Hellstrøm Miniature Norwegian Aquavit 5 cl 40%

The same golden aquavit from the Michelin chef's kitchen, just pocket-sized. A full round of flavour pressed into a bottle that fits in your palm.

The Expert's Description

Hellstrøm Miniature Norsk Akvavit is a Norwegian aquavit in miniature bottle format at 40% ABV.

The content matches the full-size bottle exactly: a spice blend composed by Eivind Hellstrøm, television chef and owner of a two-star Michelin restaurant, using caraway, anise, star anise, citrus, orange, fennel, coriander, juniper and cardamom. After maceration and pot-still distillation, the aquavit rests for 12 months in new and old 500-litre Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled in miniature format.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clean and delicate with caraway, sweet liquorice and fennel, alongside dried citrus peel and Oloroso sherry.

Palate

Fresh and fruity with body and a touch of creaminess. Citrus, anise and a hint of sea salt meet dry sherry.

Finish

Short but concentrated, led by caraway and citrus.

Specifications

Name: Hellstrøm Miniature Norsk Akvavit
Country: Norway
Type: Aquavit
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled as a single dram or as a taster before committing to the full bottle.

Flavour Profile

Caraway · Citrus · Sherry · Compact

Did You Know?

The miniature holds exactly one classic dram, making it a popular guest gift at the dinner table or a way to taste before buying the full-size bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hellstrøm Miniature Norsk Akvavit

Is the content the same as the full-size bottle?

Yes, it is the same spice blend and the same Oloroso sherry cask ageing, just in a smaller volume.

How many drams does the bottle hold?

The bottle typically holds a single classic dram.

Who created the aquavit?

Eivind Hellstrøm, television chef and owner of a two-star Michelin restaurant, is behind the spice blend.

How should the miniature be served?

Best enjoyed well chilled, either straight from the bottle or poured into a small glass.

What food does it pair with?

The same classics as the full bottle: Christmas and Easter dishes, fish and shellfish.

Is the miniature suited as a gift?

Yes, the format makes it a natural small guest gift or an addition to a set of aquavits.

Which spices are used?

Caraway, anise, star anise, citrus, orange, fennel, coriander, juniper and cardamom, among others.

Is it aged the same way as the full bottle?

Yes, the aquavit rests 12 months in Oloroso sherry casks before being bottled in miniature format.