Vodka Bornholm Danish Premium Vodka Rose Edition 70 cl 37,5%

Ruby red vodka sounds like a colouring agent at work. Here the colour arrived the long way round: from a Danish rosé wine blended in after distillation. The bottle is the same champagne bottle as always. The contents are somewhere else entirely.

Expert description

Vodka Bornholm Rosé Edition is a Danish Vodka from Bornholm Spirits, blended with Danish rosé wine and bottled at 37.5%.

The wine is Barfod Cabernet Cantor 2021, and it accounts for both the colour and a large part of the aroma. Cherry, strawberry and raspberry sit up front, and beneath the fruit come black pepper and thyme. Those are notes you rarely meet in a vodka.

The base is the crystal clear Vodka Bornholm, which has rested with Bornholm granite and is therefore easy to handle. At 37.5% it sits below a standard vodka, and that pulls the bottle towards something you sip rather than knock back.

It is made in small batches only and released as a limited edition. Served properly cold with tonic or sparkling water, it is built for light evenings rather than for the freezer.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cherry and strawberry with raspberry behind them. A dry thread of thyme keeps the sweetness in place.

Palate

Soft and light. The red fruit fills the middle, then a twist of black pepper arrives and gives it an edge.

Finish

Medium. The fruit withdraws slowly while the pepper and a herbal streak stay behind.

Specifications

Name: Vodka Bornholm Rosé Edition
Distillery: Bornholm Spirits
Region/Country: Nexø, Bornholm, Denmark
Type: Danish Vodka
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5703397000800
Serving suggestion: Properly cold with tonic or sparkling water and a few fresh berries in the glass.

Flavour profile

Berry-driven · Soft · Lightly spiced · Summery

Did you know?

Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik opened in Nexø in 1994 and brought aquavit production back to the island after decades away. Bornholmerakvavit was originally made on Bornholm from 1855 to 1920.

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Frequently asked questions about Vodka Bornholm Rosé Edition

Where does the colour come from?

From wine, not from colouring. The ruby tone comes from Barfod Cabernet Cantor 2021, which is blended into the clear vodka after distillation. That is also why the shade varies slightly from batch to batch.

Does it taste more of wine or of vodka?

It sits between the two, but the fruit leads. The wine brings cherry, strawberry and raspberry along with a thread of thyme, while the vodka supplies the soft, clean base. The result is lighter than a vodka and fuller than a rosé.

What is Barfod Cabernet Cantor 2021?

A Danish wine made from the Cabernet Cantor grape, one of the varieties that ripens in the Danish climate. The 2021 vintage is the one used for this particular release.

How should I serve it?

Properly cold, but not from the freezer. Deep cold shuts the fruit down. A tall glass with ice, tonic or sparkling water and a few fresh berries is the simplest route, and it also works neat in a small glass.

Why is the strength lower than a standard vodka?

Because there is wine in it. Wine sits far below vodka in strength, and blending the two brings the overall figure down. The result is 37.5%, which makes it easier to drink slowly.

Can it be used in cocktails?

Yes, and it is easy to work with. Try it in a spritz with sparkling wine, in a simple highball or alongside grapefruit soda. Browse more bases in our range of Vodka.

Is it available all year?

Not necessarily. It is made in small batches and released as a limited edition, so availability moves around. If you have found one you like, an extra bottle is worth taking home.