LCBO Food & Drink Travel 2026

Denmark

DANISH FISH CAKES WITH REMOULADE P. 94

Watch for releases of Aalborg Taffel Aquavit (VINTAGES 42984, 700 mL, $40.60), part of the Destination Collection at the LCBO. Keep in the freezer, Danish style, and use it to perk up a Canadian staple, the Bloody Caesar. Denmark’s signature spirit. Although it makes a great Martini, it’s often just served cold and paired with pickles and herring. WHERE Coolcations are hot, thanks to our recent collective realization that Scandinavian destinations, such as Denmark, offer up fascinating histories of everything from Vikings to royals, rugged coastlines perfect for cold plunges and some wildly decadent food. EAT There’s a veritable smorgasbord of tasty delicacies to indulge in, from world-class tasting menus to Denmark’s beloved hot dogs, dressed with crunchy pickles and remoulade, or outlier condiments like curry or wasabi mustard. Don’t miss the smoked and pickled delicacies of the koldt table (cold buffet) or the fiskefrikadeller , crunchy traditional fish cakes. DRINK Aquavit, also known as snaps , is a neutral grain or potato spirit infused with caraway and dill—and it’s

If you can't find it, in Canada, several craft distillers are making Scandinavian- inspired spirits. Spirit of York uses a rye spirit base, caraway and dill, and Canadian-sourced botanicals to craft its Aquavit (LCBO 645846, $49.95).

SEE Admire the bright houses on Copenhagen’s picture-perfect Nyhavn waterfront and then continue the stroll up the harbour to see the Little Mermaid statue.

First brewed in Copenhagen in 1847, Carlsberg beer (LCBO 33105, 473 mL, $3.15) is still the ideal pilsner for a warm spring afternoon.

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