Icelandic gin, Miami bar scene, craft gin, premium gin, Icelandic glacier water, Westfjords Iceland, cocktail culture, Miami nightlife, luxury spirits, bartender community, entrepreneurship, hospitality industry.​Two friends in a freezing Icelandic cabin, a secret Icelandic gin recipe, and a chance connection to Miami’s nightlife—that’s where this story really starts.​In this episode of The Marty Davis Show, Marty sits down with Dale Saferstein, Himbrimi America’s CEO, and Rebecca Quiñonez, CEO of Q Consulting and a respected leader in the luxury beverage and hospitality industry, to unpack how a small “for‑fun” gin project in Iceland’s wild Westfjords grew into one of the most talked‑about craft spirits on the Miami bar scene. From dirt roads leading to a family house in the Westfjords to cocktails at iconic Miami bars like The Sylvester and The Dead Flamingo, Himbrimi’s journey shows how a truly authentic brand can cross oceans and cultures.​Our speaker shares a personal connection to the rugged ”westfjords iceland”, a place so remote it feels untouched. They discuss their deep roots in the ”hospitality industry”, influenced by their mother's career, and their appreciation for fine spirits. This journey intertwines personal history with a desire to share Iceland's unique spirit with Florida, offering unique ”travel tips” for an unforgettable ”road trip” experience.You’ll hear how founders Óskar Eriksson (an Icelandic artist) and Iunio Carcini (from Rome) turned a log‑cabin Old Tom gin, originally made for fly‑fishing trips, into a full‑fledged premium gin built on Icelandic glacier water, botanicals like Arctic thyme and wildflower, and a style that stands out in a crowded gin category. Dale breaks down the difference between their original Old Tom gin and the cleaner London Dry expression, why Icelandic water matters so much, and what it takes to bring an imported craft spirit into a complex market like South Florida.​Rebecca shares how she first discovered Himbrimi at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, why this was the rare gin that instantly became “unforgettable” to a self‑described rum/whiskey/tequila drinker, and how strategic positioning, community focus, and the right team helped Himbrimi land in Miami at exactly the right time. They also explain how a partnership with Icelandair (serving Himbrimi minis in-flight) and new direct flights from Reykjavik to Miami became the perfect bridge between Iceland and Florida.​Beyond spirits, this episode is a blueprint for entrepreneurs: dealing with regulations, logistics, and distribution; staying patient while launching in a major city; understanding your target audience; and keeping your brand authentic even as you scale. If you’re into craft spirits, entrepreneurship, hospitality, brand building, or Miami nightlife, this is an episode you don’t want to missGet vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/TheMartyDavisSho