Empirical Spirits Helena

Detailed Description

Helena is a double fermented clear koji spirit. Made from barley koji, pilsner malt, and Belgian Saison yeast, this product blends Eastern and Western fermentation methods to create a smooth base spirit with subtle nutty aromas and a delicate sweet barley character. Koji provides a signature flavor profile that yields a sweet, umami, and floral note.

Empirical Spirits Helena | 750ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Expect delicate sweet barley and subtle nutty aromatics.

Palate: Elegant pure floral and sweet earthy fruit on the palate. Clean, bright and almost refreshing.

Finish: Crisp umami savoriness on the finish.

Distillery Information

Considering that Empirical Spirits was founded by two former employees of noma, a two-Michelin-star restaurant named best in the world multiple times, it should come as no surprise that a focus on flavour is intrinsic to everything created by the Danish distillers. Lars Williams and Mark Emil Hermansen started the company in 2017, and it has since become one of the most exciting names in the drinks world. Using low-temperature distilling, long fermentation times, a unique base spirit made from koji and a seemingly never-ending selection of ingredients that many distillers would not have thought about utilising, Empirical Spirits has created a host of fascinating drinks that could seem imposing if they weren’t so bloomin’ easy to enjoy. Flavour is funny like that.