Bareksten Botanical Gin 1L

Bareksten Botanical Gin captures the raw, dramatic spirit of Norway’s forests – dark, wild, and untamed. Crafted with 26 botanicals, 19 of them locally foraged, this award-winning gin delivers a taste as mysterious as the Nordic landscape itself. Fresh berries, herbs, and wild flora come together in a spirit that is both vibrant and refined, perfect for those who seek the extraordinary in their glass.

Tasting Notes & Experience

On the nose, vibrant and fresh, with bold juniper, citrus, and forest berries. The palate is smooth and seductive – soft fruit and spice give way to a rich, aromatic depth, evoking mossy forest floors and wild blooms. The finish lingers long with a balance of freshness and earthy complexity.

Key Details

• Producer: Oss Craft Distillery
• ABV: 46%
• Volume: 1000ml
• Category: Botanical Gin
• Origin: Bergen, Norway
• Botanicals: 26 (juniper, lingonberries, blueberries, elderberries, chamomile, mint, arnica, elderflower, and more)
• Garnish Pairing: Lime or orange slice, or fresh red berries

Cocktail Pairings

• Gin & Tonic: Classic serve with premium tonic, garnished with lime or red berries to highlight its forest character.
• Botanical Highball: Bareksten topped with soda water, finished with seasonal berries.
• Negroni: A bold match for Bareksten’s deep spice and berry notes.
• Cloudberry Fizz: A Nordic twist with champagne and citrus.
• Clover Club: Raspberries and frothy egg white bring out the gin’s vibrant fruitiness.

Craftsmanship & Story

Bareksten is the vision of master distiller Stig Bareksten, who drew inspiration from the haunting beauty of Norway’s ancient forests. Using Norwegian potatoes as the base spirit, the gin is distilled slowly with a combination of maceration and vapour-infusion. The result is a spirit that balances power with finesse, crafted in small batches to reflect the purity of Nordic nature.

Special Features

Bareksten Botanical Gin is a true taste of Norway – its ingredients grow wild in extreme conditions, touched only by nature. This resilience creates an intensity of flavour rarely found elsewhere, while the striking dark bottle evokes the mystery of Norway’s midnight forests.

Recognition & Accolades

Bareksten Botanical Gin has achieved global recognition for its bold Nordic profile and masterful distillation.

• Double Gold – 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Double Gold – 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Best in Class (London Dry Gin) – 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Gold – 2022 London Spirits Competition
• Gin of the Year – 2022 London Spirits Competition (Navy Strength Gin)
• Spirit of the Year – 2022 London Spirits Competition (Navy Strength Gin)
• Winner – 2023 The Gin Guide Awards (Best Contemporary Gin)
• Country Winner (Norway) – 2020 & 2023 World Gin Awards

In addition, Bareksten has secured multiple gold and silver medals at major competitions including The Gin Masters, International Spirits Challenge, The Asian Spirits Masters and the China Wine & Spirits Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s finest contemporary gins.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Presented in its bold, jet-black bottle, Bareksten is more than just a gin – it’s an experience. Ideal for gifting or enjoying neat, in a martini, or in a cocktail that lets its dark, Nordic soul shine.

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