A Reflection on the Discussion with Emily Vikre

 

During our final class meeting of the semester, we had to opportunity to hear from Emily Vikre from Vikre Distillery. She spoke about what led her to open the distillery and the inspiration behind the products they create. One part of the discussion that really stood out to me was what Emily had to say about incorporating typical "Minnesota" things into their Nordic spirits. These standard spirits typically have strong flavors that may be off-putting to someone who is unfamiliar. Vikre Distillery decided to add more familiar flavors like rhubarb, black currant, and cinnamon that reflect life in Minnesota. I really love the idea of bringing together two different cultures in order to create something entirely new.