From the mountains and coastline of southern Norway, Det Norske Brenneri hand-forages nearly two dozen botanicals, including blueberries from Nordmarka and bladderwrack seaweed from the sea, in this small batch gin distilled 300 litres at a time.
Expert's description
Harahorn Gin is a Norwegian gin from Det Norske Brenneri, bottled at 46%.
The gin is distilled in small batches of 300 litres from nearly two dozen botanicals, with signature Norwegian ingredients hand-foraged from the mountains and coastline.
Among the wild ingredients are blueberries from Nordmarka, rhubarb and bladderwrack, giving the gin its characteristic Norwegian imprint.
Det Norske Brenneri, formerly known as Puntervold, is located in Grimstad in southern Norway, where both production and cask ageing take place.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is bright and earthy with juniper, lemon, rhubarb and anise.
Palate
The palate is bold and complex with big juniper, blueberry, nectarine, lemon zest and tart rhubarb with hints of blackberry jam.
Finish
The finish is warm, dry and long with lingering juniper, blueberry and a faint marine note.
Specifications
Name: Harahorn Gin
Distillery: Det Norske Brenneri
Country: Norway
Type: Small Batch Gin
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7024975626341
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh blueberries
Distillery: Det Norske Brenneri
Flavour profile
Blueberry · Rhubarb · Earthy · Complex
Did you know?
Among Harahorn's botanicals is bladderwrack, a type of seaweed foraged directly from the Norwegian coastline.
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