Eimverk Distillery

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Family-owned distillery founded in 2009, dedicated to premium Icelandic spirits made from 100% local ingredients.
Eimverk is Iceland's first and only whisky distillery, known for craftsmanship and local rooting.
Focus on being “purely Icelandic” and continually improving each new cask; highlighted unique innovation such as sheep-dung-smoked reserve.
From grain to bottle: our own plans, our own pot stills, and our own production of spirits.

Production takes place with specially manufactured distillation equipment and aging in new American oak barrels.
Flóki whisky is the result of 4 years of experiments and 163 trial distillations and maturation attempts.
100% Icelandic barley: Icelandic barley is hardy and provides sweet maltiness and spice notes.
The production includes three spirits: Flóki (single malt), Vor (gin), Víti (Brennivín).
Craftsmanship all the way: from barley cultivation to design and construction of distillation equipment.
Unique processes such as sheep-dung-smoked reserve contribute to a distinctive Icelandic cultural profile.

100% Icelandic barley contributes to sweet maltiness and spice notes in the whiskey.
Flóki described as a complex malt with a unique blend of characteristics found in Bourbon, Scotch and Irish whiskies.
Sheep-dung-smoked reserve gives a pronounced, distinctive smoke- and herbal profile; combines Icelandic botanicals and natural ingredients.
Vor gin and Víti build on the base spirit with local herbs and botanicals.

Visits and tours: Eimverk Distillery offers guided tours; available by appointment and last a little over an hour with tastings of Flóki, Vor and Víti.
Location and transport: Lyngás 13, Garðabær; 10–15 minutes by taxi from Reykjavík city centre; tours by appointment only.
Shop and opening hours: The shop is open Monday–Friday from 10:00–15:30; opportunity to purchase Flóki whisky, Vor gin and Víti Brennivín as well as gifts.
Customer experiences: Several customer testimonials highlight friendly staff, personal experience and in-depth storytelling around Icelandic spirits.

Focus on quality, craftsmanship and local anchoring; 100% Icelandic ingredients and energy throughout the process.
The family runs the distillery, which means personal care and a long-term commitment to craftsmanship.
Innovation within traditional whisky production, including unique Icelandic methods such as sheep-dung-smoked reserve.
The goal is to be true Icelandic whisky: unique, handmade and continually improved with each new cask.