Arbikie Distillery: Field to Bottle Whisky, Gin and Vodka in Angus
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Arbikie Distillery is a farm distillery at Inverkeilor in Angus. It makes whisky, gin and vodka on the Arbikie Highland Estate, and it stated that 90% of its raw materials come from the farm.
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Arbikie at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Region | Highland, Scotland |
Ownership | Stirling family |
History | Modern distillery founded 2013 |
Whisky and production | Estate-grown ingredients support a field-to-bottle approach |
Named expressions | Arbikie Highland Rye, Arbikie 10 Year Old Single Malt |
Visits | Verify public access, current tours and opening times with the distillery before travelling. |
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Key facts
Location: Inverkeilor, Angus
Region: Highlands
Built: 2013, on a 2,000 acre estate owned by the Stirling family for four generations
Owners: brothers John, Iain and David Stirling
Master distiller: Kirsty Black
Stills: pot and column stills from CARL of Germany
Visitor centre: opened May 2022
History
The distillery was built in 2013 on the Arbikie Highland Estate. There are earlier records of whisky production on the estate that date to 1794.
In 2014 it produced what is described as Scotland's first commercial potato vodka, using Maris Piper, King Edwards and Cultra potatoes.
In 2020 it released a Highland rye whisky, described on release as the first commercial rye whisky produced in Scotland for more than 100 years.
In August 2021 it agreed a distribution deal with EcoSpirits to cut packaging emissions. In December 2021 it was granted 3 million pounds through the Green Distilleries Competition for a hydrogen power plant.
Production
Barley and potatoes come from the estate farm. Pot and column stills from CARL of Germany let the distillery make whisky, gin and vodka on one site.
Range
Highland Rye whisky
Kirsty's Gin, named after master distiller Kirsty Black, with seaweed, carline thistle and blaeberry
Nàdar gin, made with peas instead of wheat and branded climate positive
Potato vodka
From the official site
The Arbikie shop banner on 20 October 2026 announces its first 10 year old single malt whisky as now available. The site describes Arbikie as independent and family owned, a B Corp since 2025, and says it makes what it calls the world's first climate positive gin and vodka. It also shows a 2026 Travellers Choice award from TripAdvisor and online booking for visits.
Ownership
Family ownership is stated on the official site, which settles the owner question for this draft. The individual family members and the stills were not read in this pass.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arbikie?
At Inverkeilor in Angus, on the Arbikie Highland Estate.
Who owns Arbikie?
The Stirling brothers, John, Iain and David.
Does Arbikie make whisky?
Yes. It released a Highland rye in 2020, alongside gin and vodka.
Sources and gaps
Wikipedia: Arbikie distillery (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbikie_distillery)
Arbikie official website (arbikie.com), not opened in this research
Arbikie official site (arbikie.com), banner and badges on the 404 page, read 20 October 2026
The Single Cask page for Arbikie returned 404
Gaps: the official Our Story page returned 404, so stills, capacity, the farm to bottle details, the 10 year old strength and price, and visitor hours are not verified. Treat the 10 year old announcement as a banner line only. Set the slug by hand.
What makes Arbikie distinctive?
Estate-grown ingredients support a field-to-bottle approach
Arbikie whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Arbikie Highland Rye | NAS / batch varies | Check bottle | Estate-grown ingredients support a field-to-bottle approach |
Arbikie 10 Year Old Single Malt | 10 years | Check bottle | Estate-grown ingredients support a field-to-bottle approach |
This compares documented expressions, not live shop stock. Strength, age, casks and availability can vary by release; check the producer's bottle information.
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Frequently asked questions about Arbikie
Where is Arbikie based?
Highland region, Scotland; see article details.
Who owns Arbikie?
Stirling family
What is an important date in Arbikie's history?
Modern distillery founded 2013
Which whiskies are associated with Arbikie?
Arbikie Highland Rye, Arbikie 10 Year Old Single Malt. Release status changes.
Can you visit Arbikie?
Confirm tour availability, visitor rules and hours with the distillery; production-only sites may not offer public visits.
Sources and editorial checks
Original historical research and source notes are preserved in this guide. Producer details, distillery access and releases may change.
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