The Untamed Spirit of Faer Isles Distillery

Is there anyone producing single malt whisky in the Faroe Islands? Is there a Faroese whisky on its way? Where can I visit the whisky distillery? Continue reading and learn everything about Faer Isles Distillery from the Faroe Islands. 

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Faer Isles Distillery is a small whisky producer in the windy North Atlantic Ocean. The handcrafted production is remotely located in the hidden amphitheater look-alike village Vestmanna on Streymoy Island. The Faroe Islands lie midway between Iceland and Scotland.

In these rural settings, the only whisky in the Faroe Islands using timeless craftsmanship is produced. Here is the story of Faer Isles Distillery.

The founders have put a lot of hard work into the Faer Isles Distillery project. After all the initial efforts, they are now producing.

Soon the first batch will decant in barrels and then stacked out in the wild nature. And before you know, you will be able to taste the finest whisky matured in the undiscovered Nordic archipelago.

Visit Faer Isles Distillery

The skilled founders of the Faroe Islands whisky distillery use only pure water from the pristine streams. These small streams find their ways down the grass covered hillsides.

Combined with golden barley these produce are transformed into the unique spirits. Everything is aged in oak casks facing the harsh landscapes in the middle of the salty North Atlantic Ocean. These unparalleled surroundings will ensure a rich body filled with character.

The distillers are now waiting in patient for the moment when their whisky will shine. Click here for a guided distillery tour already available.

Joining the tour will take you inside Faer Isles Distillery where all the magic happens. Everything takes place in Vestmanna.

Beside a large room where the malting, mashing, fermentation and distillation takes place, the building is home to a cosy bar. You will get to see the entire place on the guided distillery tour.

It is exciting to see every part of the whisky-making process. Knowing that this is where the distillers are cultivating their skills ads to the experience.

The whisky from Faer Isles Distillery will extract the untasted flavour and character of the Faroe Islands. The serenity of the island group will come true in the taste only years from now.

Faer Isles whisky will be an experience that encompasses all senses. From the taste of the shining liquid to the unbelievable nature surrounding you.

The ideal Faroe Islands Temperature

The weather in the Faroe Islands is windy and utterly intense. Travellers say they feel more alive after venturing out in the unbeatable coastlines and craggy mountain tops. 

The barrels will be exposed to rain and sea spray on most days. The weather is untamed whereas the temperature is very stable indeed. 

When you look at the thermometer it will almost always say between 5-15 °C. Be it in winter or summer, the temperature will be surprisingly stable.

These are the perfect conditions for ageing whisky. With little daily and seasonal variation, the taste of Faroe Islands whisky will be something out-of-this world. It is made for people with character and style.

History of Whisky in the Faroe Islands

Faer Isles Distillery started out in 2018. Back in 2020 the distillery invited people to become a member of the Founders’ Club. There was great interest in becoming a founding member and now production of the company’s first batch is about to start.

The company is funded by a handful of investors together with community funding. If you want to own a part of Faer Isles Distillery then sign up for the distillery’s newsletter and they will let you know when there is a new round of funding. 

Behind the distillery in Vestmanna are three local whisky enthusiasts. Bogi Karbech Mouritsen is the company’s Founder and Distillery Manager. Dánial Hoydal is a Co-founder & Managing Director. Bjarni Lamhauge is the Head Distiller.

These same guys have been worshipping whisky for many years. So much so that they many years ago established Einmalt, the The Faroese Whisky Society.

The Local Ingredients

Faer Isles derives from the first name for the islands given by the earliest settlers, which were Irish monks. On the first map of the Faroe Islands, the islands are called Faer Isles. Faer is an ancient word for sheep.

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The archipelago is home to incredible natural ingredients. So beside producing high-quality whisky, the craft distillery offers travellers gin and more.

Local botanicals such as seaweed and Angelica create the unique fresh maritime house style that live and breathe the Faer Isles spirits. The taste is remarkable.

Guided Faer Isles Distillery Tour

The first whisky is expected to enter the market in late 2026. Until then you can visit Faroe Islands to feel and explore the unfathomable environment in which the whisky will mature. 

While you are here, you can even join a guided Distillery Tour and learn so much more about whisky production in one of the world’s most northernly located whisky distilleries. Moreover, you will get the chance to speak with the founders themselves.

Lingering on your tongue only years from now is an extraordinary experience crafted by Faroese entrepreneurs. As we toast in the Faroe Islands: Skál!

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