Kaluga Reserve
A hybrid cross of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon. Smooth, buttery burst with a creamy finish, and the most savory 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
- Fresh cream, smooth, restrained brine
- Texture
- Full, with a smooth and yielding burst
- Finish
- Creamy, lingering, gently saline
- Best for
- A hybrid cross of Kaluga and Amur sturgeon. Smooth, buttery burst with a creamy finish, and…
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.
The savory one.
The flavor, in brief.
The most robust of the three. If you are serving caviar alongside other food rather than on its own, this is the tin that will not get lost.
Texture & appearance.
The lineage of the sturgeon.
Three considered ways.
On its own
On ice, with a non-metallic spoon. Kaluga has enough body to carry a full spoonful, so be less sparing than you would with Osetra.
With warm potato
A small waxy potato, steamed and split, with crème fraîche and caviar spooned over. The starch and the savory finish suit each other, and it is a more forgiving pairing than blini for a first attempt.
With chilled vodka
Neutral, very cold, in a small glass. Vodka is traditional for a reason, it clears the palate without adding anything, which lets Kaluga's savory length do the work.
What the table says.
Amazing, high quality Kaluga caviar. I don’t like briny caviar this is very creamy. Recommend it with eggs 👍👍
Caviar was so great so fresh and flavorful :) my preference is generally the kaluga reserve for the buttery smooth flavor
Which roe is yours
Three tins, three registers.
| Roe | Character | Pearl | From | Pick this if |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Osetra | Nutty, clean, long | Medium-large, golden amber | $120 | Someone who already likes caviar |
| Kaluga Reserve You are here | 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.
