Old Harbor Distillery: Intimate Icelandic Tasting
4.9
26 Ratings
Hafnarfjörður

Embark on a captivating gin distillery tour at Thoran Distillery in Hafnarfjordur. Discover the rich history and magic of gin, learn about botanicals, and indulge in a taste of Marberg gin.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Þoran Distillery - > Explore Behind the Scenes: Experience an intimate view of our operational copper stills and understand the intricacies of small-batch distilling in Reykjavik’s Old Harbor.

    Uncover Icelandic Botanicals: Discover how we choose and harmonize distinctive local ingredients to craft our award-winning flavor profiles.
    Savor the…

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What's Included
  • Admission Ticket Included
  • Intimate, guided tour by the Master Distiller
  • Generous tasting flight of Marberg Gins and traditional Icelandic Brennivín
  • Expertly mixed craft drinks
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Avoid the busy, standard tours. What distinguishes us is the personal touch and the narrative. Instead of merely observing factory machines, you’ll have the opportunity to sit down with the founder and Master Distiller. In our welcoming Old Harbor distillery, you’ll experience an intimate insight into Icelandic distilling, inhale the aroma of local…

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Location
Þoran Distillery
Suðurhella
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Pengxiang_t
Feb 27, 2026
Owner was one heck of a... - Owner was one heck of a character. The tour was very intimate and warm. You'd imagine touring through a giant factory and glossing past every machinery, but that is not what happens. The factory is efficient, true to size, and takes about 2 minutes to tour. The machines are complex and intimating. This is in stark contrast to the owner, who is a graphic designer turned gin maker. He took 6 years and transformed a fairly small gin distillery into an operation coveted by some of the biggest names in Iceland. 100% recommend!
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Jay_g
Feb 6, 2026
The distiller’s perspective - If gin is your thing then don’t miss this one. This was a great chance to chat with the distiller and under stand his perspectives and motivation. It was also a chance to see his new location in the harbor area of Reykjavik. The product is fantastic and I feel certain that their whiskey that will be on offer in the future will be a fine addition to the lineup. Very pleasant and knowledgeable, we quite enjoyed our visit. And left with a bottle of each of the Marberg gins, after enjoying two in cocktails and one neat.
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Beth_l
Sep 2, 2025
Amazing tour - Informative, personal tour in an intimate setting. Very educational about distilling process. Very humble about outstanding product. Highly recommend. Was not a gin person , but love it now. Don’t miss this when visiting Reykjavík.
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Scott_b
Aug 26, 2025
Great time! Learned a lot... - Great time! Learned a lot about the distilling process and had the opportunity to try each product. It was just the two of us so we had a private tasting with the owner, who was very generous with the tastings. Ended up buying a bottle to bring back to the hotel because it was good, and to support the cause. Always fun visiting local distilleries when traveling.
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91ulrikan
Aug 13, 2025
Epic experience - Epic experience! The love of the craft and of the gin was obvious, and the knowledge was evident. I cannot recommend it enough!
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Andy_d
Jul 23, 2025
This place is GREAT! I... - This place is GREAT! I booked the tour ahead of time for a party of four (me, wife, son and daughter in-law). Best bang for tour buck! The tour was casual, yet very informative. The tour included 3 cocktails, using all 3 Marberg Gins, and the drinks were excellent! The 3 different Marberg guns are all great and the bartender making our drinks was a true artist. Note: the bartender also works at the Drykk bar in downtown Reykjavik and his cocktails were, hands down, the best we had in all of Reykjavik! We also enjoyed chatting with the owner of the distillery, very nice guy! Marberg is great gin! Looking forward to their future whiskey offers! All the best from Virginia & West Virginia!
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Alex_c
Jul 18, 2025
Great little tour and... - Great little tour and tasting at a convenient location within walking distance of where we were staying in downtown Reykjavik. Had great conversations with our host, and had several fantastic drinks. When we bought some bottles to take back home to the states he even had some travel-safe air bags to put the bottles in. Can't wait to visit on a future trip to Iceland to see the new tasting room setup when it's done! Highly recommend to any Gin fans.
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Elyse_s
Jul 16, 2025
This was one of the best... - This was one of the best distillery tours we’ve done! The host was very knowledgeable and the gin was excellent. We were able to taste 5 products and he asked if we wanted to taste even more at the end. He was very kind and we laughed the entire tour. The location is a quick walk from downtown. Highly recommend!
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Patrick
Jul 11, 2025
Must visit to taste the best gin ever - The owner is so passionate and the way he talks about his products is amazing. Than the tasting of his creations; The Marberg Gin is by far the best Gin & Tonic we ever tasted. The pureness, so smooth. A must visit, especially when you wanna move up in your gin experience!
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Elizabeth_b
Jul 5, 2025
I had a fantastic time... - I had a fantastic time visiting this distillery! The owner was so welcoming and knowledgeable about spirits and Iceland in general. It’s always fun to learn from someone who truly enjoys their craft and he definitely does. Also the packaging and design work for the Marberg brand are some of the best that I’ve seen. I would definitely recommend visiting this spot if you’re interested in gin or the process in general- I was able to taste 3 different types and a brennevin. Bottles are also available for purchase so you can take a piece of Iceland home with you.
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