it, call them next.
furnace.heart: FWIW, that store is in the 40s, not the 30s on upper Hawthorne.
posted by turbodog at 12:00 PM on November 24, 2010
http://www.olcc.state.or.us/pdfs/category_price_list.pdf
I only saw 3 aquavits, Krogstad at $24.45, Linie at $23.95 and Aalbord (under akvavit) at $21.95.
I've heard the liquor store in the Pearl caters (surprise!) to a more upscale crowd. If your local doesn't carry it, call them next.
furnace.heart: FWIW, that store is in the 40s, not the 30s on upper Hawthorne.
posted by turbodog at 12:00 PM on November 24, 2010
Best answer: One of the few benefits of the OLCC system is that everything is uniform and online:
One of the better benefits is http://www.oregonliquorsearch.com/
Yes, an online database of what booze is where!
posted by Mister Fabulous at 12:06 PM on November 24, 2010 [2 favorites]
One of the better benefits is http://www.oregonliquorsearch.com/
Yes, an online database of what booze is where!
posted by Mister Fabulous at 12:06 PM on November 24, 2010 [2 favorites]
Response by poster: They definitely got it at the 11th Avenue Liquor store (11th and SE Hawthorne). Thanks everyone!
posted by Lutoslawski at 2:03 PM on November 24, 2010
posted by Lutoslawski at 2:03 PM on November 24, 2010
Response by poster: Well, I picked up a bottle of the Aalborg Akvavit and the Krosgstad! We've only tried the Aalborg so far, but it was decidedly delicious! Skol!
Mister Fabulous - that's a sweet idea for a site but as it pans out, it listed only one liquor store in Portland that sold one variety of Aquavit, and there are several that sell several...so maybe it isn't updated often? Seems like it's probably more useful if you don't live in the metro area. Still a great concept. Would love to see that developed.
Thank you everyone!
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:23 PM on November 24, 2010
Mister Fabulous - that's a sweet idea for a site but as it pans out, it listed only one liquor store in Portland that sold one variety of Aquavit, and there are several that sell several...so maybe it isn't updated often? Seems like it's probably more useful if you don't live in the metro area. Still a great concept. Would love to see that developed.
Thank you everyone!
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:23 PM on November 24, 2010
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