Faer Isles Whisky
Together with Gordon Steele and our sensory panel we have developed a unique recipe that matches that vision.
Gordon is Keeper of the Quaich and a professor in Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University; a long-time consultant for Scotch whisky companies on flavour and quality.
Maximum oceanic exposure
Our greatest innovation in the whisky world is our special maturation. 60-80% of the whisky flavour derives from maturation, and therefore this factor is decisive. We apply to whisky the ancient method for food curing and maturation used on the islands. The traditional Faroese “hjallur” is a slatted wooden food storehouse that ensures maximum exposure to the salty, humid, and windy climate, which penetrates and flavours the whisky casks. Read more in the article in Tasting Table Magazine.
The warm North Atlantic Current maintains a high humidity around the islands, where strong winds whip salt into the air. The Faroese climate is similar to that in Scotland, only more humid, saltier, and more stable in temperature. The perfect environment for maturing whisky in barrels.
Optimal maturation is also secured through our close cooperation with cask specialists ASC Barrels. They have a truly innovative approach to the selection, use and not least re-use of barrels for spirits maturation. Specialists in rejuvenation and upcycling of high-quality barrels, they provide a very sustainable approach with highly tailored casks to match the maturation philosophy and desired flavor of the distiller.
We are a new and different whisky from a new and different location. A world whisky meeting the expectations of the customers for a different taste, yet building on the strong traditions, heritage, and quality of Scottish whisky. Read more in the prestigious Food & Wine Magazine and Whisky Magazine.
The whisky is maturing fantastically, already displaying very promising flavour notes, as described by the world’s top whisky writer and critic, Dave Broom.
Buy your own cask or cask-share here.
The Sleppingur casks will be your unique opportunity to secure ownership of some of the very first whisky produced by Faer Isles Distillery.
The Stills
Our 1-tonne whisky distillery and brewhouse is from Scottish LH Stainless/Speyside Copper Works. LHS is a reputable distillery manufacturer with a long tradition of strong craftsmanship and engineering. Relying on time-honoured traditions such as hammered copper stills allied with the latest in 3D design technology, LHS was just the right match to the focus on quality we have in Faer Isles Distillery.
LH Stainless is a key supplier in the whisky industry and has carried out substantial projects for all of the major distilling companies in Scotland including Diageo, Chivas Brothers, and Beam Global. LHS has also provided stills for several ambitious craft distilling startups such as Ardnahoe, Isle of Raasay, and Nc’nean.
We plan to produce 80,000 LPA on average a year, equaling 600 barrels (200l) of whisky. The total production capacity of the system, however, is several times that. The max output capacity of the white spirit still is 600,000 l (43% ABV) pr. annum.
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