ABOUT
Welcome into the woods of Östergötland, Sweden and the small village of Rejmyre – home of our craft spirits distillery.
Since its inception in 1810, Reijmyre Glassworks has in many ways been the focal point of this 14th century village, where handmade crystal glass is still made to this day.
Within these historic walls, we distil and bottle high-quality spirits with meticulous care. Our hand-operated 110-litre copper pot still produces liquids with balance and rich texture, showcasing traditional Nordic flavours and highlighting Swedish grain spirits.
All our spirits are made exclusively from Swedish winter wheat grain spirit. Our Master Distillers run the pot still entirely by hand. Every decision matters: reflux, pressure, temperature, and where the cuts are made all shape the final liquid in the bottle.
THE TEAM
Kindred Spirits
Our small but dedicated team bring unrivalled knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to our operations. Meet Bex, Jake, Kelly & Elsa.
Read more about our eponymous founder, globally recognised spirits aficionado, former worlds fastest bartender, and utilitarian leader of the company, Bex.
Meet our UK import, seasoned drinks industry raconteur Jake has a devotion to cocktail history, a passion for sharing knowledge, a wealth of experience on both sides of the bar, and a knack for distilling.
Get to know our first ever hire, an omnipresent force at the distillery, brand home, and glassworks. Diligent, dedicated, and resourceful, Kelly is the original Swiss Army knife of the team.
With her distinctive black beard, Wheaton Terrier Elsa is a familiar, friendly, and furry face at the distillery, constantly patrolling and poised to leap into action should a walk or snack be on the cards.
BESPOKE EXPERIENCES
At Our Distillery or Anywhere You Choose
Feel free to contact us and let us know how much time you have available and what you'd like to hear more about and we can tailor a session to your needs, topics we can cover include: gin and akvavit production, the botanical used in their creation, the history of the Almqvist Destilleri, the history of the gin and akvavit categories, cocktail history, cocktail methodology, or ask us about combining your time with a visit to the historic Reijmyre Glassworks with which we share our home.
Get in touch and we'll help you create something memorable.
SUSTAINABILITY
A shared vision for a sustainable future
Almqvist Destilleri is located on the grounds of Reijmyre Glassworks and shares the vision of a sustainable future for the village. We use responsibly harvested, locally sourced neutral grain spirit made from winter wheat. Our botanicals are sourced both internationally and foraged locally. Apples and rhubarb come from Bex's farm, and the lingonberries are gathered from the surrounding forests.
Our sustainability efforts include composting botanicals, using 97% fossil-free energy, and collaborating with energy consultants to, in the future, utilize the excess heat from the glassworks to power our stills.
Mentions
what the Media says
Below is a collection of various articles and features written about us. Explore to learn more about our story, cocktails, various passion projects and sustainability initiatives.
Cocktails
Frozen, Shaken or Stirred
Let us guide you through a selection of our favourite classic cocktails, along with simple instructions on how to make them. These recipes will help you get the most out of our spirits when entertaining guests at home.
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