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Nordiculously Good

 Translating  from the Latin aqua vitae, meaning “water of life” Aquavit was, in its earliest days, believed to have healing powers the likes of warding off disease and old age. This liqueur has a LONG history-like 1300s long. By the 15th century it was thought to cure alcoholism(?). And today it’s known to be a useful aid in digestion.

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Aquavit wears many different hats depending on which region  you are tasting from. The Swedish variant is usually distilled from grain and has heavier anise and fennel flavour, while Norwegian Aquavit is made from potatoes and dons  cuminy, citrus peely notes. Danish Aquavit also usually uses grain as the base, but tends to profile dill, coriander and caraway. 

Just as they vary in style and flavour, depending where you are, the traditions around the way you enjoy Aquavit are also vastly different. Scandinavians take their aquavit straight up, like a chilled shot, with the exception of Copenhagen in the winter, where it will usually be served with coffee. In Norway, Aquavit is usually sipped slowly to enjoy and experience its barrel-aging.

Aquavit has made its way into US bars and has the versatility all bartenders love to play with. Experience it in a Negroni riff or spritz. Of course there’s always the option to enjoy it like a Viking, just don’t forget the eye contact. Skaal!


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New Orleans 2021 Saint Patrick’s Day in NOLA

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We were so, so so, sososo sad when we had to cancel our 2020 Halloween Pilot trip to New Orleans. But the only thing that matters more to us than everyone having a good time, is everyone’s well being.

So we went ahead and postponed.

We have done a ton of research and decided to reschedule our pilot to New Orleans for 2021. We have researched insurance policies and read really long and boring fine print on airplane refund policies.

We will be traveling to New Orleans March 12th-19th, 2021.

Our 7 day, 6 night excursion will be 100% refundable in the case of a national pandemic, natural disaster, or end of the world scenario.

You will get your money back if the world stops again. Which hopefully it won’t because this is going to be A LOT OF FUN.

The trip will cost $1,300. That will include flight from New York to MSY, travelers insurance, accommodations, daily seminars, stocked house fridge, and transportation to and from the airport in New Orleans.

We have a payment plan in place for those who sign up from June-August 2020. Your payments will be equally distributed until the March, 2021. Deadline for sign up will be November 30, 2020. All payments for those signing up after August 30, 2020 will be due by December 30, 2020.

To sign up, click here!

We are excited. In these really hard times, we look forward to having something to look forward to. Please contact us via email if you any questions!

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