Faer Isles Distillery Subsea Vodka North Atlantic Vodka 70 cl 41,7%

Somewhere under the seabed between Streymoy and Sandoy, fresh water had been sitting in the dark for around a million years. Then the tunnel crews drilled through, and it started to seep. Now it is bottled, filtered by rock and lifted by a touch of distilled seaweed.

Expert description

Faer Isles Subsea Vodka is a Faroese Vodka made with water from a reservoir below the seabed and bottled at 41.7%.

The water turned up while workers were drilling the subsea tunnel between Streymoy and Sandoy. They noticed a leak from a pocket of fresh water, and it kept running for months. Faer Isles Distillery saw an opportunity and set up its own tap inside the tunnel. According to the label, the water is around a million years old and has been filtered through layers of rock deep below the ocean.

The distillery sits in Vestmanna in the Faroe Islands, and the label calls it the most remote distillery location in the world. Besides vodka, Faer Isles Distillery makes whisky, gin and akvavit. The vodka includes distilled seaweed, which adds nutty and floral notes on top of the clean water. Minerals from the rock are part of the character.

The bottle is worth a look too. The design is based on artwork by the Faroese artist Eivor, depicting the wild North Atlantic Ocean, and the glass has a wavy, almost icy surface.

Tasting notes

Nose

Elegant and gently spiced. Clean and calm, with no need to show off.

Palate

Soft and silky. A clean note of wheat, mineral tones and a hint of sea salt. The seaweed sits in the background with something nutty and floral.

Finish

Warmth builds slowly and leaves a lightly salty, mineral finish that sends you back for another sip.

Specifications

Name: Faer Isles Subsea Vodka
Distillery: Faer Isles Distillery
Region/Country: Faroe Islands
Type: Faroese Vodka
ABV: 41.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5744002540175
Serving suggestion: Neat and well chilled, or in a Moscow Mule

Flavour profile

Clean · Soft · Mineral · Lightly salty · Maritime

Did you know?

The launch on 16 September 2022 was halted just minutes before it began. The Faroese food authority HFS ruled that the water had not come from a legally approved source and ordered the sale stopped. The ban was lifted in early October, and the first bottles reached the shelves.

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Frequently asked questions about Faer Isles Subsea Vodka

What is Faer Isles Subsea Vodka made from?

It is made with water from a reservoir below the seabed, plus a touch of distilled seaweed. The water was found while drilling the subsea tunnel between Streymoy and Sandoy and is around a million years old, according to the label. That is where the name Subsea comes from.

What does Faer Isles Subsea Vodka taste like?

Clean, soft and lightly salty. It has a silky texture, mineral tones and a hint of the sea. The seaweed adds nutty and floral shades in the background.

How should you drink Faer Isles Subsea Vodka?

Neat and well chilled. That is where the soft texture and faint saltiness come through best. At 41.7% it has enough backbone to stand on its own without turning harsh.

Can you use Faer Isles Subsea Vodka in cocktails?

Yes, and it works best in drinks where the flavour needs room. Try it in our Moscow Mule or as a vodka tonic with a good tonic water. The light saltiness gives the drink a maritime edge.

What food goes well with Faer Isles Subsea Vodka?

Anything from the sea. Oysters, smoked salmon and shellfish all play nicely with the mineral, salty tones. A small glass served ice cold alongside the starter is a good place to begin.

Who makes Faer Isles Subsea Vodka?

Faer Isles Distillery in Vestmanna in the Faroe Islands, founded by Dánial Hoydal and Bogi Mouritsen. Besides vodka they make whisky, gin and akvavit, working with local ingredients and traditions from the islands.

Is Faer Isles Subsea Vodka a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone who enjoys a good story. The seabed water, the seaweed and Eivor's artwork on the bottle give you plenty to talk about, and it looks good on a bar or shelf.