ELG Miniature Premium Danish Vodka 5 cl 40%

Five centilitres is just enough to settle an argument. Line up three Danish vodkas side by side, pour a little into each glass, and let the wheat, the gold and the freezer speak for themselves.

Expert description

ELG Vodka is a Danish Vodka from Stone Grange near Fredensborg, distilled from wheat and bottled at 40% in a 5 cl miniature.

The miniature is not a different recipe but the same vodka in a format that lets you take less. The content is wheat based, and as in the full bottle the alcohol vapour has passed through two filters of 24 carat gold during the final distillation.

For a tasting, the small format is the most useful thing there is. Five centilitres covers two small glasses, and with two or three bottles on the table you can weigh Danish wheat vodka against Polish rye and English potato vodka without opening anything you then have to finish.

Then there is everything else a small bottle can do. It takes up no room in hand luggage, it fits an advent calendar or a hamper, and it makes an easy gift for someone who likes Danish craft without necessarily collecting bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Discreet and pale, with a suggestion of bread crust and a cool, faintly sweet tone.

Palate

Silky and light. The sweetness is restrained and settles evenly across the tongue without burning anywhere.

Finish

Short and dry. It disappears tidily and leaves only a faint warmth in the throat.

Specifications

Name: ELG Vodka
Distillery: Stone Grange
Region/Country: Fredensborg, Denmark
Type: Danish Vodka
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5712510600025
Serving suggestion: Chill the bottle and pour it into two small glasses, ideally for a comparison with another vodka.

Flavour profile

Silky · Light · Clean · Discreet

Did you know?

ELG Vodka is made in batches of 625 bottles. That is an unusually precise figure to publish, and it says something about the scale involved — the miniature in your hand comes out of a run like that too.

See our full range of Vodka

Listen to our podcast:

Frequently asked questions about ELG Miniature

How much vodka is in the bottle?

5 cl, meaning two small glasses or one generous one. A standard shot runs 2 to 4 cl, so there is enough to form an opinion but not enough for an evening with guests.

Is it the same vodka as in the full bottle?

Yes. The same wheat base, the same gold filtration and the same strength — only the quantity differs. The format changes nothing about the content.

Does it work for a tasting of Danish vodkas?

Very well. With 5 cl you can give four people a small pour each, and the bottle then slots into a line-up alongside other Danish or Nordic vodkas. Rinse the glasses with cold water between samples.

Should it go in the freezer?

The fridge is usually enough. A small bottle chills through quickly, and if it gets too cold the mild grain sweetness closes up. To try both, pour one glass fridge cold and let the other stand and warm a little.

Does it suit food?

Salty and rich things. Herring, smoked salmon, eggs and cold cuts sit well with a soft vodka, where a sharper style would cut straight through. One small glass beside a lunch plate is enough.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, particularly as a small gesture rather than a main present. It fits a hamper, a door on an advent calendar, or a greeting to someone who wants to taste Danish spirits without clearing shelf space.

Can the bottle be kept unopened?

Yes, for years. Vodka does not develop in glass, and a screw cap seals tighter than a cork stopper. Store it dark and cool and nothing will happen to it. To build a whole line-up, browse our Vodka brands.