Royal Beluga and Special Reserve Beluga
Beluga Caviar Twin Taster Set
A tin of Royal Beluga and a tin of pure Huso huso Special Reserve, so you can compare the two styles of Beluga side by side. One is darker and fuller, the other larger, paler and more delicate with hints of walnut. The pair costs 10% less than buying both tins separately.
- Origin
- Italy, China
- Flavour
- Creamy, Mild
- Delivered
- Chilled
About Beluga Caviar Twin Taster Set
Some people love the large, gentle eggs and classic creaminess of pure Beluga. Others prefer the slightly punchier character of the Beluga hybrid. The only way to know which camp you are in is to taste them together, which is exactly what this set is for.
What is inside
- Royal Beluga: Huso huso x Baerii hybrid from northern Italy. Dark grey eggs of about 3mm, creamy with a fuller, more robust flavour.
- Special Reserve Beluga: pure Huso huso. Larger, lighter grey eggs of 3 to 3.5mm, subtle and creamy with hints of walnut.
- Sizes: two tins of 30g, 50g, 125g or 250g
- Saving: priced at 10% less than buying the two tins separately
Taste the Special Reserve first, as it is the more delicate of the two, and use a mother of pearl spoon so nothing gets in the way. It makes a memorable start to a dinner party and a very generous gift.
Product details
- Caviar type
- Beluga
- Species
- Huso huso x Acipenser baerii, Huso huso
- Origin
- Italy, China
- Pearl colour
- Dark grey, Light grey
- Flavour
- Creamy, Mild, Nutty
- Includes
- Caviar
- Dietary
- Gluten free, Dairy free, Pescatarian
- Storage
- Chilled
- Category
- Caviar Tasting Set
- Set size
- 2 x 30g, 2 x 50g, 2 x 125g, 2 x 250g
Storage
- Put both tins in the fridge on arrival, in the coldest part at 0 to 4°C.
- Keep them sealed until the day of your tasting, and open both together for a fair comparison.
- Whatever is left once opened should be covered and eaten within 48 hours.
- Do not freeze either tin.
Serving
- Take both tins out about ten minutes before tasting and set them side by side on crushed ice.
- Taste the Special Reserve first, as it is the more delicate, then move on to the Royal Beluga.
- Give each tin its own mother of pearl spoon so the two caviars stay distinct.
- Try each plain from the spoon before moving on to blinis with crème fraîche.
- A sip of cold water or dry Champagne between tins helps reset the palate.
Ingredients and allergens
Sturgeon roe (fish), salt, E285 (borax). Borax is a traditional caviar salt that helps preservation and rounds out the flavour. Contains fish.
Allergens are shown in bold. Recipes can change, so please always check the label on the product you receive.
Delivery and returns
We aim to process and dispatch the majority of your caviar orders same-day when placed before 3PM Monday to Thursday, and 92% of them will be delivered on the next working day.
Orders after 3PM on Thursday will likely be dispatched the following working day (usually Monday) so if you need your order urgently please do get in touch with us. We pack all orders with multiple ice packs to ensure they arrive fresh and chilled so don't worry if it takes an extra day to arrive.
Same-day delivery is available in some London areas.
Our caviar lasts for 3-6 months, but once opened should be consumed within 3-4 days.
Delivery Methods & Costs
The majority of our orders are delivered via Royal Mail's Tracked 24 service (up to the value of £250), with the rest going via DHL Domestic Express or Royal Mail Special Delivery.
- Orders up to £99 - £5
- Orders over £100 - FREE
Remote locations:
Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Islands and a few other remote locations can take up to 2-3 days to reach you. Please consider this before placing your order.
Questions
Beluga Caviar Twin Taster Set: your questions answered
Anything else you would like to know? Our team is always happy to help.
How much do you save with the Beluga Twin Taster Set?
The set is priced at 10% less than buying the Royal Beluga and Special Reserve Beluga tins separately.
Which Beluga should I taste first?
Start with the Special Reserve pure Huso huso, which is the more delicate of the two. The fuller Royal Beluga follows naturally after it.
What sizes does the Beluga taster set come in?
Two tins of 30g, 50g, 125g or 250g, from £135 for the 2 x 30g set to £1,035 for 2 x 250g.
Where are the two Beluga caviars farmed?
Royal Beluga, a Huso huso and Siberian sturgeon hybrid, is farmed in northern Italy. The Special Reserve pure Huso huso is farmed in China.
