Vodka Bornholm Premium Organic Danish Vodka 70 cl 40%

The bedrock under Bornholm is older than most of Europe. It has been lying there for two billion years, and now a piece of it sits down in the tank alongside the vodka. It sounds like a gimmick. It is not quite that.

Expert description

Vodka Bornholm is a Danish Vodka from Bornholm Spirits, made from organic wheat and bottled at 40%.

After distillation the vodka is left to rest with Bornholm granite for four to six months. The stone releases minerals into the liquid, and the result is a softer, rounder vodka where the alcoholic edge has stepped back. The granite comes from Rønne and is more than two billion years old.

The wheat is organic, and the bottle is a champagne bottle with a wooden cap that can be put back on. It is a piece of packaging theatre, but a practical one: pour a single glass and the rest of the bottle does not have to stand there with a loose stopper in the neck.

Bornholm Spirits sits in Nexø on the east coast of the island and has been making the vodka since late 2018. It is also known as Smagen af Vodka Bornholm, and it is built as much for drinking neat as for going into a drink.

Tasting notes

Nose

Clean and light. Mild grain sweetness, a hint of white bread and something cool and mineral behind it.

Palate

Soft and round from the start. The wheat gives a muted sweetness, and no sharp alcoholic heat arrives to interrupt it.

Finish

Short and clean with a mineral lift. The sweetness falls away quietly without leaving bitterness.

Specifications

Name: Vodka Bornholm
Distillery: Bornholm Spirits
Region/Country: Nexø, Bornholm, Denmark
Type: Danish Vodka
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5744000832005
Serving suggestion: Ice cold in a small glass, or in a Moscow Mule where the softness suits the ginger.

Flavour profile

Soft · Mineral · Clean · Lightly grain-sweet

Did you know?

Bornholm Spirits began in 2016 as a group of friends who wanted to make the strongest chilli schnapps in Denmark. In 2021 they bought Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik, and the name changed from Snaps Bornholm to Bornholm Spirits.

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Frequently asked questions about Vodka Bornholm

What does resting with granite actually do?

The vodka spends four to six months in the tank with Bornholm granite. The stone releases minerals into the liquid, and the distillery credits that process with the soft, rounded character. The granite is over two billion years old and comes from Rønne.

Is it organic?

Yes. The vodka is made from organic wheat and Bornholm Spirits holds organic certification. The same applies to the rest of the house range of schnapps, aquavit and vodka.

How is it best served?

Ice cold from the freezer in a small glass if you are drinking it neat. The cold tightens it and brings out the mineral side. In a drink it does not need to be quite so cold, which gives the grain sweetness more room.

Can the wooden cap be reused?

Yes, and that is the whole idea. The cap goes back on after pouring so the bottle closes properly. The champagne bottle with its wooden cap is also why it so often ends up as a gift.

Which drinks work with it?

Anything where you want a soft base without sharp edges. A Moscow Mule, a Screwdriver or simply vodka with soda and lemon. Browse further options in our range of Vodka.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, and the packaging does part of the work. The champagne bottle and wooden cap look more expensive than people expect from a Danish vodka, and the granite story is easy to tell as the bottle is unwrapped.

Who makes it?

Bornholm Spirits in Nexø on the east coast of Bornholm. The house runs Den Bornholmske Spritfabrik and produces organic schnapps, aquavit and vodka with Nordic raw materials at the centre.