The Beluga and the Sterlet are two prized sturgeons historically harvested for their caviar in Tsarist Russia, both being native to the Black Sea, Azov Sea, and Caspian Sea. In order to ensure sustainability, the Beluga is crossed with another desirable sturgeon species. These hybrid offspring make a “Bester” Hybrid that is beautiful gray to amber colors with a rich, creamy flavor.

The grains are larger than pure Sterlet caviar, but still smaller than true Beluga caviar. What this caviar lacks in size it makes up for in incredible flavor and smooth texture, with creamy and buttery notes that slowly develop into a lingering, briny, and almost nutty finish.