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Bareksten

Bareksten

Xdrinks supplies Bareksten to hotels, restaurants and bars in Mallorca, Ibiza, Catalonia and the rest of mainland Spain.

Bareksten is a range of Norwegian craft spirits launched in 2015 by forager and master distiller Stig Bareksten and distilled at Oss Craft Distillery in Bergen. The potato-based spirits use Nordic botanicals, wild berries and Norwegian water, and cover gin, vodka, aquavit, absinthe and liqueur, plus ready-to-drink cans. On a drinks list it gives a Nordic signature to gin and tonics, Martinis and classic cocktails.

Why it's on the list

Bareksten behind the bar.

01

Botanical Gin uses 26 botanicals, around 90% from Norwegian forests: a distinct pine and berry profile.

02

One producer covers gin from 43% to Navy Strength 58%, vodka, aquavit and absinthe for mixology.

03

Ready-to-drink cans in cases of 24 give a fast premium serve for terraces and events.

Awards & listings

Recognition.

  • London Spirits Competition 2022 · Spirit of the Year, Navy Strength
  • London Spirits Competition 2022 · Gin of the Year, Navy Strength

Technical

The specification.

OriginNorway (Bergen)
ProducerOss Craft Distillery, Bergen; Bareksten Spirits founded by Stig Bareksten in 2015
CategoryCraft spirits: gin, vodka, aquavit, absinthe, liqueur; ready-to-drink canned cocktails
ABVSpirits 40% to 60%: Botanical Vodka 40%, Botanical Aquavit 40%, Double Gin 43%, Botanical Gin 46%, Navy Strength 58%, Illsint Absint 60%; Blueberry Liqueur 20%; cans 4%
Formats and pack sizes70 cl bottle: Botanical Gin, Double Gin, Navy Strength, Botanical Vodka, Botanical Aquavit. 50 cl bottle: Illsint Absint. 75 cl bottle: Blueberry Liqueur. Cans, case of 24 x 25 cl: Mango Fizz, Mule, Orange Gin Tonic

The range

Bareksten, 10 lines.

Pack sizes and prices in the customer area.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is there training for the bar team?

Yes. Our trainer takes your bar team through every Bareksten serve at your venue; the spec cards come with the training.

Can we taste Bareksten before the first order?

Yes. We prepare Bareksten samples and a tasting with your team before the first order.

Pour Bareksten at your venue.

Samples, a tasting with your team and the first order delivered in two to three working days.