Alles verpackt in einer rustikalen Flasche für einen sehr fairen Preis : rund 24 EUR für den halben Liter. The spirits are potato based, making for a smooth mouthfeel, and distilled with pure Norwegian water.

Whilst the flavour profile may be similar to the other offerings, this seems to be the perfect celebration of them. Produced in small batches in the heart of Bergen, Norway, Bareksten Botanical Gin is a true testament to the art of distillation. The botanicals are sourced mainly from the Norwegian terrain, and each one is carefully selected to ensure the best quality. Bareksten Aquavit Built around a potato-based spirit, flavoured with classic aquavit botanicals along the lines of caraway, fennel, anise and more, then matured in sherry casks. Distilled at Osscraft Distillery in Bergen, Norway, indigenous herbs and wild berries are at the heart of Bareksten.

We completely understand this idea, but don't get this wrong by thinking this is a bitter Gin, as this is by no means the case. Gathers information for WordPress by themselves, first party analytics tool about how WP services are used. But in lieu of making the trip in person, I was to be transported through the drinking experience by three of the Bareksten expressions; the Botanical Gin, Navy Strength Gin and Old Tom Gin.

An apparently we are not alone, as his Gins have always been very well received, by both consumers as well as professionals.Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. This is a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a range of gins that possess that magical ability to portray the landscape and heritage of their birth place, transporting the drinker to truly understand the mindset and art of the distiller. Their flagship gin, Bareksten Botanical Gin, is made with a potato base spirit and features 26 botanicals primarily sourced from the Norwegian forests which also inspire the bottle design. The long sunny days of summer combined with plenty of rain and warm weather provide the perfect conditions for many herbs and berries to grow.

The product is distilled in small batches, which gives us a very high potent gin with a sublime fruity expression. The gin is named after the entrepreneur himself, Stig Bareksten, who was also one of the founders of “Det Norske Brenneri” - known for Norway's first whiskey. I actively encourage you to try these wonderful drinks for yourself to see if you agree or disagree with my views.Norwegian herbs, potatoes and berries fight an intense, slow and constant battle in extreme environments, thrown at them by mother nature. I can’t have facial hair at work due to company policy (a company policy that has long since been abolished)’. Other non-essential cookies are used to track visits anonymously and collect information for making reports.

On approach, the Old Tom expression wields a smooth and sweet composure that’s enjoyable to explore. And it’s fair to say that the flagship expression has proved ‘quite popular’, bagging a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition (noice! My lowest follicly challenged moment was perhaps when, after meeting nearly every day for four years, the canteen lady at my old office building leaned forward and squinted through her glasses and asked (in a less than confident tone); “are you trying to grow a beard? For a Martini fit for a hardened sailor, try mixing 7 cl Bareksten Navy Strength Gin (frozen) with a few drops of dry vermouth directly into a frozen martini glass with added zest of a lemon and/or a green olive. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.In lonely landscapes inhabited only by the ‘Hulder’ wood nymphs, who live below ground surrounded by the roots of old oaks. For the online tasting of GINferno on 17 April 2021, our partners from Stig Barkesten were there for an interview. There’s a slight salinity to the vapours, with lemon and orange peels shining brightly to give a citrus blast to the upfront florals of the nose.