Originally, the words kümmel, kummel, and kimmel are somewhat generic terms in the German, Dutch, and**dish languages, respectively, meaning both caraway and cumin. For instance, in German caraway is called Echter Kümmel and cumin is called Kreuzkümmel, but the term Kümmel is also used for the liqueur flavored with these spices.
According to the Dutch, kümmel liqueur was first distilled in Holland during the late 16th century by Lucas Bols.[1] It was then taken to Germany and Russia; the latter is now the principal producer and consumer of kümmel.
Originally, the words kümmel, kummel, and kimmel are somewhat generic terms in the German, Dutch, and**dish languages, respectively, meaning both caraway and cumin. For instance, in German caraway is called Echter Kümmel and cumin is called Kreuzk