After a bit of administrative hassle, we’re finally up and running with production — three weeks later than planned, but who’s really keeping track? In the meantime, we’re still fine-tuning the flavours. Everything needs to be absolutely spot on before we press the button and run 6,000 litres. No one wants to discover any “oops” flavours on that  scale. Michael Holstein dropped by to make sure all the settings were dialled correctly in before the run. An enjoyable and product

The renovation work is nearly complete, and we are incredibly pleased with the atmosphere the stars at Holmqvistbröderna Bygg have created, based on Gustav Ovland’s ideas. We look forward to welcoming visitors here for rum tastings and various events. The large mixology table you see in the picture was originally a workbench from the mechanical workshop that used to be located here. The shelf in the background was once used to store different tools. It fits the space nicely a

Renovating a building with a long history clearly requires careful consideration. Preserving the feeling of history has been essential to us when establishing Stobirk’s presence in Krutbruket. So who do you call when you want to capture that feeling in the very best way?   Gustav Ovland, of course. You may recognise his outstanding design work from ESS Group. Perhaps you’ve seen his magical renovation of Stärkelsefabriken  on the TV show Husdrömmar , or his renovation project

On 19 August, the day had finally arrived. The big moment was here, and our hearts were racing as we passed the massive lorries waiting...

The big day is drawing closer. The cooling system from WTG Quantor has now been delivered, with installation about to begin. At last, the...

Swedish casks must be part of the process if you make Swedish rum! That's precisely why we visited Thorslundkagge and witnessed Rikard's incredible craftsmanship as he charred the casks. We think it's an absolutely fascinating artisanal process – what do you think? We brought back five test casks with us, and now it's time to see where the ageing process takes us. And honestly – what could be more fitting than maturing rum in Swedish oak casks on a site once used to supply gu

It finally arrived – in a blue container! Our steam boiler was delivered in early May. When you run a distillery in an old gunpowder...

Suddenly, there we stood, in front of our long-awaited still. We had looked forward to its production so much! In mid-April, we traveled...

Things are moving now!   The floor drains are in place, and the first self-leveling compound is being applied. It must cure for a week...

If there's one thing we truly respect, it's heavy machinery. In our line of work, all sorts of equipment are needed to keep everyday...

New year, new efforts! Establishing a production facility in a location historically used by the military is both exciting and...

As the year draws to a close, 2024 has been a busy year filled with both exciting progress and frustrating setbacks. Just before...

As we all know, autumn is packed with industry events. We’re wrapping up this year’s events with a snapshot from The Spirit News stand,...

The central event of the year, BCB (Bar Convent Berlin) 2024, takes place in October, and of course, we’ll be there! It’s the perfect...

We visit Scotland and travel between various distilleries (follow us on Facebook for more detailed posts). Along the way, we create our...

We recently partnered with Wizworks Studio to capture stunning photography and video content from our unique location. The first images...

We complete a two-day training course on alcohol marketing laws and visit Stockholm Rum Fest, catching up with industry colleagues. Back...

We start exploring bottle design options and reviewing alternatives and potential partners. Wow, there are so many excellent bottles to...

Safety first! We complete the Swedish Fire Protection Association’s training for managers of hazardous fire operations. Our work on the...

The big day is here—we finally gained access to our production facility! We’re embracing reuse and have contacted RP to source parts of...