Company history

• January 2020: Søhøjlandets Distillery founded by a six-person team in the central Jutland Søhøjland region with the aim of producing high-quality Danish spirits.
• March 2020: The facilities in Sejs-Svejbæk are selected; renovation and conversion begin in an old workshop.
• June 2020: The first pot still arrives and is put into operation.
• October–November 2020: The first distillation is completed; the first bottle of New Nordic Dry Gin is launched in November.
• 2021: Several gins are launched (Nordic Blueberry Gin, Barrel Aged Gin, Summerly Gin). November: European Trophy silver for New Nordic Dry Gin.
• January 2022 and March 2022: Nuts & Barrels Gin launched; IWSC awards granted (New Nordic Dry Gin silver, Nordic Blueberry Gin bronze, Nuts & Barrels Gin bronze).
• June 2022: Nordic Elderflower Gin introduced.
• December 2022: First whisky aged in casks produced.
• March 2023: Named Denmark Gin Distillery of the Year at the Berlin International Spirit Competition.
• November 2023: Nordic Dill Akvavit launched.
• Additional offerings: Private label gin services with the option for your own label and design.

Production details

• Focus on small handmade batches and unique, hand-numbered bottles.
• Distillation and aging in traditional methods; pot still from 2020 and ongoing experiments with cask aging.
• Product categories and volumes:
• New Nordic Dry Gin: 500 ml, 44% ABV.
• Summerly Gin: 500 ml, 38% ABV.
• Barrel Aged Gin: 500 ml, 45% ABV (cask-aged, ex-whisky cask).
• Nordic Blueberry Gin: 500 ml, 38% ABV.
• Nordic Elderflower Gin: 500 ml, 38% ABV.
• Nordic Dill Akvavit: 500 ml, 40% ABV.
• Nuts & Barrels Gin: 500 ml, barrel-aged variant.
• Whisky: Crafted Danish Malt Composition Whisky - the first Danish malt whisky composed of single malts from Jutland, Funen and Zealand; aged in carefully selected bourbon casks; rounded and soft profile with fruity notes, floral nuances and natural sweetness.
• Whisky-ready release: 1st batch (limited quantity), 350 ml, 45% ABV; wax seal and label, released around December.
• Private label gin: Ability to produce your own quality gin with your own label design; minimum 10 bottles; prices from DKK 110 per bottle ex VAT; full flexibility in bottle type, cap, label design and paper choice.
• Recommended enjoyment: Some products are enjoyed neat or in cocktails; aging production and cask aging highlight characteristics.

Whisky products

• Crafted Danish Malt Composition Whisky (NEW): The first Danish malt whisky composed of single malts from distilleries in Jutland, Funen and Zealand; aged in carefully selected bourbon casks; rounded and soft profile with fruity and floral notes, natural sweetness and an elegant finish; constitutes the first release in a cross-Denmark series of Danish malt whiskies.
• Batch and size: 1st batch, 350 ml, 45% ABV, wax-sealed; limited quantity; launched as a tribute to Danish craftsmanship and collaboration across regions.

Tasting notes

• Whisky: Fruity and floral nuances, natural sweetness, balanced finish; the grain character and climate influence the overall profile; notes of fruit and flowers combine with a rounded, elegant finish.
• The distillery's other products focus on juniper, citrus, blueberries, and botanicals, providing complex, fresh, and sometimes refreshing flavor experiences in gin and Akvavit.

Events and news

• Award-winning: Silver at the Europe Trophy (New Nordic Dry Gin) in November 2021.
• IWSC 2022 awards: New Nordic Dry Gin (Silver), Nordic Blueberry Gin (Bronze), Nuts & Barrels Gin (Bronze).
• Distillery of the Year: Denmark Gin Distillery of the Year at the Berlin International Spirit Competition (2023).
• New products: Nordic Dill Akvavit (November 2023) and the continued expansion of the gin range, as well as the first whisky aged in casks (December 2022).
• Private label offers: Opportunity to produce private label gin with your own label and design.

Philosophy and values

• Focus on Danish craftsmanship tradition and patience throughout the process.
• Strong focus on quality and craftsmanship, reflected in small batches, hand-numbered bottles, and bottling precision.
• Values: innovation in Danish ingredients and regional contributions to a cohesive Danish spirits scene; award-winning products as a signal of constant quality improvement.
• Customer-centric service concept: opportunity to reach brand owners and business partners through private label solutions that offer flexibility in design and content.