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Craft Gin for Winter in Estonia

Brrrrrrrr! The temperature could down as much as -30 degree in Estonia by the Baltic Sea. The chilly season lasts from November to March, paradoxically for many it is fun time. The chilled out crisp winter air is refreshing and the panoramic splendor heightened by snow fall is mesmerizing. Winters here hold a little secret read on...

Many enthusiastic holiday makers and travelers head to Estonia to spend fun time and regale. If you are a romance buff  then short diurnals are right for a candle light dinner in the cozy ambiance of the romantic enclaves with pubs, esplanades and bars. Whence the chimney start smoking it is the right time to imbibe Estonia's craft wonder the OSEL Gin. Do not be depressed if you are off booze there are equally exciting and warm spirits the Flaneur and Flaneuse by Lahhentagge.    

Spend the evening in mediaeval surroundings in the towns and cities which are a unique combination of ancient and modern edifices, castles, museums gardens, fine dine restaurants and cozy bars. If you are a solitude loving person that hire a cozy cottage ensconced in between snow covered forests and lakes . A stroll in the forest in winters is like a much wanted reset everything is frozen including the cascades hanging around like an enigmatic sheet of curtain.it is a fascinating experience.    

If your inclination exceeds indulgence in nature you can go for snowshoe hiking, head for a skating rink, take park in Karakat Safari on the lake, play golf, indulge in water sports, go sailing  or skiing. Things do not end here on a winter holiday in Estonia, the country is full of buzz when the snow hardens. Dog sledding or walk on the snow harden pathways are for those who do not wish to be a part of organized activities.      

Whatever you do in Estonia is winters, do not for get to warm up with Osel Craft gin and tonic. If you are a teetotaler, the finest alcohol free spirits from Lahhentagge Distillery awaits, the incredible Flanuese and Flaneur hard to forget spirits that keep you warm in the winters.    

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Say Cheers! On Holiday in Estonia

The salient confines of sylvan surroundings, the lovely beaches, and ancient monuments are enticing for those who travel on holidays. If you are an outgoing personality and a nature lover who wishes to stay cheerful all along the trip, visit Estonia.

It is not only the pristine landscape and the fresh unpolluted air; Estonia is a hub of throbbing nightlife at pubs and bars. It is a paradise for food lovers who also enjoy the drink accompaniments.  

The country matures its wine, and it is home to craft beer and gin. An old hand at Vodka distillation produces the finest. Estonia has the finest craft gin in Europe, and wait if you are a teetotaler, some spirits will let you shout out loud. Cheers! 

Lahhentagge Distillery is situated in the confines of a UNESCO heritage site, the isle of Saaremaa. Unpolluted, brimming with fresh air and pristine forests, no place on Earth could be better for craft distillation. Travelers love to frequent the woods and the lovely beaches at Saaremaa. Distillers love to forage for the best herbs growing amidst pristine vegetation in wild abundance.   

Osel Gin distilled from fresh juniper, finest angelica roots with a base made of rye that grows the best in Estonia is a real treat. If you are a connoisseur, Osel Gin is a must-try. Handcrafted to perfection, the spirit is making waves in Europe, not only in Estonia. Flaneur non-alcohol spirit or Flaneuse is a must to carry along for teetotalers while holidaying in Estonia.    

Vana Tallinn is a considered a National Drink here, and it is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages. If you love beer, then try Saku or Le Coq. With plenty of pubs, bars, and alcohol stores, you are replenished with the finest brew everywhere on travel. The pubs and bars with throbbing music in Parnu are the best bet for night owls who wish to jive till the wee hours of the morning. 

A visit to Tallinn on travel is a must for holidaymakers. The fun begins from the Capital City and continues all over the towns and finest sightseeing places. Tallinn offers the best food in aesthetic restaurants. In addition, most of the restaurants in the capital provide a broad spectrum of liquors, the finest in Europe.   

Some of the finest holiday hot spots in Europe are in Estonia. Here is a list: 

Tallinn

Parnu

Saaremaa

Viljandi

Soomaa National Park

Matsalu National Park

Hiiumaa

The hustle-bustle of Tallinn and Parnu, tall stand poking out from swamps, peat bogs, and nature all around you. Estonia is the place to enjoy an unpolluted destination, whether in big cities or remote confines. Never forget to say cheers!  

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Bars in Summer Capital Parnu Estonia

Estonians call it the summer capital, this little picturesque resort town Parnu, fourth largest in Estonia. Confined within a large bay, it is protected from Baltic Sea rough weather when it goes awry. Visitor love to enjoy a tipple one of Estonia’s finest craft Gin Osel at the beach here.  

Parnu Estonia

The serene and calm sandy beaches are the prime attraction of the summer capital, but there is more.  Long sunny days of summers in Estonia offer more than beach fun, and motor race. 

Parnu is a place for gourmet dining in fine dine restaurants, cozy pubs and bars and street side café. The charismatic beauty of this amazing country is highlighted by place like Parnu and Saaremaa.   

On a summer holiday, after a sunny day spent on the sandy beach you would like to head straight for the bar that are in plenty here.  Well in between you can ease out at the golf course, visit a concert hall or get adrenaline flowing at the racetrack. 

Parnu is a fun place and a visit in summer is most rewarding. The temperate weather and calm winds and sun all are elements of a great holiday. There is no dearth of entertainment in this town. But if you are a food and spirit type, head for the bars and pubs within an easy reach. They are everywhere.

Estonia Nightlife: Food & Drinks  

Estonians always distilled the finest alcohols, be it wine, beer, vodka or gin. Step in the cozy confines of a bar at Parnu with mesmerizing lights and pulsating music for the finest tipple. Most bars and nightclubs also serve food late in the night. Here is the list: 

Pärnu Kuursaal -  Mere puiestee 22, Pärnu

Hit the dance floor after a good meal with finest in drinks. It is more of a party place as some reviews speak of a slow service. Nevertheless a live band keeps the floor abuzz for friends who believe in night long parties.  Serves a wide range of liquor.

Vaike Kuuba Parnu -  Ranna Puiestee 1, Parnu 80012 Estonia

A good place for kids at lunch time and for night full of drinks. Serves both lunch and dinner besides a wide array of drinks.  Nice location on the beach and best place for mojitos, and kid fun in the morning. Good music. Dj, plenty of food on the menu. Tipplers should reach by sunset.  

Kultuuriklubi Tempel -  Akadeemia 7, Parnu 80011 Estonia

A place for music lovers especially Estonian artists and international artists hip hop and what not. Cozy and Happening place in Parnu. Reviews from very good to excellent. 

Kassa -  Ruutli 40, Parnu 80010 Estonia

Enjoy Retro Music at this nightclub in center of Parnu. Serves best cocktails in friendly atmosphere. 

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Experience Estonia

A great Country in Europe Estonia is known for lot many things. Discover in Videos

Video 10 Facts about Estonia

Lahhetagge Osel Gin Distillery in Estonia

Interview Handcrafted Osel Gin Creator Marit Poor Estonia 

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Botanical Spirits The Next Big Niche

When we talk of gin we are actually referring to botanical spirits since the drink contain loads of herbal infusions. The re-distillation  using soluble extracts, herbs, shrubs and essential oils creates an amazing diversity of aroma and flavor. Thus versatility of botanical spirits like gin is simple beyond comprehension. The markets are now abuzz with craft alcohols and the distilleries are blooming all over Europe. The success of small batch gin handcrafted to perfection, batch after batch is attributed to controlled distillation and the master blenders behind the creativity. Take example of Estonian Gin Osel distilled by Lahhentagge, it is an instant success thanks to the master blender Maarit Poor.  The produce is a raging success and is expanding in Europe fast. 

Remember for a potable alcoholic drink called gin it is essential that the juniper berry flavor dominates. This is the central character of the liquor, and it is followed globally to respect and maintain the identity of the category, and uniformity of taste and flavor. If a distillery deviates from this practice classifying their produce as gin would become difficulty, and most importantly finding loyal tipplers would be very much difficult. For gin has made a mark in the mind body and soul of regular tipplers and they are definitely not seeking a half baked stuff. Experiments have been made where in the quantity of juniper has been reduced or totally done away with. The experiments have ended up as miserable failures.    

The spectacular diversity is creating a new niche with the realization that their favorite tipple is being powered by healthy green stuff. We know how healthy are the derivates of herbs and shrubs, besides this spirit contains powdered spices, essential oils of fruits and whatnot. More the better. Although possibility of inclusion of so many botanical is exhilarating but crafting them into a loveable blend in very difficult, hence most of the distilleries keep themselves to simple juniper based formulae. 

Whence your tipple is powered by loads of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals you will definitely become passionate about it. The rising sales globally is a vindication of this phenomena.   

Botanical Spirits are not a novelty for they are popular since time immemorial. Apart from gin, you have flavored Vodka and the likes but their popularity never grew. There are many new entrants which have deviated from the standards and used herbal infusions to create a new niche but with little success and mention. One produce that has been able to make a break through and is classified as a botanical spirit is “Ketel One” and as expected it is a flavored Vodka. 

Maharajahs of yore in India  have already created wonderful spiced alcohols but the success remained within the confines of their realms. Such drinks never gained global popularity like gin first distilled in Europe.  It was the British in the country that popularized G&T the  spirit and tonic combination that has become a legend now all over the World. For G&T there is no limit and the combo has crossed over boundaries like the scotch whiskey has done.   

Thus, it was a renaissance that was needed  for resurgence of the craft alcohol and so we are experiencing bloom now. There are racks filled with these craft gin botanical wonders the world over, and no other drink finds so much space dedicated to it in bars, restaurants, lounge and clubs. The space attracts not only G&T consuming veterans but the millennials have also joined the band wagon and propelling the liquid alcohols to stardom.     

Should we say? 

Have a botanical spirit to keep the doctor away? 

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Highball Gin Cocktails

Gin and Tonic often G&T is a high ball cocktail. The combo paints a picture of staid, clear stuff with usual combination of only gin and tonic. Regular and boring stuff you would say. Well let me tell you! You are mistaken. First of all gin itself is a mind boggling diverse spirit. If you read how it is made, the variants that emerge due to types of processes used, how different bases are prepared and the infinite botanical, all will astound you and make dizzy. 

You understand how difficult it is to be recognized as a connoisseur in the infinite World of gin. If you conjure of tonic as a simple lemony stuff with bitter quinine and sweet sugar you are partially right. 

Left shift to Lahhentagge Distillery in Estonia. It is probably the first in Europe which dares to test the unconventional, be it craft gin, gin substitutes or liqueur. It is the first distillery to create a recipe for tonic soda using spruce. Yes the same old Christmas Tree that comes to our minds whence X’Mas approaches. 

The Estonic soda is available in three flavors. 

Juniper

Cardamom

Spruce    

Use all three in separate recipes with Osel Gin to make a diverse high ball gin cocktail. That is it the fun has just begun. 

Highball Cocktails 

To get to know the stuff better highball cocktails are those with a spirit base and plenty of non alcoholic mixer usually a tonic or a coke to name a few. The cocktail is often aerated using a soda. The spirit base is usually a rum, gin, scotch whiskey or even a vodka. When gin is used as a base then we have G&T. As a reminder let me stress again the the bitter quinine is used  much less, and it has become more of a flavoring agent which imparts the much required subtle bitterness.  

Highball as the name suggest is served in tall glasses, it originated during the increasing popularity of railways. Highball cocktails where frequently served during the rail journeys in the dining cars.  

Gin Gin Mule Recipe 

A well known gin highball cocktail the recipe is simple with only one line for gin the botanical liquor unlike as the name suggest. There other is ginger beer which is non alcoholic please note.  This modern classic was created by Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club in New York. 

A little mojito, a dash of lime juice, some fresh mint leaves, some syrup and gin and ginger beer turns this cocktail into a bewitching surprise. The little bit of mojito separates it from Moscow Mule.  

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No Alcohol Gin A Substitute

People love to drink but some people wish to avoid alcohol in the beverages they consume due to being abstainers or religious followers. Some tipplers avoid spirits for a brief period due to health concerns. But nevertheless, they feel great with a glass in hand, full of spirits, and be a part of a happening party or event without actually imbibing alcohol. 

A glass full of plain soda, soft drink or fruit juice looks out standish and even a mocktail falls short in such August gatherings. But what if you are served a glass full of spirits. I am sure you will love it even as an abstainer. 

In contemporary times distilled spirits without alcohol are available all over the globe. They are alternatives created by extracting alcohol leaving all other goodies alone. Thus you consume a spirited drink which is akin to gin and yet do not break a personal rule or get tipsy.       

Gin alternatives come close to the spirited drinks and the best example is set by Lahhhetagge Distillery in Estonia. Based in Saaremaa County and powered by creative ingenuity of Maarit Poor the master blender the non alcoholic drinks are experiencing rising sale and acceptance among Estonians and the EU countries.   

Lahhentagge Distillery is a pioneer in distilling gin alternatives like Flaneur and Flaneuse. You can help yourself straight, mix with tonic or include in an innovative cocktail recipe.   

Many with uncontrolled drinking habits and teetotaler find succor in this new Avatar. More brands are being sold in the market and coming closer to the sales of alcoholic booze.  These drinks devoid of alcohol are included in the family recreation shopping list and are consumed quiet frequently now. Unlike soft drinks, they retain the gist of hard spirits along with spiciness carry a well balanced aroma and taste, they leave no stone unturned to qualify as amazingly fresh and tongue tingling delights.

Although labeled as an adult drink which is a misnomer the popularity of alcohol free spirits  is not limited to one generation alone. It is finding popularity among young adults, women and veterans alike. And the labels are seen quite regularly in major events, celebrity get together, and celebrations across the World.  As cocktails they never fail to enliven a party and are becoming crucial ingredients of many recipes. Estonian dining experience is simply amazing and the gin alternatives successfully replace wines.  

Popular brands of non alcoholic drinks are on spotlight globally. They are being much favored by citizens of countries where prohibition is in place due to religious ideals.  Flaneur and Flaneur have entered into a fast rising segment. The awards attributed to them are proof of stupendous success in Estonia and EU.  

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Gin & Botanicals & Exotic Infusions

The unique character of gin s created by the botanical we know as juniper, herbs, shrubs and roots. Gin is a redistilled alcoholic drink and is infused with botanical in the second distillation. The infusion is created by steeping the botanical into alcohol  for few hours to few weeks depending upon what you are planning to brew? 

The spirit accords greater liberty to create your own blend whether at home or in your distillery. The blend is central to aroma and taste and you arrive at a recipe after much sweat since innumerable trails will be required if you are not a professional blender.   

Best is to be familiar with blends created by craft distilleries and how to articles on Internet Platforms. You create bold and assertive flavor or make it a subtle experience by using botanical as garnish. It is all about experience and experiment  and persistence. Most important are the botanicals within your reach. You can forage for best in the confines of the neighborhood or order them from far away lands to make your produce exotic.   

Not only botanicals even the base can be changed according to the taste and aroma desired. Usually vodka is the preferred base but there can be many types of vodka to choose from. Blenders usually distill their own base like the Lahhentagge Distillery which chooses fresh rye from Estonia, that is rich in flavor and delivers a robust experience once the distillation is complete. 

Craft distilleries like Estonian Lahhentagge prefer local juniper and botanical from neighborhood confines. They forage timely to obtain best herbs and roots from Saaremaa County a biodiversity hub in Estonia. Thus the ingredients are fresh and have not lost their aromatic oils that are crucial in flavoring the spirits. 

But nevertheless you can use exotic ingredients if you have an extended reach, and the costing permits the infusion in your spirit. The idea of blending spices and herbs from far away lands seeming enticing but exotic flavoring is not easy to obtain until unless the recipe calls from aged or dried ingredients that is why craft distilleries use local ingredients which are easy to obtain. 

Another advantage of using local ingredients is that the produce becomes more trustworthy for local consumers and exotic for overseas loyalist. Thus the benefit accrues more widely .from using local strategies than jumping around all over the World.     

What more, you can exploit your own garden for fresh flowers and herbs or visit the neighborhoods to forage. Creating a fine gin blend is like painting on a white board or a plan canvas, it is your creativity and master brush strokes that will create masterpiece and this applies to gin flavoring as well.   

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Estonian Gin Osel

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Osel Gin Estonia

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Estonic Soda Estonia

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Gin Alternative A New Trend

Gin is a healthy drink thanks to the botanical, but the alcohol in large amounts can damage your health and can even cause death. This is called binge drinking which is as bad as chronic addiction. The consumption thus has to be limited and only for recreation. 

When there is a craving beyond normal it calls for some rationalization to curb the habit of drinking. But control is not at all easy and drinkers find it hard to give up the habit.

Gin Alternative or Alcohol Free Drinks

Gin alternatives are excellent gateways and provide relief to mind, body and soul. There are a copy of gin minus the alcohol which is extracted post distillation. This technique helps in retaining all the flavors of the botanicals and only extracts alcohol. Thus you have an impersonation of the spirit without much difference. 

Lahhentagge Distillery in Estonia has been the first to produce gin alternative or alcohol free gin. The products have already won awards at prestigious events and are experiencing a study growth. The two drinks Flaneur and Flaneuse are available in Estonia and in rest of Europe.

World over there are many companies that have started the production non alcoholic beverages which impart the taste of spirit but with zero alcohol content. There are some drinks which are clubbed with this category but do contain small amounts of traces of alcohol. This category is accepted by teetotalers and periodic abstainers but not by religious consumers for whom alcohol is a taboo. The later prefer zero proof gin in parties and celebrations.    

Companies like Lahhentagge, Seedlip and Ritual are making juniper led drinks which are closest to the tradition gin. The botanical content may vary but nevertheless they are becoming popular all over the globe. Seedlip is the pioneer in this alternative beverage segment. These are distilled non alcoholic drinks unlike the soft drinks and fruit cocktails which do not go through the distillation process.           

These drinks are enabling many addicts to reduce consumption or completely stay of alcohol. Besides they are good substitute for parties and celebration as well since participants do not feel left out. They too can say cheers and be part of the events where soft drinks and fruit cocktails do not fit at all.    

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Gin Courage The Apocryphal Story

Well it is “Dutch Courage” that is behind the gin predecessor Genevar that was first made in Holland. Most of the beverages and spirits have evolved as digestive or medicinal concoctions a good alternate to  future development as spirit. 

The advent of Genevar happened in sixteenth century whence a monk used juniper in wine a tipple created to accord salubrious properties. It eventually ended up as Jenevar or as the English called it “Genevar”. They drank this before the wars and lost all fear whence tipsy. Thus the newly born gin became Dutch Courage probably a beating down memory of war with the Dutch. In those days there were frequent wars especially between the colonizers and the apocryphal stories do reek of some truth as fa as savagery and brutality is concerned.    

But in truth this mixing of juniper extract with wine had been in use much earlier in Greece, Italy and elsewhere. Hence whence modern day gin or rather craft gin came into the vogue juniper became central to the spirit. Nowadays without the juniper botanical infusion the spirit is not classified as such name it whatever you wish but not gin.   

For courage, fitness of fun the tipple became immensely popular in Great Britain or UK as it is called. The English really took fancy for this spirit in a big way somewhere after after the eight years war with the Dutch.  

Described as liqueur of juniper berry extract the reference changed from genevar to gen and then to gin and here it has stayed put. Eventually during the renaissance  when the popularity exploded for many reasons but perhaps more so for patronage provided to common man by the Government. 

Then G&T came into picture this invention was out of sheer necessity. The bitter quinine was difficult to ingest and what better if one added lemon flavored tonic and potent gin to it. It became a classic drink with a short time among the British officers and soldiers alike. The survival became a style and later on with due moderation of bitter quinine it became an upper class classic. 

Upper Class American in the new World too began to patronize G&T whence it reached them during the renaissance in 19th Century. Although there was a period of lull, the gin bloom has reignited passions in the contemporary Era and the drink is once again popular not only in Americas and UK but all over Europe and APAC region as well.         

Gin evolved continuously the dry gin came into being containing less sugar and this is called London Dry Gin a style not necessary distilled in London. Plymouth became popular in USA which is sweeter.  Many more variants came in recent time and the World it seems has stuck to craft gin like Osel Gin from Estonia.

The first to arrive was craft beer and then gin followed as handcrafted and small batch production. Osel Gin from Estonia is not alone the produce now stretches as far as India with exotic botanical like betel leaf becoming popular infusions. 

Well another story has begun now with Flaneur and Flaneuse from Lahhentagge Distillery in Estonia. The world is accepting non alcoholic gin with aplomb. Will we witness another revolution?   

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Gin Love! Try Handcrafted Best!

The best means of gaining knowledge about gin is to have more of it. Drink new brands especially those handcrafted and small batch. Gin is a re-distilled alcoholic drink which is flavored by botanical infusions, chiefly juniper berry extract. 

If you go deep into the range of botanical that brace your tipple you will sink deeper and never come out. In short, you will become a connoisseur of this amazing tipple that can be had as G&T or as cocktail. 

Do you wish to make it at home? Then head straight for the neighborhood wilderness. It is more likely that you will come across some wonderful herbs and roots, perhaps a variety no one has ever tried before. This is what makes the spirit unique, every sip full of exotic aroma and experience of an overwhelming flavor. 

This is one alcohol that can be inspired by a long walk in the wilderness as it happened with Maarit Poor in Lahhentagge. In the salubrious climes of Saaremaa Country village Lahhentagge, amidst a cluster of natural wonders and salt laced gentle breeze of the Baltic Sea Osel Gin was born. By the way Saaremaa is a biosphere reserve full of nature down to the core herbs, shrubs trees and all.  

An artist that spins colors on an empty canvass to create fascinating art, she decided to go for blending the best from local herbs. And it was not long before the mix of inspiration, skills, and hard work paid rich dividend. Using home grown rye, the best in Estonia, fresh juniper berry extract and local botanical foraged right from the neighborhood she distilled the finest gin in Europe aptly named as OSEL a Swedish name for Saaremaa. 

The journey into the World of spirits did not end with  Osel, in fact it had just begun, and Lahhentagge Distillery tool bold steps further. 

With the success of Osel Gin marketed to Europe the next step was surprisingly not a tipple. It was a tipple impersonator a gin without alcohol. Flaneur followed by Flaneuse emerged as classics alcohol free spirits. These can be had straight or mixed to create spell binding cocktails.  

Nevertheless, the teetotalers left disoriented in a cocktail party so far waded into the picture and rebounded with the finest spirit alternative or a warm exotic cocktail in hand. Yes, they were in, for both the award winning spirits are not beverage or cold drink, they are  full-fledged spirits with aroma and flavor minus the hangover that follows the other day.       

And if you did not have enough out came Gin Liqueur, mild, sweet and full of flavor. Osel Gin Liqueur can be had straight or as part of gin cocktails - the choice is yours. 

We are not going to leave out Estonic Tonic Soda. It is wonderfully flavored by spruce, juniper and cardamom. Pick your choice to imbibe your favorite G&T or an amazing cocktail. As a connoisseur try more and more. What Next!

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Estonia Historic Relationship with Alcohol

Nowhere is the country rated as highest  alcohol consumer neither are there uncontrolled cases related to violence, yet Estonia ranks as the finest producer of craft liquor and beer. There is a museum dedicated to  Distillery Industry in Estonia, it is situated next to Moe Distillery in Tapa Parish. The exhibits relating to the spirit industry are placed in a chronological order, and the contribution is from many distilleries in the country. 

This is confirmed by APC percentage which has come down from 14.8 to 10.3 in the subsequent years. APC stand for per capital consumption of alcohol. It was comparatively higher than Nordic countries but lower than Lithuania and Lativia the price being double that that of countries mentioned. In order to put a leash on uncontrolled consumption pertinent legislation have been the key to put a check on this. 

The regulation depended upon check on sales and reach, limit advertisement and impose higher taxes. These factors were conducing in bringing down APC in the country to a sustainable level and prevent harm caused by excess consumption. The limits in time of sale also plays a role and this has been set restricted in the Baltic Nation. Control over under age drinking and displays have also come into being in Estonia for the good of the people. 

Hard drink consumption in Estonia has been much influenced by the pattern in Russia or erstwhile Soviet Union. This explains the proliferation of Vodka which off late has been tempered by introduction of handcrafted Osel Gin and beer. But a better alternative have been provided by Flaneur and Flaneuse two gin alternatives which are becoming popular.    

Lahhentagge Distillery’s production of non alcoholic gin substitute will play a major role in curbing rise of alcoholism in Estonia. The alcohol free spirits offer same level of recreation in events and cocktail parties as the spirits do. But the experience is akin to hard liquor in taste and aroma thus reducing the need to go for liquor containing spirit. The alcohol free products have already won awards at prestigious events and competitions and the sale of Flaneur and Flaneuse continues to rise in Europe. 

Viru Valge vodka brand received geographical indicator status recently bring the country of par with quality production of alcohol. Another introduction by Lahhentagge has been that of gin liqueur which contains less spirit than other hard drinks. 

A complete ban is not possible since that will give rise to production and smuggling of toxic and low quality alcohol which would be detrimental to health. It is best to regulate quality alcohol in Estonia distilled by registered distilleries. The Baltic country has been distilling spirits since way back in historical times. It  has recently migrated to the production of craft beer and gin besides substitutes without alcohol.     

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Estonia Drinks & Food

With recent geographical indicator award to Estonian Vodka and the recent hot unicorn success Estonia has once again topped the chart. Vodka distillation is of old for Estonia, this has been recently followed by distillation of Osel craft gin at Lahhentagge in Saaremaa County.  

These are the factors that lead to a robust economy and increase in tourism for this Eastern European Nation. The country has excelled in industrial infrastructure since time immemorial thanks to enterprising populace and excellent talent pool. 

Food and drinks are mainstay of the economy, and the country distills finest beverages and spirits using local botanical and raw materials.  The creation of handcrafted gin and spruce flavored tonic which is unique and a responsible product has brought laurels to the Nation in whole of Europe and placed  it on par with standards prevailing in EU. 

Saaremaa the least polluted clean air countryside is a promising tourism destination and holds a secret. It is an erstwhile home to vodka production, and now produces award winning alcohol like Osel gin. Lahhentagge Distillery is a small batch production company handcrafting the finest spirits. It also produces two award winning non alcoholic gin alternative the Flaneur and Flaneuse. 

Always ahead seems to be the moto and the gin substitutes prove it right. No wait! We cannot leave out Estonic tonic soda which is flavored by spruce, juniper and cardamom what more!  

Estonia has an impressive food sector with the industry growing exponentially.  The bars, pubs and restaurants proliferating the towns have their own story to narrate. Do travel to this East European Nation on Baltic Sea to discover the finest cuisine that it has nurtured and evolved into the modern times. 

The availability of raw foods or edible materials or rather ingredients is very much local and the freshness keeps the moral of the master chefs high. To constantly bolster the food and drink industry there is a revolution in making with intense R&D and innovations brought about the old and established along with the entrepreneurs.    

You can come across the finest bakery and confectionery items in the country. There is a constant flow of gastronomic delights for travelers. if you think that the table ends with drinks you are grossly wrong for their is never ending list of delights if you are a food and drinks connoisseur. 

To top it Lahhentagge Distillery in Estonia has crafted a new gin liqueur for straight consumption and cocktail. By the way, stop over at any bar or pub and check some pulsating range of gin cocktails in the country, and you will not be disappointed.    

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Travel Cocktail! A Holiday in Estonia

The esplanade at Lahhentagge in Estonia is a perfect place to begin travel in Estonia with the finest handcrafted gin in hand. Yes, Lahhentagge is the place where Osel Gin is being distilled. It is hometown of Maarit Poor and Tarmo Virki the couple who cofounded the distillery. 

Here the luscious craft tonic is being distilled in most responsive way. Estonic Tonic is flavored by spruce or second hand Christmas Trees.  As you travel from one place to another carry finest tonic water from Estonian Island of Saaremaa County.

Saaremaa of which Lahhentagge is a part, is one of the most charismatic place of Earth. Set for eclectic travel devoid of rush. A biosphere reserve declared by UNESCO it one fine place to begin your exciting travels. Enjoy the salty winds of Baltic Sea and trace the steps of Vikings who set foot here in ancient times. 

Other place point besides beach on the seashores are the people, food and lot of activities to mingle around and enjoy the holiday. On gin festivals do not forget to enjoy Osel Gin and if you are a G&T guy or girl than mix Estonic Soda to sip, and loiter around the beach. 

Your journey in the picturesque counties of Estonia have begun with a bang. The Nation by the Sea is very much a part of Europe and imbibes the cultural ethos prevailing all around. But Estonia is unique it is one of the most literate Nation in EU and is buzzing with vigor. The Country lead IT development besides the wide spectrum of industries that make it self sufficient and creates a robust economy.  

Stay connected with nature and visit Kaali Crater, Saare Lighthouse, Panga Cliff and Angla Windmills. What more! Nature stretches wide all around and accompanies you throughout in Saare County a panoramic splendor incredible. 

From here stretch out to Kuressarre, Talinn Capital City, Tartu all for some lovely sightseeing, ogling and romantic historical buildings and fun filled night life spent in company of friendly Estonians. There is more to Estonia at Northern Europe a country that is full diverse but charismatic terrain ranging from rocky beaches, pristine forests, and a number of picturesque water bodies that create magic.  The towns and cities are dotted with ancient edifice of historical significance. Its worth admiring the wonderful structures on your travels they are enchanting. 

Do visit the fine dine restaurants, pubs, bars and loads of eateries serving classic Estonian food. The places are full of events, shows and fairs it is an amazing mix of cultural diversity and a colorful life.