Reykjavik Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings
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Experience Highlights
Discover the Eimverk distillery in Gardabaer and delve into the fascinating world of craft spirit production. During this guided tour of approximately 1 hour, you can explore the family-run distillery's facilities with an expert guide, learn about the distillation process and sample a selection of their exquisite spirits. From whisky to gin, every drink distilled at Eimverk is carefully crafted using the highest quality local ingredients. This experience will give you the opportunity to get an up-close look at the work and passion that goes into each bottle.
- Discover the process of distilling handcrafted spirits at the Eimverk distillery on this approximately 1 hour tour.
- Taste a selection of high quality spirits such as Flóki, Iceland's pioneering whisky.
- Learn about the local ingredients used in the production of each spirit.
What’s included
- Entrance to the distillery
- Expert guide
- Icelandic liqueur tasting
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Step by Step
The Eimverk distillery is a hidden gem in the town of Gardabaer. This guided tour of approximately 1 hour will take you to discover the secrets behind the production of the famous Icelandic spirits. During the experience, you will explore the distillery facilities and learn about the distillation and fermentation process of the spirits together with an expert guide.
You will have the opportunity to taste some of their most popular products, such as the famous Brennivín, a herbal liqueur with a unique and distinctive taste. You can also enjoy Vormina gin, which has a special twist, and Flóki whisky, which is Iceland's most prominent whisky and is handcrafted for 4 years after 163 trial distillations to ensure the quality it has today.
During the tour you will learn about the history of the distillery and be told interesting anecdotes about the production of spirits in the country. You will also learn about the process of transforming Icelandic barley into the famous liqueurs in American oak barrels.
The Eimverk distillery is known for its focus on using top quality local ingredients for the most excellent results in the unique taste of its spirits. During the tasting, you will experience the unique and authentic flavours of Icelandic spirits and discover why they are so appreciated all over the world.