🥃 Vikingfjord Ice Shot
Vikingfjord sweetened shot line on potato spirit: Pure and flavoured versions; 18–20% ABV, so it is no longer vodka.
Vikingfjord Ice Shot is a line of weaker, sweetened drinks from the Vikingfjord brand, served chilled as a shot. It is no longer vodka: the strength is 18–20% ABV depending on the version. The main version, Ice Shot Pure, is neutral with a slight sweetness; there are also versions with fruit flavours.
The base is the same as Vikingfjord vodka: potato spirit and water from Norway, produced by Arcus. According to Vinmonopolet, Pure contains 25 g of sugar per litre, while the berry Blueberry and Raspberry versions contain 140–150 g/l, so they are classed as fruit liqueurs. The Tax Free Norway chain sells the Cactus Blossom & Lime version at 20% ABV, with mint and lime aromas.
Why this matters to you. Ice Shot does not replace Vikingfjord Vodka: it is about half as strong and much sweeter, and strength and sugar differ between versions and bottling years. Vinmonopolet already lists the berry versions as no longer delivered, so check the label. WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 18–20% ABV depending on the version |
|---|---|
| Raw material | potato spirit, water from Norway, sugar (25–150 g/l depending on the version) |
| EU category | not vodka (under 37.5% ABV); berry versions are liqueurs, cat. 33 |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I (in the EEA) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Vikingfjord Ice Shot → kind of → 🍸 Liqueurs → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- Potato
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Vikingfjord, 🍸 Liqueurs
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Vikingfjord Vodka, 🥃 Vikingfjord Vodka
Frequently asked questions
Is Vikingfjord Ice Shot a vodka?
No. Its strength is 18–20% ABV, while under EU rules vodka must have at least 37.5% ABV.
How much sugar is in Vikingfjord Ice Shot?
According to Vinmonopolet, Pure has 25 g/l, and the Blueberry and Raspberry berry versions have 140–150 g/l.
Which Ice Shot versions exist?
The neutral Pure, the berry Blueberry and Raspberry, and Cactus Blossom & Lime; the range depends on the market and year.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Vikingfjord Vodka · 🥃 Midori Melon Liqueur · 🥃 Unicum Barista · 🥃 Jägermeister Orange · 🥃 Drambuie Liqueur · 🥃 Tia Maria Cold Brew
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord Ice Shot Pure, 50 cl (Arcus; potato spirit, water from Norway; neutral spirit under 37.5 %; 18 %; sugar 25 g/l; orderable)
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord Ice Shot Pure, 50 cl (Arcus; light neutral spirit with slight sweetness; 20 %; sugar 25 g/l)
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord Ice Shot Blueberry, 70 cl (Arcus; fruit and berry liqueur; potato spirit; 20 %; sugar 150 g/l; delivery discontinued)
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord Ice Shot Raspberry, 70 cl (Arcus; fruit and berry liqueur; 20 %; sugar 140 g/l; delivery discontinued)
- Tax Free Norway (Travel Retail Norway): Vikingfjord Ice Shot Cactus Blossom & Lime (20 %; mint and lime aromas; sweet; served chilled as a shot or cocktail base)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks (OJ L 130, 17.5.2019), Annex I (vodka from 37.5 % vol.; liqueur from 15 % vol.)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)