Stein Eriksen 52 Aquavit – 2025 Edition
Park City, Utah, United States
- ABV
- 45%
- Base spirit
- Wheat, Barley
- Color
- Gold
- Style
- Barrel-Aged Aquavit
- Maturation
- New oak cask
In 2025, Alpine Distilling and Stein Eriksen Lodge released the second batch of Stein Eriksen 52 Aquavit. The updated edition was announced in May 2025 and continued the collaborative project that began with the limited 2019 series. The aquavit maintained its connection to Norwegian traditions closely associated with Stein Eriksen—an Olympic champion and a longtime representative of Deer Valley, whose name the Stein Eriksen Lodge bears.
The second batch emphasized a grain base made from Utah-grown winter wheat and barley, which served as the foundation for distillation. The flavor profile was shaped by caraway, cardamom, and fennel, while barrel aging contributed a pronounced golden color and an open aromatic character. The producer described the aquavit as suitable for drinking neat, for toasts, and in cocktails, particularly when paired with hearty food.
The second batch was presented at several events, including showcases at Platform by the James Beard Foundation, as well as tastings at Alpine Distilling and Stein Eriksen Lodge. The aquavit was offered to guests alongside cocktail selections and special tasting sets.
About the producer
Alpine Distilling
Park City, Utah, United States
Alpine Distilling is a craft distillery in Park City, Utah, founded by Rob and Sara Sergent and opened in 2016. Rob Sergent came to distilling after careers with the NFL and Johnson & Johnson, drawing on a family distilling tradition rooted in Kentucky, while Sara Sergent developed the botanical side of the business and today serves as CEO and Master Distiller.
Production takes place at the distillery in Park City’s Silver Creek area. Alpine uses two principal stills: a traditional jacketed copper pot still for whiskey and a custom pressure-driven vapor-extraction column still for botanical spirits. The company also uses local aquifer water in its production. Its portfolio has included whiskey, gin, vodka, liqueurs and limited or private-label botanical spirits.
Botanical distillation has become a particular focus under Sara Sergent. Alpine describes its process as vapor extraction of botanicals under controlled proof, pressure and speed, while its whiskey production follows a separate program based around pot distillation and maturation in American oak. The distillery remains based at 7132 Silver Creek Road, Park City, with a separate bar and retail operation on Main Street.
Alpine Distilling has also produced custom spirits for several hospitality clients, including Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley. In 2019 the distillery collaborated with the Lodge on Stein Eriksen 52 Aquavit, a private-label barrel-aged aquavit created in tribute to Norwegian skier Stein Eriksen. The first release comprised only 200 bottles and debuted at the Lodge on December 15, 2019, Stein Day. The aquavit was produced from Utah winter wheat and Utah two-row barley before fermentation, distillation, seasoning and barrel maturation.
