Bräntings Bränneri AB
About the distillery
Bräntings Bränneri is a young, small-scale whisky distillery just outside Bunge on the north of Gotland. It is located in an old military bunker surrounded by the island’s nature, and produces in small batches with limited releases. Both local raw ingredients and a wide spectrum of casks are used here to shape a style that already ranges from soft and floral to lightly peated and influenced by cask character.
History
A young distillery in a bunker on Gotland
Bräntings Bränneri is described as a young, small-scale whisky distillery just outside Bunge on Gotland. The distillery is housed in an old military bunker in the natural landscape of northern Gotland, and the story is still just getting started. Along the way, they have already created four different blended malts: Three Oaks Whisky, Winter Blend Whisky, Bunge Oak Whisky and Cask Strength Whisky. The first two are sold out, while the other two are still available through selected retailers.
Their own single malt is under development
The distillery states that the copper still is handmade in Portugal and is being used to produce the house’s own single malt whisky. This uses lightly peat-smoked malt barley from Gotland, and the whisky is set to spend several years aging in cask. At the same time, targeted cask management is also a focus, because a large part of the flavour—and the entire colour—comes from the aging. This is where new American, French and Swedish oak casks, as well as ex-bourbon, ex-rum and ex-sherry casks, are brought into play.
Raw materials and production
The production is based on small batches and on a deliberate search for the right raw ingredient and the right cask combination. The distillery’s own single malt is made from lightly peat-smoked malt barley from Gotland and distilled in a copper pot still that is handmade in Portugal. Crafting the whisky’s style happens largely through the casks: new American, French and Swedish oak casks are used side by side with ex-bourbon, ex-rum and ex-sherry casks. In some releases, toasted staves from the distillery’s own oak are also included, and in Bunge Oak Whisky, these staves are part of the recipe. The distillery also places emphasis on blending different casks in order to achieve the desired character—an approach that is repeated across the house’s whiskies.
Maturation and cask types
Aging takes place in the bunker on Gotland and is clearly part of the distillery’s identity. Here, Bräntings Bränneri works with new American, French and Swedish oak casks as well as ex-bourbon, ex-rum and ex-sherry casks. This makes it possible to combine sweetness, fruitiness, and more spicy or drier layers. In Bunge Oak Whisky, toasted staves from the distillery’s own oak are used, while Cask Strength Whisky is bottled from a blend of ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-rum casks. These kinds of combinations show that cask management is not just a question of maturation, but an active tool in the flavour work.
Whiskies
The current whisky range is small, but clearly shaped by different cask expressions. Bunge Oak Whisky is the soft, sweet direction, while Cask Strength Whisky is aimed at a more powerful profile bottled without any added water. Alongside the whiskies, the distillery also works with whiskyglögg and the concept “your whisky, your recipe”, where guests can compose their own whisky based on the casks. Overall, the range is marked by experiments, local raw ingredients, and a clear Gotland signature.
| Whisky | Type / series | Alcohol | Cask and style | Flavour profile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 – Three Oaks Whisky | Blended malt whisky | Oak casks | The distillery’s first blended malt whisky, matured in the bunker on Gotland. A blend of American, French and Swedish oak casks creates a well-balanced and soft whisky.; Aftertaste: Nuts, vanilla, caramel, a flowery touch, oaky notes and an aftertaste of licorice. | Discontinued; Sold out | |
| 02 – Winter Blend Whisky | Blended malt whisky | Toasted wooden staves | A very small batch of blended malt whisky, where toasted wooden staves of sugar maple contribute to the wintery character.; Taste: Pear, citrus, caramel, minerals and a tiny bit of licorice.; Aftertaste: Smooth and elegant. | Discontinued; Sold out; 115 bottles | |
| 03 – Bunge Oak Whisky | New American oak and Ex-sherry casks | Blended with malt whisky matured in new American oak casks and ex-sherry casks, with the addition of toasted staves from the distillery’s own oak.; Taste: Sweet, fresh, unpeated whisky with vanilla, caramel, leather and licorice.; Aftertaste: Very smooth; suited to neat drinking, on ice or in cocktails. | Current; Core range; Available for restaurants at gastronoma or keges | ||
| 04 – Cask Strength Whisky | 53.2 % | Ex-bourbon casks, Ex-sherry casks and Ex-rum casks; smoked/peated | A blended whisky bottled without any added water and matured in ex-bourbon, ex-sherry and ex-rum casks.; Taste: Peaty but not too heavy; full bodied taste with a hint of Bunge oak and sugar maple.; Aftertaste: Full bodied. | Current; Core range; Available for restaurants at gastronoma and keges |
Whisky style and flavour profile
The style spans several directions: Bunge Oak Whisky features vanilla, caramel, leather and licorice, along with a soft, sweet and fresh expression. Three Oaks Whisky offers nuts, vanilla, caramel, flowers and oak with licorice in the finish. Winter Blend Whisky leans towards pear, citrus, caramel, minerals and a hint of licorice. In addition, the lightly peat-smoked side from the single malt project and the peaty but not heavy profile in Cask Strength Whisky come through.
Visit the distillery
Bräntings Bränneri can be visited in the summer, when tours and tastings can be booked at the distillery. After the events, there will be on-site sales from the courtyard, and the experience can also include tasting through the casks in the bunker and getting a personally bottled whisky with their own name. Tours and tastings in the summer of 2026 have also been planned. For trade to restaurants and deliveries on Gotland, Keges is collaborated with, while restaurants in the rest of Sweden are served through Gastronoma.
The stated opening times are: Tours and tastings are offered in summer 2026.
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Philosophy and craftsmanship
Bräntings Bränneri works according to a clear principle of small batches and limited releases. The distillery seeks the best raw materials for the flavour they want to achieve, and sees cask management as crucial for both flavour and colour. At the same time, experimentation is part of the method: different malt types, types of wood and previous cask contents are blended and tested until the balance is right.