🥃 Vikingfjord Vodka
Classic Vikingfjord vodka: potato spirit and water, five-column distillation, neutral taste; 37.5% ABV in Norway.
Vikingfjord Vodka is the classic vodka of the Vikingfjord brand from the Norwegian company Arcus. It is a potato vodka with no flavouring added. The Norwegian retail chain Vinmonopolet describes it as light, clean and neutral, clear as water. In Norway it is bottled at 37.5% ABV in 0.5 l and 0.7 l bottles.
The spirit is made from potatoes and distilled in a five-column still. According to Vinmonopolet, the recipe is only potato spirit and water, and the place of production is the municipality of Nittedal in Akershus. A 2011 press release describes the brand with water from the Jostedal glacier. The vodka is not aged in barrels, so it has no colour or wood flavour.
Why this matters to you. This is the basic expression for anyone looking for vodka itself: unlike Vikingfjord Ice Shot, it is unsweetened and has full vodka strength. Norwegian akvavit is also made from potato spirit, but it is flavoured with caraway and aged, so the taste is quite different. WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV (Norway) |
|---|---|
| Raw material | potato spirit and water |
| Distillation method | five-column still |
| EU category | 15 — vodka |
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787, Annex I, cat. 15 (in the EEA) |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- Made from
- Potato
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Vikingfjord, 🥔 Potato vodka, 🍸 Vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Norwegian aquavit (Norsk Akevitt), 🥃 Vikingfjord Ice Shot, 🥃 Vikingfjord Ice Shot
Frequently asked questions
Is Vikingfjord Vodka aged in barrels?
No. It is a neutral, colourless vodka with no ageing; Vinmonopolet describes it as clear as water.
What is the strength of Vikingfjord Vodka?
In Norway it is 37.5% ABV, according to Vinmonopolet and Tax Free Norway. In other markets, check the label.
What is Vikingfjord Vodka made from?
From potato spirit and water; the spirit is distilled in a five-column still.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Norwegian aquavit (Norsk Akevitt) — Norway's GI: aquavit from Norwegian potato spirit, aged in casks for at least 6 months; 37.5-60% vol.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Vikingfjord Ice Shot · 🥃 Chopin Potato · 🥃 Skyy Vodka · 🥃 Danzka Fifty · 🥃 Ketel One Vodka · 🥃 Danzka Citrus
⚠️ 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, 50 cl (Arcus; potato spirit and water; Nittedal, Akershus; Norwegian vodka distilled in a 5-column process; 37.5 %)
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord, 70 cl (Arcus; potetbrennevin; light, clean and neutral; water-clear; 37.5 %)
- Tax Free Norway (Travel Retail Norway): Vikingfjord Vodka, 0.5 l (37.5 %; colourless, neutral, dry, light-bodied)
- NBC News / press release: Kobrand Corporation introduces Vikingfjord Vodka (1.06.2011; Arcus; potatoes; glacier water from Jostedal glacier; five-column distillation; in the US since 2001)
- 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)