New series from Norwegian Bivrost starting with Yggdrasil Whisky - Blog post by Ulrik Bertelsen

Bivrost Yggdrasil 2024 Arctic Single Malt Whisky is an extraordinary whisky from Aurora Spirit Distillery, located in the far north near the Lyngen Alps in Norway. Established in 2016, this distillery is the world’s northernmost and benefits from a harsh Arctic environment that shapes the unique flavor profiles of its products. Inspired by Norse mythology, including the symbolic World Tree Yggdrasil, the distillery utilizes local resources such as Nordic barley and glacier meltwater.

This whisky is crafted with deep respect for both mythology and modern distillation techniques, serving as a tribute to Norse heritage and the forces of nature that constantly surround the distillery.

Yggdrasil 2024 is a single malt with a high smoke profile of 55 ppm and is bottled at an alcohol strength of 46%, delivering an intense and balanced experience.

Yggdrasil 2024 is a single malt with a pronounced smoke profile of 55 ppm, adding a robust smoky flavor that balances the other tasting notes and gives the whisky depth. Bottled at 46% ABV, the whisky offers an intense experience, with the high alcohol content ensuring the flavor nuances remain clear and well-defined. The combination of bold smoke and relatively high alcohol strength creates a whisky that is both complex and balanced, appealing to those who appreciate a deep and nuanced flavor profile.

Bivrost Yggdrasil 2024 is aged in casks deeply influenced by Oloroso sherry and charred at the distillery. This unique method imparts an exceptional complexity with multiple layers of flavor. The charred wood contributes notes of intense roasted oak, balanced by a sweet flavor of caramelized mandarins, which adds a warm, citrusy undertone. Additionally, the casks lend lightly smoky notes that harmonize perfectly with the whisky’s characteristic deep, fruity finish.

The aroma evokes associations with dried fruits and orange blossom, offering a mild yet complex scent profile. Notes of campfire smoke and roasted nuts further enhance the whisky’s distinctive depth, supporting the sweet and fruity nuances. This aromatic complexity creates a multi-dimensional tasting experience, where each aroma and flavor note interacts to deliver a balanced and rounded profile that appeals to both connoisseurs and newcomers to whisky.

urora Spirit Distillery has, from the beginning, focused on innovation and sustainability. Their products, such as Bivrost Yggdrasil, showcase how the distillery’s craftsmanship blends seamlessly with the unique and rugged Arctic nature, which plays a central role in production. Bivrost, the distillery’s brand, is also inspired by Norse mythology, with the name Bivrost referring to the rainbow bridge connecting the human world to the realm of the gods in Norse lore. This connection between the earthly and the divine is also reflected in Aurora Spirit’s approach to whisky production, where Arctic conditions and ancient myths lend an almost spiritual dimension to their whisky.

Bivrost Yggdrasil is also a collector’s item. Each year, Aurora Spirit releases a limited quantity of this single malt, sought after by both whisky enthusiasts and collectors. This 2024 edition comprises 9,009 bottles, making it rare and exclusive. The distillery’s commitment to quality and authenticity has earned Bivrost a respected name in the whisky world, and their products continue to put Norway on the global map as an emerging producer of high-quality whisky from the extreme northern regions of the world.