Esbjærg Copper
The copper version of Esbjærg: wheat vodka from Leeuwarden, traditionally distilled in a copper pot still. Silky smooth and pure, with a grain-like bite. The bottle for those who also want to drink vodka neat.
The same wheat, a different still
Like regular Esbjærg, Esbjærg Copper comes from Boomsma Distillery in Leeuwarden. The base is also the same: wheat grain spirit filtered through activated carbon. The difference lies in the distillation. Copper is traditionally distilled in a copper pot still instead of by the usual method.
During distillation, copper binds sulfur compounds, resulting in a rounder, cleaner spirit. The result is a silky-smooth, pure character with a grain-like bite: a little more distinctive flavor than the standard bottle, without losing the neutrality you expect from vodka. The alcohol content remains 40%.
In brief
Silky smooth, with a grain-like bite
Clean grain
A clean, light aroma with a distinct grain note. No sharp alcohol sting.
Silky smooth
Smooth and silky on the palate, lightly sweet from the wheat. This is where you notice the copper still.
Grain-like bite
A short, dry finish with a grain-like bite that gives the vodka a little more character than regular Esbjærg.
Flavor profile of Esbjærg Copper neat and chilled. In a cocktail, its soft texture is what stands out most.
Neat or mixed: Esbjærg Copper three ways
Copper is made to be enjoyed neat too, but works just as well in a cocktail where the vodka is not hidden.
Neat and chilled
Put the bottle in the freezer for a few hours and pour 3 cl into a small, chilled glass. Taste it neat first: that way you notice the difference in smoothness compared with ordinary vodka.
Small glasses →Vodka Lime
50 ml Esbjærg Copper with 15 ml lime juice and 10 ml sugar syrup over ice in a highball glass, topped with 100 ml sparkling water. Fresh, dry and simple.
Highball glasses →With tonic
40 ml Esbjærg Copper with 150 ml tonic in a balloon glass filled with ice and a lime wedge. The grain-like bite holds its own nicely alongside the bitterness of the tonic.
Balloon glasses →Cocktails that let Copper stand out
Choose recipes with few ingredients, so the soft texture of the copper distillation remains noticeable.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, fresh espresso and coffee liqueur. The silky-smooth Copper makes the foam velvety smooth.
Vodka Martini
Vodka with a splash of dry vermouth, stirred cold. This is where its grain-like bite is most apparent.
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime. With Copper, it gains a more robust backbone.
Gimlet
Classic with gin, but with vodka and lime it becomes a dry, crisp version of the Vodka Lime.The right glass for Esbjærg Copper
A small spirits glass for tasting it neat, a Nick & Nora for the Martini, a coupe for the Espresso Martini and a balloon glass for serving it with tonic.
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