🥃 Vikingfjord
Norwegian vodka from potato spirit and Norwegian water, distilled in a special five-column process; 37.5% ABV in Norway. The brand is listed as Arcus by Vinmonopolet and is now in the range of Anora Norway.
Vikingfjord is a Norwegian vodka made from potato spirit and water from Norway, distilled in a special five-column process. In Norway the standard version is sold at 37.5% ABV.
Producer. Vinmonopolet, the Norwegian state alcohol retailer, lists Arcus as the brand and describes the vodka as light, clean and neutral. The product pages of Anora Norway also list Vikingfjord in several bottle sizes, together with a 50% ABV version and Vikingfjord Ice Shot Pure.
Why this matters to you. Vodka is category 15 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks. The strength depends on the version and the market, so check the label. The WHO reminds that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | Reg. (EU) 2019/787: vodka |
|---|---|
| EU category | 15 — vodka |
| Raw material | potato spirit; water from Norway |
| Distillation method | special five-column process |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 37.5% ABV (standard version, Norway) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Vikingfjord → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- Potato
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🧑🤝🧑 Norwegians
- Part of
- 🍸 Vodka, 🥔 Potato vodka
- Related to
- 🌍 Northern Europe
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Norwegian aquavit (Norsk Akevitt), 🥃 Absolut, 🥃 Finlandia, 🥃 Linie Aquavit
Frequently asked questions
What is Vikingfjord vodka made from?
According to Vinmonopolet, from potato spirit and water from Norway.
How is Vikingfjord distilled?
Vinmonopolet and Anora Norway describe it as Norwegian vodka distilled in a special five-column process.
What is the ABV of Vikingfjord?
The standard version is 37.5% ABV; Anora Norway also lists a 50% ABV version, so check the label.
Is Vikingfjord a potato vodka?
Yes: it is made from potato spirit, and Vinmonopolet describes it as light, clean and neutral.
Which company is behind Vikingfjord?
Vinmonopolet lists the brand as Arcus; the product pages of Anora Norway also list Vikingfjord.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🌍 Northern Europe — Scandinavia, Finland, Denmark and Iceland: a cold land of cows, Icelandic skyr, Norwegian brunost and Danish cheeses with protected names.
- 🥃 Finlandia — Finlandia is a Finnish vodka made from six-row barley since 1970; created by the state-owned Alko, owned by Coca-Cola HBC since November 2023; Classic is 40% ABV (80 proof).
- 🥃 Norwegian aquavit (Norsk Akevitt) — Norway's GI: aquavit from Norwegian potato spirit, redistilled with caraway and/or dill and aged in casks for at least 6 months; 37.5-60% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Danzka · 🥃 Koskenkorva · 🥃 Eristoff · 🥃 Chopin · 🥃 Luksusowa · 🥃 Ketel One
⚠️ 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.
What it includes
Sources
- Vinmonopolet: Vikingfjord (Arcus; potato spirit and water from Norway; 5-column process; 37.5%)
- Anora Norway: Vikingfjord (Norwegian vodka, special 5-column process, 37.5%, Norway)
- Anora Norway: Vikingfjord Vodka 50% (product page)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I (category 15 — vodka)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)