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Double-gold medal winning Botanical Gin x 2 from Norway – Bareksten Gin is a product that finds inspiration from the dramatic and scenic nature of the Norwegian West Coast. Master Distiller Stig Bareksten’s vision of drawing identity from the geographic location and taste was the main focus throughout the creation of Bareksten.

Bareksten Botanical Gin

Due to long hours of daylight and warm days and cold nights, Norway enjoys what may be, the best conditions in the world for growing herbs and berries. In fact 18 of the 26 botanicals used in Bareksten can be found growing around the distillery. The base product of potatoes is locally sourced as every effort is made to ensure that Norwegian-grown produce is used.

The gin is distilled in small batches which gives a very potent product with a sublime, fruity expression. Bareksten Gin is perfect with tonic water and, for sure, makes a perfect classic, Dry Martini. Bareksten Gin has a traditional base line but you will find hints of wild blueberries, lingonberries, rhubarb, elderflower, mint and an additional 20 different ingredients.

Repeating the double-gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2017, Bareksten Botanical Gin won another double in 2020.

Double Gold Award Winning Botanical Gin from Norway – Bareksten Gin is a product that finds inspiration from the dramatic and scenic nature of the Norwegian West Coast. Master Distiller Stig Bareksten’s vision of drawing identity from the geographic location and taste was the main focus throughout the creation of Bareksten.

Due to long hours of daylight and warm days and cold nights, Norway enjoys what may be, the best conditions in the world for growing herbs and berries. In fact 18 of the 26 botanicals used in Bareksten can be found growing around the Distillery. The base product of potatoes is locally sourced as every effort is made to ensure that Norwegian-grown produce is used.

The gin is distilled in small batches which gives a very potent product with a sublime, fruity expression. Bareksten Gin is perfect with tonic water and, for sure, makes a perfect classic, Dry Martini. Bareksten Gin has a traditional base line but you will find hints of wild blueberries, lingonberries, rhubarb, elderflower, mint and an additional 20 different ingredients.

Bareksten Navy Strength Gin

Navy Strength Gin is gin that is bottled at 57-58%ABV.The origin of Navy strength gin evolved from the idea of "proof spirits", a term which originated in the 18th Century. At this time, British sailors were given rations of rum; to ensure that the rum had not been watered down, it was "proved" by dousing gunpowder in it, then tested to see if the gunpowder would ignite. If it did not, then the rum contained too much water and was considered to be "under proof".

BarekstenNavy Strength Gin is a tasteful, spicy and full-bodied gin, one with a long and smooth finish with fruit and spices will linger to the end.

BarekstenNavy Strength Gins is fantastic for cocktails as it maintains the typical botanical gin character even in small quantities. Bareksten Navy Strength is also perfect in Gin & Tonic, because the beautiful taste won’t get watered down.

Bareksten Botanical Aquavit

Aquavit is traditionally the preferred distillate in Norway, paired with traditional food and more recently cocktails, it is powerful on the main herb: caraway. Bareksten Botanical Aquavit represents a more subtle, clean flavour type of aquavit; a true Nordic spirit, matured in oloroso sherry casks. Best enjoyed neat or in a refreshing cocktail.

Bareksten Botanical Aquavit won a silver medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020.

Bareksten Absinthe

Bareksten Absinth is spirit derived from botanicals with the main characteristics of the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium ("grand wormwood"), and some medicinal and culinary herbs.

In history absinth had a negative association, but it is just misunderstood. A revival of absinthe began after the European Union removed long-standing barriers to its production and sale. Bareksten Absinth is full-bodied with some sweetness, and has a good mouthfeel with a sweet, anise character.

BarekstenAbsinth is spirit derived from botanicals with the main characteristics of the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium("grand wormwood"), and some medicinal and culinary herbs.

In history absinth had a negative association but it is just misunderstood. A revival of absinthe began after the European Union removed long-standing barriers to its production and sale.