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[title]Americans are obsessed with Iceland. But you knew that—because you’re an American, and as such, you have noticed in the last five or so years that at least a dozen of your friends have been to Reykjavik, and beyond, and returned to tell the story—again, and again, and again.
They’ve told you about the Golden Circle (“stunning,” “will change your life”); they’ve told you about the landscape (it’s like a certain red planet); they’ve mentioned the food (hot dogs galore); and they’re digging the wildlife (you have not lived until you’ve put a picture of an Icelandic pony on your Instagram feed… apparently). And yes, they’re loving the Northern freaking Lights.
And while some of us who haven’t yet had “the Iceland experience” may grumble at having to hear the same story over and over again, and see the same images flooding our social media feeds, the truth is we’re a tiny bit jealous. We too want to be that person at the party who corners you for several hours to regale you with stories of fjord-forward adventures on the magical island; we too want to already be planning our next trip back because the country is just so amazing.
To celebrate America’s recent Icelandic obsession—last year more Americans visited Iceland than there are actual citizens of the country!—and to stoke our jealousy that much more, we teamed up with Reyka Vodka to take a deep dive into the stuff people who’ve been to Iceland say.
Reyka Vodka, 40% Alc/Vol. (80 Proof) Distilled from grain. ©2017 William Grant & Sons. New York, NY. Please drink Reyka Responsibly. Takk! (that’s ‘Thank You’ in Icelandic)
About Reyka Vodka Created by William Grant & Sons in 2005, Reyka Vodka is made in Iceland but also made of Iceland, proudly embodying all of the country’s awe-inspiring offerings in its liquid production. As the first-ever vodka distilled in Iceland, the use of glacial spring water, some of the cleanest water in the world, provides the base for Reyka Vodka resulting in a clean, crisp taste. Lava rocks from nearby fields are also used as a resourceful and efficient filtration system as the natural material has no tolerance for impurities. And finally, to achieve its unparalleled smoothness from just a single distillation, a rare Carter-Head Still is employed, the first and only one of its kind used to distill vodka. The Reyka Vodka distillery is located just outside Reykjavik and is powered using geo-thermal energy from the steam of nearby hot springs. This geo-thermal energy captured from deep in the earth supplies power without adding contaminates to our vodka and the world. Made in preciously small batches to ensure the utmost quality, Reyka Vodka is 40% ABV and has an SRP of $22.99. For more information, visit www.reyka.com.