Bivrost Norwegian Arctic Vodka 50 cl 40%

At 69 degrees north the Lyngen Alps throw their shadow over a distillery that has grown used to working in the dark. In winter the northern lights stand above the roof for hours. Bivrost takes its name from that very bridge, the one that in Norse mythology connects the world of men with the world of the gods.

Expert description

Bivrost Norsk Arctic Vodka is a Norwegian Vodka from Aurora Spirit Distillery, distilled from Arctic barley and bottled at 40%.

Aurora Spirit Distillery sits in Lyngen in northern Norway, well above the Arctic Circle, and calls itself the world's northernmost distillery. The water comes from the glaciers of the Lyngen Alps: meltwater from ice that froze more than 5,000 years ago and has lain untouched in the mountain ever since. It is filtered, and otherwise handled as little as possible.

Distillation runs through the full column, 15 plates and a five metre tower, where the spirit is cleaned again and again before it is cut with the glacier water. The result is a vodka without sharp edges, but it has not been polished into nothing. A soft grain character from the barley remains, the kind most heavily distilled vodkas strip away completely.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and cool. A lightly sweet grain note, a suggestion of vanilla and something mineral, close to wet stone.

Palate

Soft and almost oily in the mouth. The barley shows up as a mild sweetness, followed by a touch of white pepper.

Finish

Short and clean. The sweetness drops away quickly and leaves a cool, mineral impression behind.

Specifications

Name: Bivrost Arctic Vodka
Distillery: Aurora Spirit Distillery
Region/Country: Lyngen, Arctic Norway
Type: Norwegian Vodka
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
Distillation method: Column distilled
EAN no.: 709004060020
Serving suggestion: Ice cold from the freezer in a small glass, or in a Martini where the grain sweetness has room to show.

Flavour profile

Clean · Soft · Mineral · Lightly grain sweet

Did you know?

Bivrost is the rainbow bridge of Norse mythology, the road between the world of men and the world of the gods. The distillery's whisky range is called Nine Worlds after the nine realms of that same mythology, and every release is named after one of them.

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Frequently asked questions about Bivrost Arctic Vodka

What makes Bivrost Arctic Vodka different from other vodkas?

The water and the grain. The glacier water from the Lyngen Alps is over 5,000 years old and is only filtered, never treated. The barley is grown in the Arctic, and the spirit is not scrubbed so hard that the grain character disappears. You end up with a vodka that actually has something to taste.

What is it made from?

Arctic barley and glacier water from the Lyngen Alps. The barley supplies the soft, lightly sweet grain character, while the water accounts for the cool, mineral impression in the finish. That combination is why it works both neat and in drinks.

Should it be served ice cold?

It handles it, but it does not need it. Ice cold it turns tight and clean, and the grain sweetness pulls back. Around 10 degrees it opens up and shows more of the barley. Try both, the difference is more obvious than you would expect.

Which cocktails does it suit?

A Martini or a Vesper, where there is room to taste the base. It also works in a Moscow Mule, where the grain sweetness sits well against ginger. In heavily spiced drinks such as a Bloody Mary the finer details vanish. Browse more options in our range of Vodka.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone who collects Nordic spirits or has travelled in northern Norway. The story of the world's northernmost distillery and the 5,000 year old glacier water tells itself, and the 50 cl bottle is easy to wrap.

Where is Aurora Spirit Distillery located?

In Lyngen in northern Norway, at the foot of the Lyngen Alps and well above the Arctic Circle. The distillery welcomes visitors with guided tours and accommodation, so you can taste the range in the same place the water comes from.

Does Bivrost make anything besides vodka?

Yes. The range started with gin and today also covers aquavit, liqueur and whisky. The whisky is the northernmost in the world and appears in the Nine Worlds series, where each bottling carries the name of one of the nine realms of Norse mythology.