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Gammeldansk

Gammel Dansk is a Danish alcoholic beverage produced by Danish Distillers Ltd. (De Danske Spritfabrikker A/S) in Dalby, Denmark in southeast Zealand (Sjælland). Traditionally it was drunk by Danes at certain festive occasions, often in connection with breakfast meals, brunch or at wedding anniversaries and birthday celebrations (which in Denmark traditionally begins in the morning)[1] . The name "Gammel Dansk" translates directly from Danish as "Old Danish".

Description

Gammel Dansk is a bitters liquor and was originally created to become a competitor on the Danish market to other bitters such as Underberg and Fernet Branca. It is matured with 29 types of herbs, spices and even flowers, making it similar to other stomach bitters, such as Peychaud's Bitters or Jägermeister - though it has gained no mainstream popularity, as last mentioned. These herbs and spices include angelica, star anise, nutmeg, anise, ginger, laurel, gentian, Seville orange and cinnamon, and several others. The complete recipe is kept secret.

History

The development of Gammel Dansk commenced in 1964 and was led by master blender J.K. Asmund who also worked as factory manager for Danish Distillers in Roskilde. Three years later the production of the bitter started, and it has since become one of the most recognizable strong alcoholic beverages on the Danish market.[2]

In 2007 Danish Distillers launched a new product which, as a tribute to J.K. Asmund, was labeled Asmund Special.

On 14 March 2014, Arcus, the owners of the Gammel Dansk brand, announced that production would move to Norway. [3]

References

  1. ^ "BREAKFAST". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
  2. ^ Den store danske netordbog
  3. ^ "Mister job: Gammel Dansk flytter til Norge". Nyhedsavisen. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
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