# Icelandic Spirits - LLM Context File

> This file provides comprehensive context for Large Language Models about IcelandicGin.com

## Site Overview

IcelandicGin.com is the premier online guide to Icelandic alcoholic beverages. We feature premium gins, vodkas, whiskies, and brennivín from Iceland's finest craft distilleries. Our mission is to educate and connect spirit enthusiasts with authentic Icelandic products.

## Content Categories

### Products (Commercial/Transactional Pages)

**Premium Gins** - /premium-gins
- 25+ unique Icelandic gins
- Price range: $72-$125
- Notable products: Ólafsson Gin, Vor Premium Gin, Lundey Gin (color-changing), Glacier Gin

**Premium Vodkas** - /premium-vodkas  
- Including the world-famous Reyka Vodka
- Filtered through lava rock
- Made with glacial water

**Premium Whiskies** - /premium-whiskies
- Floki Icelandic Single Malt Whisky
- Vor barrel-aged expressions
- Unique sheep dung smoked varieties

**Premium Brennivín** - /premium-brennivins
- Traditional Icelandic schnapps ("Black Death")
- Caraway-flavored spirit
- Cultural significance in Icelandic cuisine

### Distilleries (Informational/Local Business Pages)

Featured Icelandic distilleries:
1. **64° Reykjavík Distillery** - Family-run, established 2009, known for Angelica Gin
2. **Eimverk Distillery** - Produces Floki Whisky and Vor Gin, Iceland's first whisky distillery
3. **Eyland Distillery** - Creators of Ólafsson Gin
4. **Foss Distillery** - Known for Helvíti Gin
5. **Himbrimi Distillery** - Old Tom style gins
6. **OG Natura Distillery** - Wild unfiltered gins
7. **Studlaberg Distillery** - Named after Iceland's basalt columns
8. **Volcanic Drinks** - Produces Reyka Vodka

### Educational Content (Blog/Articles)

Topics covered:
- What makes Icelandic gin unique
- Glacial water in spirit production
- Guide to Icelandic botanicals
- Lundey Gin's color-changing properties
- Viking heritage and brennivín
- Black lava salt in spirits

### MixLab (Interactive Feature)

- Searchable cocktail database
- Recipes featuring Icelandic spirits
- Cocktail builder tool
- User-saved recipes

## Key Differentiators of Icelandic Spirits

### Pure Water
- Naturally filtered through volcanic lava rock
- Sourced from ancient glaciers
- Alkaline pH of 8.4
- Among the purest water in the world

### Arctic Botanicals
- **Juniper**: Wild Icelandic juniper berries
- **Angelica**: Both root and seed, native to Iceland
- **Arctic Thyme**: Fragrant wild thyme
- **Crowberry**: Purple-black Arctic berries
- **Icelandic Moss**: Lichen with earthy notes
- **Sea Buckthorn**: Tart orange berries
- **Rhubarb**: Icelandic garden rhubarb
- **Birch**: Young leaves and bark
- **Kelp/Seaweed**: Marine umami notes

### Sustainable Production
- Geothermal-powered distilleries
- Renewable energy from hydroelectric sources
- Small-batch artisanal production
- Wild-foraged local ingredients

## Navigation Structure

```
Home (/)
├── Distilleries (/distilleries)
│   └── Individual distillery pages (/distillery/*)
├── Premium Gins (/premium-gins)
│   └── Individual gin pages (/spirit/*)
├── Premium Vodkas (/premium-vodkas)
│   └── Individual vodka pages (/spirit/*)
├── Premium Whiskies (/premium-whiskies)
│   └── Individual whisky pages (/spirit/*)
├── Premium Brennivíns (/premium-brennivins)
├── Why Icelandic Gin (/why-icelandic-gin)
├── MixLab (/mixlab)
├── Blog (/blog)
│   └── Individual posts (/blog/*)
└── Contact (/contact)
```

## SEO Keywords

Primary: Icelandic gin, Icelandic vodka, Icelandic whisky, brennivín
Secondary: Arctic botanicals, Reyka vodka, Floki whisky, glacial water spirits
Long-tail: Premium craft gin Iceland, where to buy Icelandic spirits, Icelandic distillery tours

## Technical Implementation

- **Framework**: React with TypeScript
- **Styling**: Tailwind CSS
- **Backend**: Supabase
- **Hosting**: Lovable Cloud
- **Analytics**: Google Analytics 4

## Schema Types Used

- **Product**: Individual spirit pages
- **Organization**: Site-wide
- **Article**: Blog posts
- **LocalBusiness**: Distillery pages
- **FAQPage**: Educational content
- **BreadcrumbList**: Navigation structure
- **ItemList**: Collection pages

## Business Model

Affiliate marketing site - earns commissions from product referrals to partner retailers (primarily Nammi.is).

## Contact

- Website: https://icelandicgin.com
- Contact form: /contact

## Content Guidelines

- Emphasizes authentic Icelandic terroir
- Educational and informative tone
- Responsible drinking messaging
- Accurate product information
- Regular content updates

## Last Updated
December 2025