Aquavit with Christian Krogstad

After founding House Spirits in the early 2000s, Christian Krogstad became one of the leading distillers in the United States. From Aviation Gin to Westward Whiskey, he's been at the forefront of the spirits industry. However Aquavit is what we are discussing on today's episode and it's incredibly unique qualities. From the humble beginnings of Scandinavian dinners, to the Bloody Viking, we'll cover the gamut of what Aquavit is, how it is made, and how best to drink it.

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Which new bourbon are we pumped about? What does it take to be a master journeyman? Where are we excited to travel to next? The Manual is dedicated to helping men live a more engaged life – and that means learning new things. Each week, our podcast crew invites an expert, artisan, or craftsman for a round-table discussion on what’s new, exciting, and unique in their trade. While food and drink tend to dominate the conversation, we touch on everything from travel to fashion.