Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker

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Craft Gin Tasting in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor: Meet the Maker

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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English
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Discover the art of gin-making with a Master Distiller at Thoran Distillery. Uncover gin's rich past, explore its unique botanicals, and savor the renowned Marberg gin.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Skip the crowded, generic tours. What sets us apart is the intimacy and the story. You aren't just walking past factory machines; you are sitting down directly with the founder and Master Distiller. In our cozy Old Harbor distillery, you'll get a highly personal look at Icelandic distilling, smell the local botanicals, and enjoy generous tastings and craft cocktails. It’s less like a formal tour and more like having drinks with a local friend.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
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Intimate, guided tour by the Master Distiller

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Þoran Distillery

> Step Behind the Scenes: Get an up-close look at our working copper stills and learn the mechanics of small-batch distilling right here in Reykjavik's Old Harbor. > Discover Icelandic Botanicals: Learn how we select and balance unique local ingredients to create our award-winning flavor profiles. > Taste the Spirit of Iceland: This isn't just a tiny sip! Sit down for a generous, guided tasting featuring our full Marberg Gin lineup, traditional Icelandic Brennivín, and beautifully crafted cocktails."
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Meeting Point

Þoran Distillery, Hólmaslóð, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland, IS, 101

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This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.9
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Excellent Gin, Personalized Experience
June 26, 2026

This was the perfect activity for a solo traveler like myself. Anyone that is interested in distilling and/or gin would LOVE this experience. Fascinating overview of the process, then a tasting of ...read more

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Amazing experience!
June 19, 2026

The gin was great and the owner is incredibly kind and personable. We had an engaging conversation and learned about Icelandic gin, whiskey, brennivin, and the gin distillation process. We then got...read more

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Not just for gin lovers!
June 18, 2026

This was a lovely tour with Biggi the founder and one man gin making machine! It was a lovely intimate experience as it was just myself and my friend. The whole experience was interesting and infor...read more

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Came in unsure about gin. Left a convert and with bottles to prove it!
May 11, 2026

I came into this not really knowing if I was even a gin person. I left a gin person. That's entirely down to Birgir. He has a natural gift for sharing his passion — walking you through what makes ...read more

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Came in unsure about gin. Left a convert and with bottles to prove it!
May 11, 2026

I came into this not really knowing if I was even a gin person. I left a gin person. That's entirely down to Birgir. He has a natural gift for sharing his passion — walking you through what makes ...read more

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