Golden Osetra
Golden to amber pearls with a firm pop, and the most complex palate in the collection.
I'm a chef who's been buying from Christian for over a year now. It's the best Osetra I have ever had and my clients can't get enough of the canapés with it.
I have tried all the name brand caviars across the board and none of them can compete with Bashtian's quality, especially at these prices.
How to serve it
A tin key or the back of a spoon turns the lid; no knife needed. Use mother-of-pearl, glass, horn or bone — metal turns the flavour. Serve the tin on ice, and once it is open, finish it within three days.
Storage & freshness
Shipping & returns
Ships FedEx Priority Overnight, packed cold with gel packs. Orders placed before 12 PM EST leave the same day, Monday through Thursday. Orders over $250 ship free.
Caviar is perishable, so it cannot be returned or exchanged once shipped. If anything arrives damaged or warm, email info@bashtiancaviar.com within 24 hours and we will replace it.
What this tin actually tastes like.
Four things separate one roe from another. These are the four for this tin — the same four used to compare all three below.
- Grain
- Clean sea air, a trace of hazelnut
- Texture
- Medium-full, with a firm and deliberate pop
- Finish
- Long, clean, faintly oceanic
- Best for
- Golden to amber pearls with a firm pop, and the most complex palate in the collection.
Two things worth adding.
The tin is the whole product. These are the two additions that change how it is served — and the set, if you would rather compare all three roes before committing to one.
Why this one earns the name.
The flavor, in brief.
Serve cold and let the tin sit only a minute or two out of the ice. Too warm and the butter dominates; too cold and the finish never opens.
Texture & appearance.
The lineage of the sturgeon.
Three considered ways.
On its own
A mother-of-pearl spoon, straight from the tin, with the tin on ice. Nothing underneath. This is how you find out what you actually bought, and with Golden Osetra it is the only serving we would insist on.
With warm blini
Blini warm but not hot, a restrained spoon of crème fraîche, caviar last. Warmth lifts the aroma; too much heat kills the pop. Keep the blini small enough to finish in one bite.
Alongside Champagne
A dry, low-dosage Champagne, well chilled. The acidity and fine bead cut the butter and reset the palate between spoons. Chilled vodka works just as well and stays further out of the way.
What the table says.
I'm so impressed with the osetra. Incredibly buttery.
I'm so impressed with the osetra. Incredibly buttery.
Fantastic caviar, flavor of this Osetra is so rich and exquisite. Pricing for the quantity beats most of the market.
I’m a chef who’s been buying from Christian for over year now, excited for him to scale to retail market. It’s the best Osetra I have ever had and my clients can’t get enough of the canapés with it.
I have tried all the name brand caviars across the board and none of them can compete with Bashtian’s quality, especially at these prices
This caviar might be some of the best I've ever tried!!!
It was so good, I cleaned the tin by myself. I wish I had more. It was such a delight. Perfectly balanced. All positive reviews from me.
Ordered my first batch and am blown away at the quality, value and ease of communication with Christian and team.
Highly recommend 6/5 ⭐️
Which roe is yours
Three tins, three registers.
| Roe | Character | Pearl | From | Pick this if |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Osetra You are here | Nutty, clean, long | Medium-large, golden amber | $120 | Someone who already likes caviar |
| Kaluga Reserve | Buttery, savory, full | Large, near-black | $105 | A savory palate, or a gift for an expert |
| Kaluga Amber | Sweet, mild, round | Largest, warm amber | $90 | A first tin, or a table of guests |
The questions we get
How much should I buy?
One ounce is a generous tasting for one person, or a taste for two. Two ounces suits a dinner for four as a first course. Above 125g you are catering rather than tasting — each size in the selector says who it feeds.
What if nobody is home when it arrives?
Every order ships FedEx Priority Overnight in an insulated cooler with gel packs, packed cold the morning it leaves us. It holds temperature for roughly 24 hours after delivery, so a few hours on a doorstep is not a problem. We ship Monday through Thursday only, so nothing sits in a depot over a weekend.
How do I open the tin, and what do I serve it with?
A tin key or the back of a spoon turns the lid; no knife needed. Use mother-of-pearl, glass, horn or bone — metal turns the flavour. Serve the tin on ice, and once it is open, finish it within three days.
How long does it keep?
Unopened and refrigerated at 28–32°F, best enjoyed within four weeks of the packing date printed on the tin. Once opened, three days. Never freeze it: freezing ruptures the pearls and the texture does not come back.
Is it legal and sustainable?
Yes. Every tin is farmed roe from a single supplier under CITES permit, the international convention governing sturgeon trade. Nothing we sell is wild-caught, and every shipment is documented.
Can I send it as a gift?
Yes. Pick the delivery date in your bag before checkout and it arrives cold to their door on the day you choose. The Flight is the usual gift when you do not know which roe they prefer.
