The unique flavour profile of this gin makes it a great choice for those who are looking for something a little different from their usual gin. It has proved very popular indeed, scooping up a coveted Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition! Well friends, my latest sloshy postal drop came baring gifts of both gin and beard envy – a strange yet welcome duo, I’m sure you’ll agree. However please note this is not a guaranteed service and delays can occasionally occur beyond our control.

The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form. Stig is well known as the founder of Det Norske Brenneri (The Norwegian Distillery), where he developed brands such as Arvesølvet, Harahorn Gin and Eiktyrne. Perfumed notes of lemon peel rise from the glass, whilst the punchy notes of juniper are oily, rich and in your face.

The spirits are potato based, making for a smooth mouthfeel, and distilled with pure Norwegian water. But for me, grab the vermouth and serve yourself a Dry Martini for the win; that 46% ABV implores you to do so! With huge thanks to Bareksten Spirits and Oss Craft Distillery for my complementary tasting collection gin miniatures.

Geschmacklich ist er wirklich sehr gut, die Aromen sind gut aufeinander abgestimmt und für die Qualität, die man erhält, ist der Preis sehr angemessen und überhaupt nicht zu teuer! Produced at Norway’s Oss Craft Distillery, the spirits pay homage to their homeland through the use of botanicals that are primarily sourced from the Norwegian forests. With juniper, coriander, and angelica root at the forefront, followed by notes of wild berries and citrus, Bareksten Botanical Gin is a must-try for any gin lover.I actively encourage you to try these wonderful drinks for yourself to see if you agree or disagree with my views. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Depending on who you ask, you will hear that Bareksten Botanical Gin tastes fresh, with a touch of juniper, fruit and spices. Upon tasting, the chamomile is much more noticeable on the back of the throat in this expression, subsiding to a pepper and chilli finish that warms you to the pit of the stomach.

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.Leave the spirit to rest on the tongue for a few moments and the oils of the fresh peels make themselves known.

I'll be writing about various Gins, giving you the low down on my opinions and experiences, as well as occasionally side tracking in to the world of Cocktail making (my second love! Award-winning contents: Instead of disappointing supermarket products, our gift hampers are filled with only the best artisan food and drink, including many Great Taste Award winners. 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.Bareksten Botanical Gin is best enjoyed in a classic gin and tonic, but it can also be used in a variety of cocktails. Bareksten Navy Strength Gin A Navy-strength edition of Bareksten's award winning Botanical Gin, made with botanicals including juniper, coriander, blueberries and elderberry flowers. And talk about attention to detail; each bottle has its own individually labelled stopper – you’ll find no screw tops here!