Apple Balsamic Vinegar

[AaronM]

I didn't know this product existed until I saw it in the Noma book last year in loads of recipes.

It's vinegar made from apples in the balsamic style - aged in barrels.

Anyone have experience with different brands? I was gonna buy a bottle or 2 to try out; but it seems there are a bunch of poor quality ones out there.

[mkayahara]

What sources do you have for it? I know there are one or two Canadian producers who make this sort of thing (though I've been unable to track down a bottle so far), but I think mostly just aged in one barrel for a short time. If made in a true balsamic vinegar style, I imagine it could be aged in progressively smaller barrels for many years...

[Chris Amirault]

Does Noma recommend brands or types?

[mkayahara]

Does Noma recommend brands or types?

The cookbook provides remarkably little information on the product, especially given how much it's called for. I was under the impression they made it themselves, but I could be wrong.

Edit: Indeed, it seems like Claus Meyer makes them himself: http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/manifesto-for-a-new-nordic-cuisine

Edited March 14, 2011 by mkayahara (log)

[ElsieD]

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=10342627&whse=BCCA&topnav=/&cat=22555&hierPath=20418*22568*22555*〈=en-CA

Try this. It seems Costco sells it.

[Jack Fisher]

I've been using Golles brand for about 5 years, it is 8 years old made in Austria and is very good