Bivrost 8 Year Old Single Ex Aquavit Oloroso Finished Norwegian Single Malt Whisky (2026) 50cl
A landmark release for both Bivrost and Secret Bottle Shop, this 8-Year-Old Single Cask is the first aged-statement and cask strength Whisky released by the Aurora Spirit distillery. Selected in person by Edward and Carl from the Secret Bottle Shop.
Aurora Spirit is the World’s most northerly distillery, located approximately 69 degrees north, below the Lyngen Alps in Northern Norway in an old NATO base. Cask #137 was distilled on 6 June 2018; this exceptionally limited whisky has been double matured for 8 years in Ex-Aquavit and seasoned Oloroso Sherry Casks.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Rich sherry-led aromas of dried fruit and toasted oak, with a distinctive herbal lift emerging beneath the subtle sweetness. Subtle notes of aromatic spice and the underlying character of the ex-Aquavit cask add an intriguing Nordic edge, creating a nose that is both familiar and unexpectedly different.
Palate: Rich, full-bodied and intense, with layers of sherry sweetness, dried fruit and oak supported by a gentle warmth of spice. Notes of fig, sultanas and mint. The cask strength delivers considerable intensity while allowing the individual character of this single cask to shine.
Finish: Long, warming and gently spicy, with lingering dried fruit, sherry oak and a subtle herbal character that gradually fades.
About Bivrost
Bivrost is the world’s northernmost distillery, located in Lyngen, Arctic Norway, producing premium spirits such as Arctic single malt whisky, vodka, gin, aquavit, and liqueurs, all crafted from Arctic barley, glacial water, and local botanical
The distillery’s story began in 2015 when three locals in Arctic Lyngen — Hans‑Olav Holtermann Eriksen (adventure company owner), Tor Petter Weien Christensen (scuba diver), and Anne‑Lise Hausner (hairdresser) — discussed the lack of high‑quality local drinks for the growing Northern Lights tourism industry. Inspired by a visit to Islay, Scotland, and supported by Innovation Norway, they joined forces with Scottish co‑founder Colin Houston
58.7% ABV
50cl
