Arbikie hosts whisky festival
- By editor
- May 25
- 1 min read
Scotland’s leading distilleries will gather on the Angus coast on Saturday 6 June, when award-winning Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery hosts ‘A Dram Good Whisky Festival’.
Whisky enthusiasts, trade professionals and other visitors will be welcomed to the Arbikie Estate for a day of tastings, masterclasses and distillery experiences.
Distilleries already confirmed for the festival include Bladnoch Distillery, Glencadam Distillery, InchDairnie Distillery, Kingsbarns Distillery and Nc’nean Distillery, alongside international names such as Norway’s Bivrost, as well as a mix of emerging producers and independent whisky makers from across the industry:
“This is about bringing people together through whisky,” said Iain Stirling, Arbikie co-founder:
“We wanted to create something that reflects the character of Arbikie – rooted in history, but always looking forward. The festival is an opportunity for people to discover new distilleries, meet the makers and experience the estate in a completely different way.
“Whisky tourism continues to play an increasingly important role in Scotland’s food-and-drink story, and we’re proud to be hosting an event that brings people to Angus, while showcasing the diversity and creativity happening across the industry today.”
Founded on a fourth-generation family farm overlooking the North Sea, Arbikie has become internationally recognised for its field-to-bottle approach to distilling, producing whisky, gin and vodka entirely on the estate, using crops grown on the farm.
The festival will run across two sessions from 11:00-15:00 and 16:00-20:00, with a dedicated shuttle service operating from Montrose railway station, for ticket holders.
Tickets are priced from £40 and include drams from participating distilleries, access to talks and masterclasses, a guided distillery tour and a complimentary tasting glass.
Comments