Company History

• Einar's Distillery is the first distillery in the Faroe Islands and builds on Føroya Bjørs' long brewery legacy dating back to 1888.
• Origin and development: Føroya Bjør began as a brewery in Vági; it went through periods of regulatory restrictions and changes, after which the company expanded into soft drinks and modernization of the brewery.
• The business was expanded from brewery to distillery: In 2016 the first Aquavit was launched, and in October of the same year the first whisky casks began aging. Since then, Einar's Distillery has established itself as a producer of world-class strong spirits in step with local culture and climate.
• Branding and community engagement: Since 2016, the frame of a faithful Faroe Islands frame has formed the company logo; the company is active in Faroese society and continues to support and collaborate with local stakeholders.

Production Details

• Production methods: Distillation and aging take place in carefully selected casks (both Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry casks) and in the harsh North Atlantic climate, which gives depth and character to the whisky.
• Annual production and batching: Production is small and batch-based with limited numbers of bottles per batch (examples: Batch 18 821 bottles; Batch 19 920 bottles; Batch 20 1,035 bottles; Batch 21 751 bottles).
• Unique processes: Premier-grade casks from Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry; full cask strength at bottling (typically around 55–59.9% ABV, depending on batch); occasional releases such as Raven (slightly smoked) and Storm Petrel (balanced, full cask strength) highlight the distillery's experimental approach.
• The role of the climate: The North Atlantic climate and the changing weather in the Faroe Islands are considered crucial to the aging process and the development of rich, characterful whiskies.

Whisky Products

• Range and single malts: A range of small-batch single malts and special editions, often named after Faroese figures or saga characters (e.g., Tróndur í Götu, Tóra Sigmundardóttir, Great Skua, Storm Petrel, Raven, White Lamb, etc.).
• Special editions: Batch-based releases with specific themes and narratives, often in limited bottle counts.
• Examples of products:
• Tróndur í Götu – Batch 20: 6 years, 55.5% ABV, a blend of Oloroso and Bourbon casks; 1,035 bottles.
• Tóra Sigmundardóttir – Batch 21: 6 years, 55.5% ABV, Bourbon cask, 751 bottles.
• Storm Petrel – Batch 18: Full cask strength 59.9%, 821 bottles; balance between malt, vanilla and salt.
• Great Skua – Batch 20: 59.25% ABV, 963 bottles; blend of Sherry- and Bourbon casks, North Atlantic maturation.
• Raven – First smoked whisky, launched 2024, 59.5% ABV, 1,161 bottles.
• Einar’s 5 years – Eider: First Faroese whisky, 58.5% ABV, 354 bottles (190-liter Buffalo Trace cask).
• White Lamb – new upstart, age unknown, 45% ABV, 50 cl; newly diluted distillate.
• New and upcoming: Current and forthcoming releases follow the theme of Faroese heroes and the power of the sea, always in small batches and high cask strength.

Tasting Notes

• Storm Petrel (Batch 18): Nose – malt sweetness, pepper, honey; Taste – oily, nutty vanillas, malt; Finish – dry, salted notes and maltiness.
• Great Skua (Batch 20): Nose – malt, oak, citrus; Taste – malt sweetness, chocolate cake, fruitcake; Finish – light bitterness, intense cocoa from bourbon; complex and dry.
• Raven (First smoked whisky): Complex smoke, dry tannins, sweet fruit; notes of smoke and cocoa; balanced and peaty profile.
• 6-year releases (Batch 19): Spicy, dry tannin, notes of muscovado sugar, chocolate, malt; fruity vinous character blended with pronounced malt.
• In general: The whiskies showcase North Atlantic freshness and a balance between malt, oak, sweetness and fruit, often with clear notes of muscovado, chocolate, vanilla and a lightly salted finish from the sea climate.

Events and News

• Tours and visitor experiences: The company offers Company Visits and tours such as Ram Tour, Gold Tour and other packages via the book-a-tour page; opportunity to experience the distillery's work and the region's culture.
• News and releases:
• December 12, 2025: Batch 21 – Tóra Sigmundardóttir (6 years, 55.5% ABV, 751 bottles).
• July 22, 2025: Batch 20 – Tróndur í Götu (6 years, 55.5% ABV, 1,035 bottles).
• April 11, 2025: Batch 19 – Einar’s 6 years (52.5% ABV, 920 bottles).
• 2024: First smoked whisky – Einar’s Raven; and “First small batch whisky” – Einar’s 5 years (58.5% ABV, 354 bottles).
• Brand communications: Focus on "Crafted with passion, inspired by tradition" and the Faroese identity in both products and marketing.

Philosophy and Values

• Focus on quality and craftsmanship: The distillery follows a long tradition of craftsmanship and family passion, and works with small batches, full cask strength, and carefully selected casks to preserve character and complexity.
• Structure and authenticity: Clear principles that let the climate and the region's culture shape the whisky; commitment to Faroese society and continuous development of the products to reflect North Atlantic authenticity and craftsmanship.
• Branding: The use of the frame symbolism and the story around Føroya Bjør underscores a deep-rooted tradition and dedication to preserving local craft traditions across generations.