Brand

Vor

Vor is an Icelandic gin, pot-distilled by Eimverk; it is made from Icelandic barley and hand-harvested local botanicals to evoke the aromatic profiles of the Arctic environment.
  • Garðabær · Capital Region (Reykjavík area) · Iceland

Vor

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The story
Vor is the gin brand developed and produced by Eimverk, a family-run Icelandic company active in spirits production since 2009. The Vor project was developed from 2013 and the bottle gained international visibility in 2014, when it was reported to have received a recognition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Production philosophy
To pursue an authentically Icelandic expression using local raw materials: barley grown in Iceland and native botanicals gathered by hand. The approach favors small-batch production and the preservation of the botanicals' essential oils.
Territory
Iceland (capital area, production site near Garðabær)
Awards and recognition
Double Gold - San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2014) (reported by industry sources)
Production method
Small-batch production with a custom pot still; base spirit obtained from 100% Icelandic barley; native botanicals macerated/distilled during the cycle; not chill filtered to preserve aromas.
Distillation
Distillation in a discontinuous pot still; small-batch production
Ageing
Standard expressions are not aged; there is also a 'Barrel Aged Reserve' edition matured in casks (see cask_types).
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Garðabær
Categories
  • Icelandic gin
  • pot-distilled gin
  • artisanal gin
  • navy strength gin
Raw materials
  • barley (100% Icelandic)
  • Icelandic water
Casks and ageing vessels
  • virgin whisky casks
Representative products
  • Icelandic Dry Gin 70cl - Vor
  • Icelandic Navy Strength Gin 70cl - Vor
What makes it distinctive
  • Produced by Eimverk using 100% Icelandic barley
  • Pot still distillation in small batches
  • Not chill filtered to preserve essential oils
  • Available in a Dry version and in Navy Strength (around 57% ABV)
  • There is a Barrel Aged Reserve matured in virgin whisky casks

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