Distillery & Whisky News June 2026
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our June edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
Summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to get out and explore Scotland’s distilleries - whether you’re planning a Highland road trip, a city whisky stop, or a coastal tasting experience.
From field-to-bottle innovation at Arbikie to drams, tours, and festival celebrations - this month’s edition is packed with inspiration for your next whisky adventure.
For those of you looking for something to do this coming weekend (6th June) we will be attending A Dram Good Whisky Festival taking place at Arbikie Highland Estate. Come and visit us to sample some tasty drams from some of Scotland's best-loved distilleries.
Distillery Of The Month: Arbikie
Set against the stunning backdrop of Lunan Bay, Arbikie Distillery continues to build a reputation as one of Scotland’s most innovative and sustainable distilleries. Family-owned and rooted on the Arbikie Highland Estate, the distillery offers visitors a true field-to-bottle experience - growing, distilling, maturing and bottling its spirits all on-site.
Guests looking to immerse themselves in the world of Highland Rye whisky can enjoy one of Arbikie’s guided distillery tours, taking in everything from the golden fields and copper stills to tutored tastings overlooking the spectacular coastline. The award-winning whisky experiences have become a must-visit for whisky lovers exploring Scotland’s east coast.
And there’s still time to secure tickets for the upcoming A Dram Good Whisky Festival 2026 taking place at Arbikie Highland Estate on Saturday 6th June. The festival will welcome more than 10 distilleries for a day packed with drams, masterclasses, tastings and distillery tours. Tickets are still available, with both afternoon and evening sessions on offer.
Find out more about Arbikie Distillery at its dedicated pages on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the Month: Johnnie Walker Experience
Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital, Johnnie Walker Princes Street has quickly become one of Edinburgh’s premier whisky visitor experiences. Overlooking Edinburgh Castle with spectacular rooftop views, the multi-sensory attraction combines the rich heritage of the world-famous Johnnie Walker brand with immersive storytelling, flavour discovery and expertly guided tastings.
Visitors can enjoy a range of whisky experiences tailored to every level of enthusiast, from newcomers to seasoned whisky lovers. The venue’s guided whisky tastings offer guests the opportunity to explore the craftsmanship behind one of Scotland’s most iconic whiskies in a vibrant and contemporary setting.
Alongside the immersive experiences, guests can also enjoy stylish bars, seasonal cocktails and exceptional dining, making Johnnie Walker Princes Street a must-visit destination during any trip to Edinburgh.
Find out more about Johnnie Walker Experience on its dedicated page at the DistilleryTours website.
Experience of the Month - Wolfburn Whisku Classic Tour & Tasting
We recently visited Wolfburn Distillery and enjoyed their Classic Tour & Tasting which offered an insight into Wolfburn’s traditional production methods before finishing with a tasting of five award-winning single malts. A memorable stop for whisky lovers exploring the Highlands, make sure to read the full review!
Date With A Dram: Benriach Distillery Exclusive
For June's Date With A Dram competition we've a bottle of Benriach Distillery Exclusive up for grabs! This is the newest Distillery Exclusive at Benriach - a peated Pedro Ximenez.
Competition Time
To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of the Benriach Distillery Exclusive simply follow DistilleryTours.scot on Facebook or Instagram and share our 'Date with a Dram' post dated 1 June. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in our July newsletter!
Congratulations to Alan Clarke from the North of Scotland who won May's competition - a bottle of Arran Sauternes Wine Cask Finish.
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Malt of the Month: Glenturret Eclosion
Our Malt of the Month for June is the newly released Glenturret Eclosion - an elegant and limited-edition expression. Crafted predominantly from European oak PX sherry casks, Eclosion delivers a beautifully balanced whisky where rich depth meets unexpected brightness.
Perfect Serve: The Tropical
Longing for a holiday in the sunny Caribbean? This Arran Whisky cocktail will take your palate on a fruit rollercoaster and leave you on an imaginary beach with the perfect drink in hand.
Podcast: Glendronach Distillery
In this episode David Riddell is joined by Glendronach's Global Brand Ambassador, Stewart Buchanan. Stewart shares his journey from hands-on production and engineering roles to international whisky advocacy, while exploring Glendronach’s rich sherry-cask heritage and traditional long maturation. The conversation also touches on 200th anniversary events and upcoming special releases marking this milestone year.
Sit back, pour yourself a dram, and enjoy the conversation.
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