Kirkjuvagr Gin reflects the rich history of the Orkney Islands and the boldness of those ancient seafaring Norsemen who would sail their longships into Kirkjuvagr, which became Kirkwall. In character though, it’s utterly contemporary and has been crafted with the modern, discerning gin enthusiast in mind. Uniquely, they’ve also used traditional Orkney bere barley in their recipe.
Kirkjuvagr Gin is being hailed as “unmistakably Orcadian” in character, with its branding and marketing drawing on strong Norse and seafaring themes. The gin’s name means “Church Bay” in Old Norse, reflecting the Kemps’ desire to create a premium product that paid homage to the history of Orkney, while also appealing to the contemporary gin market.
