Blossa 2024: A mysterious whisky journey.

After a journey across this year's destination, Scotland, Blossa 24 is filled with smoke and Scottish mystique.

Ode to the traditions

According to tradition, Blossa has chosen a new place in the world to find inspiration for the annual limited edition glögg. This year Blossa travels to Scotland and inhales its dramatic nature, towering mountains, low plains, and bottomless lakes. Along the journey, we make a stop at Loch Ness, where the sea monster Nessie hides in the depths, before reaching our final destination, Edinburgh. Scotland's capital is like straight out of a fairy tale filled with mystique, history, and a beverage tradition that dates back as far as our Nordic glögg.

Alcohol free annual glögg

Following last year's debut, this year's annual glögg also comes in a non-alcoholic version. In Blossa 24, 0,5%, the glögg spices have been steeped in whisky for flavor, and the wine has then been de-alcoholized. This ensures that the taste and character are preserved in the best possible way.

With a smoky flavor and notes of algae

Blossa 24 is a white starkvinsglögg and the classic spice blend is begilded with smoky, Scottish whisky and rounded off with the algae dulse, which adds both saltiness and umami. The taste of whisky enhances the character in the glögg’s original sweetness, and the smokiness is a particularly good match with the clove. The algae as ingredient is a nod to the legend of the sea creature hiding in the tangled depths of Loch Ness. The magical atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands is also illustrated on the design of this year's bottle. 

– Just as our Nordic tradition of glögg, whisky is an important part of Scotland's history and cultural heritage. This year's glögg is therefore a tribute to the craftmanship. When we experimented with the flavors, it turned out that the whisky was not just an exciting element, but it also harmonized excellently with the spices in the glögg, says Åsa Orsvärn, Chief Blender of Blossa. 

History in an amber bottle

The magical atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands is also illustrated on the design of this year's bottle. The design for Blossa 24 depicts idyllic green hills with grazing sheep, and the Celtic history is reflected in both the font of the numbers and the illustrated castles, that are made in the same style as medieval engravings. The alga dulse is featured, as well as the mythical sea creature Nessie. The deep amber color of the bottle is a nod to the barrel-aged tones of Scottish whisky.

Serving tips for Blossa 24

Blossa 24 can be served both hot and cold.

Blossa's own Chief Blender, Åsa thinks it is best served the way you serve your whisky – in a low whisky glass at room temperature or with a large ice cube.

If you want some snacks to go with the annual glögg, try something salty rather than sweeth. Like nuts.

In need of more inspiration? Feel free to try our cocktail recipes below, specially crafted to highlight and elevate this year's flavors!