A Taste of Sweden in Singapore with TA Community

Swedish Night in TA Community

 

We were invited to attend a Swedish night at TA Community. Initially, we thought the event was located in one of the modern community centres in Singapore. Turns out it is actually a pretty cool and cosy place in the heart of Little India.

TA Community is a venue that combines a retail experience with a cosy bistro, creating an atmosphere that is suitable to showcase alcohol products such as tonight.

The entrance of TA community exuded a rustic vibe of black and beige colour. While the interior, where the bistro is, provides a retro and modern chic ambience that is cosy and suitable for a company event of up to 100 pax, there about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We kicked off the evening by sampling a variety of drinks, all crafted in Sweden. Before diving into something stronger, we opted for a non-alcoholic white wine. I know my drinking buddies might protest, but we had to consider those who are alcohol intolerant yet still want to enjoy the flavour of “alcohol.” This turned out to be a solid choice, with hints of Moscato, minus the alcohol content, of course.

 

 

 

 

Skåne Akvavit

 

Skåne Akvavit is a Swedish spirit crafted from a blend of spices, often used as a base for cocktails. Tonight, we had the chance to enjoy it mixed with cranberry juice and white wine, resulting in a refreshing cocktail specially curated by mixologist Knut Randhem—perfect for Singapore’s hot weather. The drink is light and easy to sip, but keep in mind that the alcohol content is still quite high, so it’s definitely age-restricted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

High Coast Whiskey

 

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of High Coast, a renowned Swedish whiskey brand, featuring four distinct varieties, each with its own unique flavour profile. The range spanned from the spicy notes of ALV to the intensely smoky Timmer. Among them, my personal favourite was HAV, which stood out for its smoothness and balanced spice, making it an easy and enjoyable choice.

What makes Swedish whiskey unique is the climate’s influence on the distillation process. In Sweden, whiskey must have a minimum alcohol content of 46% to ensure it meets premium quality standards. The colder weather conditions require a higher alcohol level to achieve the full depth and complexity of flavours. Anything lower simply wouldn’t produce the same richness or excellence that Swedish whiskey is known for.

 

 

 

 

A buffet of Swedish food

We are served with a spread of Swedish food that is beautifully displayed. The spread consists of the

• Crayfish Canapes which consist of crayfish meat, cream cheese, cucumber and flatbread. It’s light in taste and easy to the palette.
• Laksa Graviax Crostini, a locally inspired dish made from salmon, laksa paste, mustard and dill. The laksa taste is not overpowering which retains the authentic salmon flavour that everyone enjoys.
• Tomato & Beetroot Tartare that is like an appetiser from anchovy, dill, pickled mustard seed, smoked paprika and lettuce. This dish tasted mainly from beetroot that has that earthy note but you know it’s healthy cos it’s beetroot.
• Matjes Herring is a combination of fried potato cake, pink yoghurt, chives and burnt butter. Very interesting dish. A bit of the saltier side but if you eat together with the cake, the latter actually neutralise the saltiness. Very Scandinavian dish.
• Curried Kaldolmar, those who love curry will enjoy this not because there’s curry literally but due to the presence of curry leaves that exude the aroma into the Swedish pork cabbage roll, ginger and calamansi. This is one of my favourites.
• Swedish waffles are one of the two desserts presented for the night that is eaten with whipped cream and berry jam.
• Last but not least, Lingonberry square is the next dessert which, unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to try.

 

 

Different types of Jams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweden has a deep love for their jams, which they enjoy pairing with a variety of dishes, from savoury foods to desserts. Tonight, they showcased four different types of jams for us to sample. Beyond the jams, other Swedish products were also on display, including protein bars, energy drinks, and oat milk—a staple in Sweden for decades.

 

 

What’s Next?

 

This event highlighted that Sweden is much more than just the famous furniture store beloved by many in Singapore. There are countless fascinating products waiting to be discovered, and tonight we got a taste of them. Many of these items are seeking distributors in Singapore, aiming to introduce and share these unique Swedish products with the local market. 

To find out more about them, you can check them out from the following social media platforms

 

 

For the non alcohol wine and other wine products

Instagram: https://instagram.com/galatea

 

 

For Whisky

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highcoastwhisky

 

 

For TA Community

Instagram: https://instagram.com/tacommunitysg

 

 

The Food is from The Swedish Food Federation

Website for reference: https://www.livsmedelsforetagen.se/in-english/

 

 

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