Þúfa Oak Aged Brennivín – Icelandic Aqua Vitae
Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði, Iceland
- ABV
- 38%
- Base spirit
- Unknown
- Color
- Amber
- Style
- Barrel-Aged Aquavit
Þúfa Oak Aged Brennivín is an oak-matured Icelandic aquavit produced by Brunnur Distillery in Reykjavík. It is part of the Þúfa range, introduced in 2020, which uses Icelandic reyrgresi (wild sweetgrass), yarrow and caraway. The spirit is distilled in small batches using geothermal heat, combining traditional Icelandic botanicals with modern distillation methods.
The oak-aged expression is bottled at 38% ABV in a 500 ml format, with the label bearing the designation “Icelandic Aqua Vitae.” Oak maturation gives the spirit its golden-amber colour, distinguishing it from the clear, standard Þúfa Brennivín. The precise duration of maturation and the types of oak casks used have not been disclosed.
The oak-aged version was commercially available by 2022, when it appeared in Icelandic state alcohol sales records under the name Þúfa Brennivín Oak-Aged Small Batch. It remains listed by Icelandic distributor Alvín as Þúfa Oaked Brennivín, alongside the original expression.
Þúfa Oak Aged Brennivín has also found a place in Reykjavík’s cocktail scene. The Reykjavík EDITION featured it in several cocktails, including Reykjavík, combining the aquavit with rum, Fernet-Branca and Angostura bitters. It was also used in a Brennivín Martini, paired with Lillet Blanc and garnished with buttered harðfiskur, traditional Icelandic dried fish.
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About the producer
Brunnur Distillery
Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði, Iceland
Brunnur Distillery is an Icelandic spirits producer based in Reykjavík, known for Himbrimi Gin and Þúfa Brennivín. The distillery was founded in early 2017 by Óskar Ericsson and Junio Carchini, following the development of the Himbrimi gin project.
The origins of the business date to 2013, when Ericsson began making homemade gin for family fishing trips in Iceland. The recipe drew inspiration from herbs and botanicals found around Icelandic rivers, eventually developing into Himbrimi, a commercially produced Icelandic gin.
Brunnur subsequently expanded beyond gin with the introduction of Þúfa Brennivín in January 2020. The aquavit combines Icelandic sweetgrass, yarrow and caraway, using geothermal heat during distillation. A separate oak-aged expression, Þúfa Oaked Brennivín, further expanded the range.
The distillery operates from Dugguvogur 2, Reykjavík. Its leadership includes Junio Carchini, CEO and co-founder; Óskar Ericsson, creative director and co-founder; and Alba Hough, master distiller and chief product officer. Brunnur is also a member of the Icelandic association of distilleries.
The company’s portfolio focuses on Icelandic botanical spirits, combining local ingredients with small-scale distillation. Himbrimi represents its gin range, while Þúfa offers a distinctive interpretation of Icelandic brennivín and the wider Nordic aquavit tradition.
