Nordic by heart
No sea is like Skagerrak. Its powerful, Nordic nature is unique. It can be wild and fierce. And it can be quiet and calm. Here we connect with ourselves, with the sky and with the sea. Skagerrak is our compass in life, and it is our anchor in the world. It has inspired us to create this supreme gin.
In every drop of Skagerrak, you can taste the botanicals flourishing along the barren coastline where it was born. We want to save the sea that inspired us, with the power we learned from it: bringing people together. So raise your glass to our sea and dance for a better tomorrow.
The search
We wanted to create a dry gin with Nordic ingredients, so we had the idea of bringing together six of the most skilled professional bartenders from the Nordic countries. As Skagerrak is surrounded by Denmark, Norway and Sweden, we invited two bartenders from each country to accompany us on our Skagerrak cruise.
It was a strong, professional crew and the course was set. The bartenders were invited on board for the whole journey, from the first brainstorms to the final result. And it has to be said right away it was a difficult and demanding challenge. But after many meetings, tastings, new attempts and adaptations, all six bartenders found common ground in Skagerrak – the new Nordic dry gin.
Several months later we came ashore, proudly bearing a gin with a number of unique Nordic ingredients from the fantastic nature and flora around Skagerrak.
Our gin is eminently suitable for all kinds of classic gin cocktails like Dry Martini, Gin & Tonic etc.
Sustainability
Skagerrak strives for sustainability in the spirit, packaging, and production. It’s crafted in Gjelleråsen, Norway, where over 100 years of distillation expertise meet state-of-the-art technology powered by geothermal energy. Sustainability is at the core of Skagerrak, from the use of rescued potatoes from local farmers to its 24 % lower environmental footprint.
Cocktails
Dry Martini
In the world of cocktails there are many classics, on top of the throne we find the Dry Martini served in the iconic Art Deco glass that was presented at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1925.
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Classic G&T with lemon peel
Winston Churchill once said that gin and tonic had saved more British lives than all the doctors in the British Empire.
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Nordic G&T with sea salt and celery
Garnish is about two things: Either you emphasize something that is already in the gin, such as sea salt in a gin that contains distilled seaweed. Or complemented by, for example, having celery that goes along great with typical gin botanicals. Or both...
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Bramble
A classic cocktail created in the mid-80’s by Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in London. This cocktail has a nice balance and easy to sip. A bramble is the bush that blackberries grow on.
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Gin Gin Mule
One could say that the Gin Gin Mule is a mix of Mojito and Moscow Mule but with gin. It’s a fresh drink with a taste of lime and ginger.
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Negroni
A classic Negroni with Nordic elements. This bitter cocktail offers hints of herbs and fruits with sweetness from vermouth and jam.
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The design
The design of the bottle is inspired by Nordic nature. Skagerrak is born from the sea that surrounds Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, drawing inspiration from the rich nature of the Skagerrak Strait. The bottle design reflects this heritage, featuring three dots symbolising the lights of the lighthouses guarding the strait: Hanstholm, Lindesnes, and Pater Noster. These beacons have long ensured safe passage for seafarers, and they now serve as symbols anchoring Skagerrak’s Nordic roots.