Bareksten Botanical Gin
From: Bareksten Spirits
The black bottle of Bareksten Botanical Gin (46% ABV) hints at the deep, dark forests where the majority of the 26 botanicals are sourced.
Norway being renowned for the best quality berries in the world; juniper, lingonberries, elderberries, and blueberries are selected for their depth of taste and aroma. The herbs found amongst the pine trees add the dense dark undertones of the forest floor while the local flora of chamomile, mint arnica and elderflower provide a fresh floral nose.
Bareksten Botanical Gin is an absolute flavour-fest, with 26 botanicals, 19 of which are local. Tasting exactly as you would expect it to – of the Norwegian forest. The nose is vibrant and inviting with clear notes of fresh pine intertwined with enticing spiced undertones.
ABV: | 46% |
Palate: | The mouthfeel of Bareksten Botanical Gin makes it great to enjoy neat |
Serve: | Martini with an olive or Stig & Tonic: Bareksten Gin over ice with premium tonic water, 2 cherry tomatoes halved and a few coriander leaves. |
Website: | www.barekstenspirits.com |
Botanicals used in Bareksten Botanical Gin
Further information

Bareksten Spirits
Distilled at Osscraft Distillery in Bergen, Norway, indigenous herbs and wild berries are at the heart of Bareksten. The spirits are potato based, making for a smooth mouthfeel, and distilled Read more

Oss Craft Distillery
In the mighty Norwegian forests where sunlight rarely penetrates. In lonely landscapes inhabited only by the ‘Hulder’ wood nymphs, who live below ground surrounded by the roots of old oaks. This is where Bareksten takes its inspiration from. Nordic, natural and organic ingredients form the basis for its unique flavours.

Stig Bareksten, Oss Craft Distillery
Inspired by Norwegian folklore, Bareksten Gin has burst on to the international market after winning a double gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Production of its trademark botanical gin has increased five-fold in 2018. The Gin Guild caught up with founder and figurehead Stig Bareksten to find out more about his future plans and the Norwegian gin Read more