Brand
Isfjord
Isfjord is a premium spirits brand based in Nuuk, Greenland, known for using iceberg water from Ilulissat (Greenland) in the production of vodka, gin, whisky, rum and aquavit. On its official site the brand emphasizes purity and a pronounced smoothness derived from the use of this extremely low-TDS water.
- Nuuk · Greenland
- Since 2022
- 1 product
The story
According to the official site, the brand's story is rooted in Arctic exploration and in the discovery (as described by the brand) of using Ilulissat iceberg water from 2007 onward. Isfjord states it collects blocks of iceberg that are then melted and used in distillation to achieve notable smoothness (declared TDS < 5 ppm). Official contact details place the headquarters in Nuuk, Greenland. Public company records indicate the legal entity Isfjord Greenland ApS was registered as a limited liability company with start date 26.07.2022.
Production philosophy
Focus on purity and on the 'smoothness' obtained through the use of uncontaminated glacial water combined with selected botanicals. The brand projects an Arctic, minimalist and premium image, with attention to design and the organoleptic quality of its products.
Territory
Headquartered in Nuuk, Greenland, with an international presence and distribution (regional contacts for Europe, Asia, Americas, Australia & New Zealand, Middle East & Africa).
Awards and recognition
ISFJORD has collected awards in international competitions: examples reported on the official site and product sheets include silver/outstanding silver medals (IWSC 2018 and ISC/Spirits Selection in years indicated on product pages for gin and whisky).
Production method
The brand declares manual collection of iceberg portions in the Ilulissat area (Greenland), subsequent melting of the iceberg and use of this extremely pure water in distillation. For Isfjord vodka the official site indicates a base of 'blonde wheat' with fivefold distillation; for whisky Isfjord declares batch production at the Braunstein distillery (Denmark) on copper/column equipment; gin and aquavit are produced from distillates with selected botanicals.
Distillation
Various: vodka distilled five times (official information); whisky produced in batches at Braunstein distillery (copper still/column) according to official sources; gin and aquavit distilled with selected botanicals; iceberg water used in blending/bottling stages.
Ageing
For the whisky: stated maturation of around 10–12 years in casks; vodka/gin/aquavit: not aged (production based on distillation and subsequent blending/flavoring).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Nuuk
- Categories
- Premium Arctic vodka
- Premium gin
- Single malt whisky
- Aquavit
- Rum
- Premium spirits
- Raw materials
- iceberg/glacial water (Ilulissat, Greenland, declared TDS < 5 ppm)
- wheat (blonde wheat) for the vodka
- malted barley for the whisky
- botanicals for gin and aquavit (e.g. juniper, lemongrass, angelica, cardamom, sandalwood, orange peel)
- ingredients for aquavit (e.g. Bourbon vanilla, cane sugar, honey, elderberry, orange, rosehip, rowan, licorice root, oak bark, linden)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Oloroso (sherry) casks for the non-peated expression of the single malt
- American oak / ex-bourbon barrels for the peated expression
- Representative products
- ISFJORD Premium Arctic Vodka (70 cl)
- ISFJORD Premium Arctic Gin
- ISFJORD Premium Arctic Single Malt Whisky No.1
- ISFJORD Premium Arctic Aquavit
What makes it distinctive
- Declared use of iceberg water collected at Ilulissat (Greenland) with very low TDS according to the brand
- Headquarters reported in Nuuk, Greenland
- Product range: vodka, gin, single malt whisky, aquavit, rum
- Vodka based on 'blonde wheat' and distilled five times (official data)
- Whisky production declared at Braunstein (Denmark) and maturation 10–12 years (official data)