Iceland making whisky feels like a bold move for a country known for volcanoes and glaciers, but Flóki – the island’s first and only whisky distillery – pulls it off beautifully. This small-group tour keeps it intimate so you can ask all the questions you want while going behind the scenes to see how they turn local barley and pure spring water into smooth single malt. Your guide walks you through the whole process – malting, fermentation, distillation in copper stills – in a way that’s interesting even if you’re new to whisky. The real fun is the tasting: generous samples of their Flóki whisky at different ages, plus their gin and traditional Brennivín for contrast. Several start times make it easy to fit in, and the whole thing feels like a cozy chat with passionate locals rather than a stuffy lecture. Perfect alternative sightseeing for spirits lovers who want something uniquely Icelandic.
The industrial copper stills of Garðabær and the rugged fields of Icelandic barley serve as the stage for this 75-minute high-impact spirit expedition.
Provided by Eimverk Distillery, this "Popular Pick" journey transitions from the technical precision of the production floor to the refined atmosphere of a cozy tasting room.
You move through the innovative history of Iceland’s first and only whiskey, experiencing an environment where Flóki—handcrafted from 100% local barley—and the unique tradition of sheep-dung smoking define the vertical energy of the tour.
Because this is an expert-led small-group activity with a perfect 5-star rating, you should secure your Flóki Distillery tour early to ensure a 2026 seat at the tasting table.
Expect a "relaxed," deeply informative, and "fantastic" immersion into the world of Icelandic craft spirits. The transition from raw barley to premium whiskey is managed with passion by guides who often have culinary or distilling backgrounds. The environment is one of "small-business charm," where the facility is compact but the tasting room is designed for comfort and conversation. Note that while the facility is wheelchair accessible, the minimum legal drinking age in Iceland is 20 years, making it primarily suitable for adult explorers.
Our agency finds that travelers who are guided by 'Rock' or 'Nico' often experience a more passionate and vertical education due to their extensive knowledge of flavor profiles.
Pay close attention to the smoking process; it provides a vertical window into how ancient Icelandic preservation techniques were vertically adapted to create a modern whiskey style that differs significantly from American bourbon.
Listen for Nick’s insights if he is your host; his culinary background gives him an advantage when explaining the vertical interaction between ingredients and how they compare across different 2026 spirit expressions.
Arrive exactly 10 minutes early; the "back of the lot" location can be tricky to find on your first 2026 visit, and a timely vertical arrival ensures you don't miss the initial walkthrough of the mashing area.
The lighting and production energy change vertically throughout the 2026 season.
At Lyngás 13, Garðabær (back of the lot).
No, we are a working distillery and do not provide food service.
You must be at least 20 years old to participate in the tasting.
Yes, the surfaces and facility are wheelchair accessible.
The tour is limited to a maximum of 15 travelers.
Book it today with Reykjavik Food Tours or simply following this link.
