Aberargie Inaugural

Simply one of the most exciting releases of 2026. This hit shelves in March, and widely sold out. Why? As the name suggests, it’s the first ever Aberargie. Built by the Morrison family (who bring us Old Perth and Mac-Talla, and are former owners of Bowmore) on their own family farm, they grow all the barley they use. Yes, it’s another (of still only a tiny handful) exciting single estate farm distillery! Everything except malting happens on site, and they’ve already been calmly distilling since 2017.

Technically a Lowland malt, it lies on the Highland border and they’re forging their own path. Descending lyne arms, long fermentations, wide cut points, and flavoursome heritage grain create a fruity, oily, rich spirit. Inaugural uses 52% Golden Promise (heritage) and 48% Laureate (modern higher yielding) barley, and a 50:50 split of first-fill bourbon and sherry casks.