Richmond, VA – April 6, 2023 – Winebow Imports is delighted to welcome Arbikie Highland Estate, a premium producer of Scottish vodka, gin, and whisky, to its portfolio.
Privately owned by the Stirling family, who have been farming in Scotland since the 1660s, Arbikie is led by three brothers – John, Iain and David – who spent their childhood on the 2,000 acre estate. In 2014, they started a small distillery in a barn, with a goal to produce world-class spirits made from their own crops. Notably, all ingredients for their spirits – including strawberries, potatoes, juniper, and honey – are planted, sown, grown and harvested within an arm’s length of their distillery. They use botanicals typical of the area, produce their own base spirit, and bottle and label everything at the farm. Even the water for their spirits is sourced from their own lagoon.
“We’re honored to represent Arbikie and tremendously impressed by their ‘field to bottle’ approach,” said Ian Downey, Executive Vice President of Winebow Imports. “They’re one of the few distilleries genuinely making their spirits from scratch. We couldn’t be more excited to introduce them to our customers.”
“We’re thrilled to embark on this new adventure with Winebow Imports,” said John Stirling. “We share a fine wine mentality, in that all our spirits can all be traced back to specific plots on our farm. It’s fitting that we would turn to a team of wine experts to help tell our story.”
Included in the Arbikie range is a new line of pea-based spirits called Nàdar (“nature” in Gaelic), which removes more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits, making it “climate-positive,” according to Kirsty Black, master distiller at Arbikie.
The distillery uses solar power as one of its energy sources and is in the process of installing a revolutionary green hydrogen energy system, furthering its goal to become a leader in the production of sustainable spirits.
Winebow Imports will carry the following from Arbikie: Tattie Bogle Vodka, Haar Vodka, Strawberry Vodka, Chilli Vodka, Nàdar Gin, Nàdar Vodka, Kirsty’s Gin, AK’s Gin, Highland Rye, and Highland Rye 1794. Inventory will be available nationally as of July 1.
About Winebow Imports
Winebow Imports has been an industry leader for over 40 years, representing some of the most esteemed properties from both prominent and emerging growing areas around the world. A national importer known for cultivating lasting relationships with extraordinary wine families who are dedicated to their unique regions, Winebow Imports continues to balance its impressive growth with a culture of specialization and excellence. For more information, please visit www.winebow.com/imports.
