Norrbottens Destilleri, a small-batch distillery based in Töre in northern Sweden, is bringing two new craft liqueurs to Japan for the first time: "Rhubarb Pie (Rhubarb & Vanilla)" and "Blueberry Pie (Blueberry & Vanilla)." Both go on sale Friday, October 16, 2026, drawing on rhubarb and blueberries, two ingredients long loved across the Nordic region.
Every product from Norrbottens Destilleri is built around a single idea: fusion. Carefully chosen ingredients are combined to build up new layers of flavor, starting from the rich natural surroundings of the distillery and the ingredients grown on that land. By pairing botanicals rooted in different soils and drawing out the character of each plant and herb at every stage of distillation, the distillery bottles only the blends that genuinely surprise and move its own team.
The two new liqueurs take their inspiration from pie, a food tradition loved in Sweden and across the wider Nordic region. Fruity and easy to enjoy in a range of styles, they're designed to bring a taste of Nordic lifestyle — and the natural bounty behind it — to Japan.
Official website: https://www.norrbottensdestilleri.com/
Product Details
Rhubarb Pie (Rhubarb & Vanilla)
The star of this liqueur is cold-pressed rhubarb, which brings out a crisp, refreshing acidity that's gently layered with a soft vanilla finish.
- Volume: 700ml
- Alcohol content: 15%
- Suggested retail price: ¥6,000 (before tax)
- Release date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Blueberry Pie (Blueberry & Vanilla)
Cold-pressed blueberries give this liqueur a deep, forest-like fruitiness, rounded out by a soft vanilla finish for a flavor with real depth.
- Volume: 700ml
- Alcohol content: 15%
- Suggested retail price: ¥6,000 (before tax)
- Release date: Friday, October 16, 2026
EC sales page: https://hokuouzakka.com/
How to Enjoy the Liqueurs
Rhubarb Spritzer (using Rhubarb Pie liqueur)
- Ingredients: Rhubarb Pie liqueur, dry sparkling wine
- Method: Pour both in equal parts over ice in a glass and stir. Garnish with a lemon slice or rhubarb peel to taste.
Blueberry Pie (using Blueberry Pie liqueur)
- Ingredients: Blueberry Pie liqueur, whipped cream
- Method: Pour the Blueberry Pie liqueur over ice cubes in a glass. Top with grated cardamom to taste.
More recipes: https://www.norrbottensdestilleri.com/recipes
About Norrbottens Destilleri
Norrbottens Destilleri is a small distillery in Töre, a town in the far north of Sweden near the Arctic Circle. It was founded in 2016 by Dennis Bejedal. From selecting ingredients to blending and distilling, the distillery pursues new spirits built on creativity and possibility.
Surrounded by wild plants that grow in a harsh climate, the distillery makes fusion with nature its guiding policy. By combining carefully chosen ingredients — from plants gathered in the forest behind the distillery to botanicals foraged across the surrounding region — it builds distinctive layers of aroma and flavor that reflect the character of northern Sweden's nature.
From World-Traveling Poker Player to Arctic Circle Distiller
Founder Dennis Bejedal is a self-taught distiller. Born in Stockholm, he now lives in Pålänge, a small village of around 400 people in the far north of Sweden. A former professional poker player who once traveled the world, Dennis founded Norrbottens Destilleri in 2016 to pursue his ongoing curiosity about taste and aroma.
Already Available in Japan
Norrbottens Destilleri products have been sold in Japan since 2024. The lineup includes:
- Norrbottens Destilleri Gin Mountain Fusion — reference retail price ¥7,700
- Norrbottens Destilleri Gin Forest Fusion — reference retail price ¥7,700
- Norrbottens Destilleri Aquavit (Schnaps) — reference retail price ¥7,700
- Norrbottens Destilleri Liqueur (Seaberry Glogg) — reference retail price ¥7,700
EC sales page: https://hokuouzakka.com/
Launch Event: NORRBOTTENS DESTILLERI meets FUGLEN TOKYO
To mark the release, Norrbottens Destilleri owner Dennis Bejedal is visiting Japan. To celebrate, FUGLEN TOKYO — a cafe and bar with roots in Oslo, Norway — is hosting an event where visitors can try cocktails made with the new Norrbottens liqueurs. No reservation is required. The cocktails are available in limited quantities and the event ends once they run out.
- Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Address: 1-16-11 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0063
- Phone: 03-3481-0884
- Instagram: @fuglentokyo
