Kronan Swedish Punsch

Kronan Swedish Punsch is a classic liqueur with a history dating back to 1733 when Swedish sailors first encountered Batavia Arrack, an Indonesian sugarcane and red rice distillate. They brought this spirit back to Sweden, blending it with sugar, citrus, and spices, creating the beverage now known as Swedish Punsch. Kronan, a brand revived in 2012 by Eric Seed of Haus Alpenz and Swedish master blender Henrik Facile, aims to bring this historic tipple back to prominence, particularly in the American market where it was a key cocktail ingredient before Prohibition. The brand is known for using a blend of Batavia Arrack along with rums from Jamaica and Demerara, resulting in a complex flavor profile featuring notes of toffee, smoke, and leather, making it a versatile component for both classic and modern cocktails, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Kronan Swedish Punsch, a historic concoction born from Batavia Arrack and Caribbean rums, offers a captivatingly complex profile of spice, a touch of funk, and dark sugar notes. It's surprisingly versatile, adding an intriguing layer to classic rum cocktails like a Daiquiri or Mai Tai, and truly sings in concoctions like the Doctor Cocktail or Diki-Diki. Think of it as a secret handshake for your home bar, bringing a distinctive depth and a whisper of far-off lands to your cocktail ingredients repertoire, something Anders Erickson himself would appreciate in well-crafted Bitter Bear spirits.

Kronan Swedish Punsch offers a complex aroma of spice, caramel, and dried orange. Upon tasting, you'll find flavors of molasses, allspice, and brown sugar, with a rum-like character that includes notes of vanilla and leather. The finish is long and spicy, with lingering burnt sugar and vanilla.