Producer
Thuva
Thuva (also listed as Þúfa/Thufa) is an Icelandic aquavit — a modern interpretation of the traditional Brennivín — marketed as an artisanal product tied to the herbs and aromas of the Icelandic landscape.
- Reykjavík · Iceland
- 1 product
Thuva
Meet the producer
The story
Thuva is presented in catalogs and product sheets as an interpretation of Brennivín produced by Brunnur Distillery (Brunnur Distillery ehf.), a company registered in Reykjavík. Sources indicate Brunnur was founded by partners Óskar (Oskar) Ericsson and Junio Carchini; the distillery is best known for the gin Himbrimi and for its experimentation with Icelandic botanicals. Thuva/Þúfa appears in selections by distributors and specialist e‑shops for Nordic spirits.
Production philosophy
To produce a contemporary, terroir-driven version of Brennivín, highlighting botanicals typical of the island and an organoleptic profile that evokes the Icelandic landscape (wild herbs, mineral and spicy notes).
Territory
Iceland (distilled and conceived in Iceland, connected to the landscape and local botanicals).
Production method
Described in sources as an artisanal production: slow distillation in traditional copper stills and flavoring with local botanicals, according to Brunnur Distillery's interpretation.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation, reported as slow in traditional copper stills.
Ageing
Some product sheets report maturation in stainless steel containers or in neutral wood; no indications of aging in aromatic barrels were found.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Reykjavík
- Categories
- distilled spirit
- Icelandic brennivín
- herb-infused spirits
- Casks and ageing vessels
- stainless steel
- neutral wood
- Representative products
- Thuva spirit 50 cl - Thuva
- Þúfa / Thufa - Brennivín (option appearing in Nordic listings)
What makes it distinctive
- Contemporary interpretation of Icelandic Brennivín.
- Produced and marketed within the portfolio of Brunnur Distillery (Reykjavík) according to available sources.
- Declared recipe based on local botanicals such as cumin and sweetgrass.
- Available in 50 cl format at various specialist retailers.