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A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden
Sunset from Lapland View Lodge - Övertorneå

A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden

It has always been on our wishlist, to tour the more northern parts of Sweden. Our interest in spirits and cocktails have taken us to many places in Sweden and abroad, but until now not really more north than Uppsala. Well this just changed, as we got the chance to pay a visit to gin producer Norrbottens Destilleri. And this was just the start of five fantastic days, driving between so many beautiful spots. Norrbottens Destilleri Töre, close to Kalix, is where Norrbottens Destilleri produce the


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Gotland

Gotland

When we visited Boge Bränneri in Slite, we also got a chance to see several spots and places over Gotland, which is Sweden's largest island. Visby is the main city, where the airport and the port is. The city is packed with bars and restaurants, but also with stunning views and sights to see. Below here are some of the beautiful things we saw, including a bubbly van, a pitoresque kiosk and a stunning sunset. Visby Värdshuset Lindgården Our very first Boge Bränneri cocktails we had at Värds


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A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden
Sunset from Lapland View Lodge - Övertorneå

A Spirit(ual) Journey Throughout the North of Sweden

It has always been on our wishlist, to tour the more northern parts of Sweden. Our interest in spirits and cocktails have taken us to many places in Sweden and abroad, but until now not really more north than Uppsala. Well this just changed, as we got the chance to pay a visit to gin producer Norrbottens Destilleri. And this was just the start of five fantastic days, driving between so many beautiful spots. Norrbottens Destilleri Töre, close to Kalix, is where Norrbottens Destilleri produce the


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