The Balik Classic Whole Side is the most direct expression of Balik craftsmanship. A whole side of Norwegian Salmo salar, with almost no fat, is smoked by hand in the method inherited from the former court of the Russian Tsar. The wood from the forest surrounding the Balik farm, a rare species seasoned for 6 years whose secret belongs to Balik alone, gives the smoke its delicate, enveloping signature, for an ultra-melting texture. Unlike the Presliced Side, the Whole Side is delivered uncut. This form calls for a ceremonial tasting: to be carved yourself with a long, well-sharpened knife, on the bias and in thin slices. It is an experience that extends Balik craftsmanship at home, especially prized for grand occasions and receptions where the gesture of carving is part of the moment.

The Balik Gravlax whole presliced side combines the Balik smoking method with the Scandinavian gravlax tradition, an age-old northern European method for keeping fresh salmon for several weeks. This process transforms the flesh: the texture becomes more soft and velvety, and the aromas take on the herbaceous, tangy notes that are the hallmark of dill. Sliced by hand and presliced for ease of service, this gravlax is enjoyed on its own or with the Balik dill mustard sauce, the House's signature pairing.

The Tsar Nikolaj For Two is a format designed especially for two gourmets. At ~320 g, it is perfect for a tasting for two as a starter or a light dish, in the Tsar Nikolaj signature. On the palate, the rich melt-in-the-mouth texture distinctive to Balik meets the aromatic richness of the tsarist recipe. Cut into medallions about 1 cm thick and serve with crème fraîche, a few sprigs of dill, lemon wedges and a warm blini. The For Two format lends itself particularly well to refined dinners for two or to more striking aperitifs in pairs.

The Balik Overture Classic, a 200 g tasting format in slices. Prepared and sliced by hand, it draws on the very same traditional smoking method as the Classic Side: Norwegian Salmo salar selected for its firm yet melting flesh, smoked over rare wood from the Swiss mountains, in the emblematic kiln of the farm at Ebersol. On the palate, the Overture Classic delivers the subtle woody aromas and melting texture that are Balik's own, in a format conceived for refined aperitifs or starters for two to four guests. A little crème fraîche, a turn of black pepper from the mill, a warm blini: simplicity is the finest way to bring out the Balik signature.