Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 Single Malt Whisky 50 cl 42%

The icebergs drifting south from Greenland's coast carry water locked in place since long before the industrial age. Isfjord has built a Danish single malt around that water — clean, unpeated, with a quiet depth from sherry casks.

Expert description

Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky at 42%, bottled at 50 cl, distilled at Braunstein Distillery in Køge, Denmark, and matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Braunstein, founded in 2005, is one of Denmark's most experienced whisky producers and the technical backbone of the Isfjord range. But the defining ingredient is the water — thousands of years old, calved from the glaciers near Ilulissat, Greenland, and remarkably free of modern contaminants. Release No. 1 is the unpeated expression in the series. The Oloroso sherry casks add natural sweetness and depth, with dark fruit, honey and a hint of chocolate shaping the character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey and vanilla with gentle orange notes. A faint nuttiness and soft wood from the sherry casks.

Palate

Smooth and rounded. Toffee and ripe berries, with a touch of dark chocolate from the Oloroso cask.

Finish

Medium length and warm. The sherry sweetness lingers before fading gently with a light spice.

Specifications

Name: Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Braunstein Distillery
Bottler: Isfjord
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
EAN no.: 5704815600121

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Smooth · Sweet · Nutty

Did you know?

The icebergs Isfjord harvest their water from have been frozen since before modern industrialisation began. That means the water is free of contemporary pollutants — one of the key reasons Isfjord markets it as some of the world's purest water for whisky production.

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Frequently asked questions about Isfjord Premium Arctic #1

What makes Greenlandic iceberg water different?

The icebergs used by Isfjord were formed before the industrial era, which means the water contains none of the modern contaminants found in most water sources. It is thousands of years old and contributes to an exceptional purity in the distillate.

Is Isfjord #1 a peated or unpeated whisky?

Unpeated. Isfjord Premium Arctic #1 uses non-peated malt and is matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks, giving it a fruity, sweet profile rather than any smoky character.

Who distills Isfjord whisky?

Braunstein Distillery in Køge, Denmark — one of the country's pioneering whisky producers, founded in 2005. They run their own whisky series alongside producing Isfjord.

How does Isfjord #1 compare to other sherry-matured whiskies?

The Oloroso sherry influence is clear — honey, dark fruit, toffee — but what sets it apart is the water. The Arctic iceberg water gives the distillate a cleanliness that makes the sherry notes feel particularly precise and uncluttered.

Is Isfjord #1 a good gift?

Yes. The 50 cl format, the Arctic water concept, and the accessible sherry profile make it a strong gift choice for whisky enthusiasts. The story behind the water is an easy conversation starter.

What is the difference between Isfjord #1 and #2?

Isfjord #1 is unpeated and matured in Oloroso sherry casks. Isfjord #2 is lightly peated and matured in new American oak casks. Both use the same Greenlandic iceberg water but taste very different. See our full Isfjord range to compare.