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Reykjavik: Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

Reykjavik: Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

Learn about the production of premium Icelandic gin and whiskey on a guided tour of the Eimver Distillery in Reykjavik. Taste Iceland's first and only whiskey, some Vor Premium Gin, and Viti Brennivín. Start with an introduction to the distillery and a welcome drink. Following the introduction, learn about the history of whiskey in Iceland and how it came to be produced at Eimverk distillery. Feel free to ask plenty of questions throughout the experience. After you’ve learned a bit about the history of the distillery, it’s time for the tasting to start. As you go through the products, discover everything about the production of these premium spirits, from the initial thought process to the current state of development of Eimverk’s products. When the first half of the tasting is over, head towards the distillery’s production facility. Learn about the steps of the process right from the beginning of the barley harvesting, to the delicious glass of liquor at the end. Take some photos of the fascinating production area, and then head back to the tasting room for the second half of the sampling. As you taste the spirits, listen to your guide share interesting stories and explanations about the drinks, and mingle with the other guests on the tour.

Reykjavik: Make an Icelandic Wool Monster

Reykjavik: Make an Icelandic Wool Monster

Enjoy a wonderful time with family or friends in our workshop. Located just 10 minutes from Reykjavik, surrounded by beautiful nature and birdlife, we offer you the opportunity to make your very own Icelandic souvenir. We have a wide variety of hands, feet, hair, horns and tails. You choose the body and what you want to put on it, and we sew your skrimsli together. Then you choose the eyes and mouth. This is a great activity for families with children, a group of friends, a couple and anyone who wants to create unforgettable memories. You will leave our workshop with a new friend of your own design, a unique little woolly monster we call Skrimsli, made of pure 100% Icelandic wool.

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Amazing experience! The guide went through the whole process and discussed each taster in detail, even told us the best way to try each one. He was funny and informative, discussed not only the processes but also the history of Iceland, couldn't fault him at all. We got to try 10 different spirits which was a nice surprise, all of them were very tasty. At the end of the tour there is even a little button to call for a taxi, which came in about 5 minutes which was very handy. Definitely recommend!!

5 out of 5 stars

Paul was absolutely incredible! Great tour with in depth technical knowledge and a history lesson. He’s a great storyteller and amazing bartender. 10/10 recommend!!!

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amazing evening great start to our trip to Iceland. easy to get to via public transit.

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It was extremely lovely and super interesting to see Icelandic whisky/gin production.

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the guide was brilliant very knowledgeable and fun as well. definitely will recommend