Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery in Angus has introduced The Signature, its first-ever Single Estate Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
A first for the family farm
The release launches on September 7, 2026, marking the anniversary of the distillery’s first cask being filled. Produced from Odyssey barley grown on the Arbikie Estate, the whisky was grown, distilled, matured and bottled entirely on the family-owned farm. It was aged for ten years in six bourbon casks before bottling at 48% ABV. This entire process represents the culmination of more than a decade of whisky making and four centuries of family farming, combining traditional agricultural heritage with modern distilling techniques.
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Only 1,000 bottles have been released globally, priced at £250 each. Every stage of production took place on the estate, from the coastal fields to maturation in the former dairy warehouses. The result is a single malt shaped entirely by one place, opening with aromas of ripe peach and banana bread before leading to notes of brioche, apricot marmalade and citrus, finishing with creamy vanilla and orange blossom. The nose is further defined by hints of lemon sherbet, adding a bright, effervescent quality to the palate.
“The Signature represents everything our team has been working towards since we filled our first casks ten years ago,” said Iain Stirling, Co-Founder of Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery. “It is our first Single Estate Single Malt Scotch Whisky, but more importantly it demonstrates what can be achieved when every decision, from the barley we grow to the casks we fill, happens on the same estate.”
We have never been interested in releasing a single malt simply because the market expected it. We wanted our first whisky to reflect our farm, our family, our philosophy and the dedication of everyone who has helped nurture it from field to bottle. After ten years of patience, we believe The Signature does exactly that. The process required a steadfast commitment to quality over speed, ensuring that the final liquid embodies the specific character of the Angus coastline.
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Field to bottle
The launch builds on Arbikie’s growing international reputation for premium spirits and sustainability. The family-owned distillery is a certified B Corp and was named global Sustainable Distillery of the Year at the Icons of Whisky 2026 awards.
Arbikie has already established itself as a pioneer of the single-estate model, using the same land for growing, processing, and maturing its spirits. This approach mirrors a broader shift in the industry, where producers are increasingly focused on terroir and transparency over mass production. By utilizing the same land for every step, the distillery minimizes transport emissions and ensures a consistent connection between the environment and the product. The Signature marks the beginning of Arbikie’s single malt collection, with future releases planned to explore the whisky’s evolution through age and cask character.
