Company History

• 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 Details

• 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.

Whisky Products and Range

• Flóki Single Malt
• Flóki Young Malt
• Flóki Single Malt sheep dung smoke
• Flóki Young Malt sheep dung smoke
• Flóki Single Malt Icelandic birch finish
• Flóki Single Malt sherry cask finish
• Flóki Single Malt beer cask finish
• Vor Gin (Small batch)
• Vor Gin (Barrel aged reserve)
• Vor Gin (Navy strength reserve)
• Víti Brennivín (Icelandic Aquavit)
• Víti Brennivín (Icelandic schnapps)
• Vinter Reserve Icelandic Schnapps

Tasting Notes

• 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.

Events and News

• 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.

Philosophy and Values

• 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.