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Norseman Distillery
About the Distillery
Norseman Distillery is based in Minneapolis and markets a prominent navy‑strength gin along with a large selection of handmade bitters. The distillery's Norseman‑Strength Gin is listed as 116 proof and produced with lime and juniper. The bitters range is marketed as scratch‑made and sold directly to customers via the webshop.
Raw Materials and Production
Distillation takes place at the distillery; the distillate is described as a high‑strength gin; botanicals specified include lime and juniper.
Special production characteristics include the use of lime and juniper as the primary botanicals in Norseman‑Strength Gin, scratch‑made production of bitters, handmade bitters sold via the distillery's webshop, and a focus on high‑proof gin (listed as 116 proof).
Whiskies
The range consists of one named, high‑strength gin as well as an extensive selection of bitters in various flavors. The gin product is positioned for cocktails and strong drinks; the bitters line contains many flavor profiles (e.g., cacao, lavender & honey, salted grapefruit, espresso) and is sold in bottle format via the webshop. The products are presented as available and purchasable directly from the distillery's webshop.
| Whisky | Type / Series | Flavor Profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norseman-Strength Gin | Gin | Norseman‑Strength Gin is described as a navy‑strength gin at 116 proof. It is distilled with lime and juniper and described as smooth and clean, suitable for cocktails such as gimlet and variants of mule drinks. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Aromatic Bitters | Bitters | Scratch‑made bitters, priced and listed in the webshop. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Cacao Bitters | Bitters | Scratch‑made cacao bitters in the distillery's range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Morita Bitters | Bitters | Scratch‑made Morita bitters in the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| BiFrost Bitters | Bitters | BiFrost bitters listed as part of the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Earl Gray Bitters | Bitters | Earl Gray bitters for cocktails and mixology. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Kon Tiki Bitters | Bitters | Kon Tiki bitters in the distillery's product line. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Cranberry & Orange Bitters | Bitters | Cranberry & Orange bitters, part of the broad bitters range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Salted Grapefruit Bitters | Bitters | Salted Grapefruit bitters listed in the webshop. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Lavender & Honey Bitters | Bitters | Lavender & Honey bitters in the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Rhubarb Bitters | Bitters | Rhubarb bitters, part of the broad range of bitters. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Sassafras & Chicory Bitters | Bitters | Sassafras & Chicory bitters in the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Cucumber & Snap Pea Bitters | Bitters | Cucumber & Snap Pea bitters, part of the broad bitters line. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Campfire Bitters | Bitters | Campfire bitters in the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Deep Woods Bitters | Bitters | Deep Woods bitters listed in the webshop. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Creole Bitters | Bitters | Creole bitters in the distillery's range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Peach & Plum Bitters | Bitters | Peach & Plum bitters in the range. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Ginger & Turmeric Bitters | Bitters | Ginger & Turmeric bitters, part of the bitters selection. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
| Espresso Bitters | Bitters | Espresso bitters listed in the webshop. | Current; Core range; For sale via the distillery's webshop |
The Whiskies' Style and Flavor Profile
The documented flavor profile spans juniper and fresh lime in the gin's botanicals to citrus‑forward bitters (grapefruit, cranberry), flowers (lavender) and spices (ginger & turmeric). Several bitters names (cacao, espresso, salted grapefruit, lavender & honey) show that the distillery's range embraces fruity, floral, and spicy tones.
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Philosophy and Craft
The distillery highlights the craftsmanship behind the bitters by describing them as 'scratch-made' and emphasizes offering products directly to customers. For the gin, the tradition around the navy‑strength style is promoted, where higher proof and selected botanicals (lime, juniper) are central elements.