Faer Isles New Make Single Malt 20 cl 59,5%

On Streymoy, the largest of the Faroe Islands, sits Faer Isles Distillery in Vestmanna — a place where Atlantic wind, salt and humidity are permanent fixtures. Those conditions don't just shape the landscape. They shape the spirit.

Expert description

Faer Isles New Make Single Malt is an unaged new make spirit from Faer Isles Distillery in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands, bottled at 59.5% in 20 cl. The distillery was founded in 2018 by Dánial Hoydal and Bogi Mouritsen, with production starting in February 2023, making Faer Isles one of the world's newest and most geographically remote distilleries. The whisky is distilled to capture the character of the climate — sea salt, humid air and powerful Atlantic winds. The distillery draws on a traditional Faroese method inspired by the raest technique, using an opnahjallur — a slatted building that exposes contents to the elements. This release was exclusive to the Founders Club.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and floral with spring character. Tropical fruit tones, apple-like esters and a faint suggestion of lightly smoked malt from the sea air.

Palate

Juicy and direct. Fruity sweetness — orchard fruit, light citrus — and a malty grain base carrying the spirit forward. The alcohol is present but not aggressive.

Finish

Short and clean with fresh grain and a hint of salt. A distillate that reveals its origins without concealing anything.

Specifications

Name: Faer Isles New Make Single Malt 20 cl
Distillery: Faer Isles Distillery
Region/Country: Faroe Islands
Type: New Make Single Malt Spirit
Age: Unaged
ABV: 59.5%
Size: 20 CL
EAN no.: 5744002540106

Flavour profile

Fresh · Floral · Fruity · Lightly smoked · Sea air

Did you know?

Faer Isles Distillery describes itself as the world's most remote distillery. They have attracted founding members and shareholders from 23 countries — an unusual crowdfunding model for a distillery still in its earliest years of production.

Frequently asked questions about Faer Isles New Make Single Malt

What is a new make spirit?

New make is the fresh distillate that leaves the still before any cask maturation. It is clear in colour and carries the pure grain character without any wood influence. For Faer Isles, it reveals the soul of the distillate: sea air, fruit and malt with nothing to hide.

Where does Faer Isles whisky come from?

From Vestmanna on Streymoy — the largest of the Faroe Islands. Faer Isles Distillery was founded in 2018 by Dánial Hoydal and Bogi Mouritsen, with production starting in 2023. It is one of the world's youngest and most isolated distilleries.

What is the raest method and how does it influence the spirit?

Raest is a traditional Faroese food preservation technique that exposes produce to the elements in an opnahjallur — a slatted building open to wind, salt and humidity. Faer Isles draws on this tradition in the production process, aiming to let the Atlantic climate leave its mark on the spirit character.

Can you drink new make at 59.5%?

Yes — many whisky enthusiasts drink new make neat to understand a distillate's base character. Adding a small amount of water will open the more delicate fruit aromas, as the high ABV can mask them at full strength.

How does Faer Isles differ from other new make spirits?

The combination of Atlantic climate, raest-inspired tradition and geographic isolation gives it a distinctive context. Few distilleries produce under the same atmospheric conditions — the sea salt, wind and coastal weather are genuine factors in the final product.

Is Faer Isles New Make a good gift?

Yes, particularly for whisky enthusiasts interested in exploring where spirits come from before the cask adds its influence. The Faroe Islands provenance and the story behind the distillery make it a compelling conversation piece.