Bareksten Botanical Aquavit is a Norwegian spirit built on a neutral potato spirit base and flavored through meticulous distillation with classic aquavit botanicals, primarily caraway, fennel, and aniseed. It's then rested 24 months in ex-sherry Oloroso casks, which round out its texture, aroma, and natural golden color. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

A Taste of Norwegian Tradition

Stig Bareksten brought the traditions, taste, and character of his native Norway into this bottle, aiming to capture something dark, wild, breathtaking, and dramatic. Produced at the Oss Craft Distillery alongside the brand's Botanical Gin, this aquavit reflects the same obsessive attention to Norwegian botanicals, applied to Scandinavia's signature spirit category.

Rested in Oloroso Sherry Casks

After distillation, the spirit spends 24 months resting in casks that previously held Oloroso sherry. That extended rest softens the spirit's sharper edges, deepens its golden hue, and layers in notes of toffee and dried fruit alongside its core caraway and anise character.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: caraway seed, toffee, berries, fennel, and anise.
• Palate: rich, smooth, and sapid, with caraway, anise, licorice, orange, and angelica.
• Finish: sumptuous and viscous, yet refreshing.

How to Enjoy It

Serve well chilled in a small glass, straight down after a hearty meal, or mixed into a blueberry tonic and aquavit for a Nordic twist on a highball. It's also a natural fit for a holiday table, especially after a Christmas dinner.

Product Details

• Brand: Bareksten
• Type: Aquavit, Oloroso sherry cask rested
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40% (80 proof)
• Origin: Bergen, Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ABV of Bareksten Botanical Aquavit?

It is bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.

What botanicals are used?

The core botanicals are caraway, fennel, and aniseed, classic aquavit flavors, layered with notes of orange, angelica, and licorice.

Is this the same as Bareksten's gin?

No. It's a separate spirit from Bareksten's Botanical Gin, built around traditional aquavit botanicals and rested in Oloroso sherry casks rather than distilled as a London Dry Gin.

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