Visual Bornholm
Published by Visual Media ApS
Designed by Miru Studio
Connoisseurs regard Wild Distillery’s Nordic spirits as pure self-indulgence. Whether it’s Wild Distillery’s gin, vodka or aquavit, the company has definitely set a high bar for the production of Nordic spirits with refined tastes. According to old traditions of the distillery craft – and with a unique passion for the flavour of Bornholm flora – Wild Distillery produces an innovative range of gin, vodka and aquavit products that will astonish and enthuse you at the same time. The taste is pure, clear and refined: it’s New Nordic Cuisine in a bottle.
The person responsible for Wild Distillery is former restaurateur and sommelier Henrik Nerst. During walks through the Bornholm countryside, he noticed the wide variety of vegetation and got the idea to make his own range of Nordic alcoholic beverages. Juniper. Blackthorn. Mint. Elderberry. Sea Buckthorn. The pure, potent flavours of nature simply had to be used to start up a production that would challenge and set new standards for the production of Nordic spirits. Henrik Nerst produced his first batch of gin on a distillation apparatus that was hand-made by Müller Brennereianlagen in Germany in 2019, and the Bornholm micro-distillery has been showered with awards ever since. In spite of this, Henrik Nerst continuously strives to improve and refine both his flavours and production processes. His ambition to explore and test the limits of what constitutes Nordic spirits and how they taste has only just begun.
Wild Distillery is open for guided tours and master classes in June, July and August where you can personally experience the production process and taste Wild Distillery’s award-winning Nordic spirits. The process of distilling spirits on the large, complex copper distillation apparatus is an experience in its own right, and if you have even the slightest interest in the production of spirits, a visit to Wild Distillery is warmly recommended. Just remember to book ahead first on the Wild Distillery website.
The ‘ENE Organic Gin’ series is made exclusively from organic ingredients. It is made in several different flavours, such as Sea Buckthorn, Rosemary, Rhubarb and Orange. ‘ENE is not just an acronym for the Danish word for juniper (enebær), the underlying philosophy is to find the essence of a pure, balanced gin.
The ‘Wild Botanicals Gin’ series is made using hand-picked herbs and wild juniper from Ravnedalen valley near the northern tip of Bornholm. The unique combination of sunshine, salt water, rocky coastlines and sandy soil is ideal for ripening and developing the distinctive character and style of junipers. The aroma and character of this gin vary from one year to the next depending on how Bornholm’s summer has been.
Wild Distillery’s latest addition is its series of aquavit, AAK (AAK are the first three letters in Aakirkeby, the name of the town where Wild Distillery is based). It is made out of respect for Nordic traditions and heritage and adheres to the classic tastes that have been familiar to us in the Nordic countries for centuries. The AAK aquavit series is made exclusively from organic ingredients and distilled in hand-hammered copper boilers from Müller Brennereianlagen.
Wild Distillery also produces a vodka series: REN Vodka, comprising four different types of vodka, each with its own distinctive qualities and character. The REN series celebrates pure ingredients and pure taste. All four varieties are subtle, flavourful and challenging in their own distinct ways, and without after-taste. So, the name ‘REN’ (PURE) is perfect. REN is a new universe that provides stimulating new taste experiences and an interesting design that is pleasing to the eye. The styling and design of the four bottles celebrate the wild Bornholm countryside and, when juxtaposed, the bottles combine to show a large painting.
