Brunnur Distillery

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.