Scotland’s whisky dynasty returns to distilling and unveils Aberargie Single Malt ~ Scotch Whisky News
Scotland’s whisky dynasty returns to distilling and unveils Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Aberargie, Scotland, Perthshire-based Aberargie Distillery has unveiled its inaugural single malt Scotch Whisky, marking the Morrison family’s long-awaited return to distilling and introducing a true barley-to-bottle release crafted entirely on its family-owned farm.
Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Inaugural release will be available globally at specialist whisky retailers from 3rd March, priced at an RRP of £65. With the first casks filled in 2017, the debut release signals the Morrisons’ return to single malt production after more than three decades, a significant milestone for one of Scotland’s longest-established whisky dynasties.
Aberargie’s packaging and visual identity have been developed in partnership with Kingdom & Sparrow, drawing inspiration from the distillery’s location, its pot stills, and its modus operandi. The result is a timeless design featuring a bespoke glass bottle with embossed lettering and a commemorative leather neck tag created to mark the release. Produced in collaboration with Verallia UK, the bottle reflects the family’s approach to Scotch whisky. A defining horizon line runs across the label and carton in rich verdant green, with gold accents that evoke the surrounding farmland and a strong sense of place. The label also pays tribute to Aberargie’s stillhouse, placing the distillery at the centre of the brand story.
Distilled using barley grown on their own 300-acre farm, the inaugural release embodies Aberargie’s barley-to-bottle philosophy, offering a rare level of control from field to final fill. The whisky is made with a mash bill of 52% Golden Promise and 48% Laureate barley grown on family farms, then matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon and first-fill sherry casks, creating what the distillery describes as a house style built from the ground up. Bottled at 48.2% ABV, it is non-chill-filtered and presented without added colour. Tasting notes highlight baked apple and golden pastry, followed by sultanas and prunes, with a lingering herbal finish.
Set on the border between the Highland and Lowland regions, Aberargie is difficult to classify stylistically and is shaped as much by its farm setting as by its stillhouse, which stands tall in front of rolling barley fields. As an independent, family-run operation, the distillery manages every stage of production on-site, from field to bottle, including distilling, warehousing, and bottling.
Niel Hendriksz, Managing Director of Aberargie Distillery, said:
“Our first casks were laid down in 2017, and we’ve been patiently waiting for our whisky to be ready. After nearly a decade, the moment feels right to share Aberargie Single Malt Inaugural with the world. It’s a true barley-to-bottle single malt that honours the Morrison family’s distilling heritage while setting a clear direction for the future.”
Tasting Notes
Rich and layered with notes of baked apple and golden pastry, balanced by succulent sultanas and prunes with a lingering herbal finish
Bottle Non chill filtered 48.2% ABV
Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Inaugural release will be available from specialist whisky retailers from 3rd March 2026 at the RRP of £65. For exclusive first information, sign up to Aberargie Distillery via www.aberargie.com
Aberargie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Release: 3rd March 2026
Availability: Specialist whisky retailers worldwide
Early Access Registration: www.aberargie.com
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About Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers
Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers is an independent, family-owned company based in Perth, Scotland. Rebranded in 2020, MSWD represents five generations of Morrison whisky heritage under one name, with a focus on single malt production, brand development, blending and bottling. Its flagship brands include Aberargie, Old Perth, Mac-Talla, Càrn Mòr and Bruadar.
At the heart of MSWD’s operations is Aberargie Distillery, built on a family-owned farm near Perth. From the first fill in 2017, the distillery represents the Morrison family’s return to distilling after the 1994 sale of Morrison Bowmore to Suntory. The first release of Aberargie will launch in March 2026; this is the cornerstone of the business.
About: Golden Promise
Aberargie is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to operate a barley-to-bottle philosophy, using heritage Golden Promise barley grown on the fields in front of the distillery, as well as Laureate barley from the two other family farms.
This approach allows Aberargie to oversee the quality of raw materials from the outset. All barley varieties are grown to the family’s own standards, with full provenance, terroir and traceability embedded across the seed to spirit process.
Central to the distillery’s production philosophy is Golden Promise, the heritage barley variety once favoured by leading Scotch producers throughout the 1960s and 70s. Although lower-yielding than modern strains, Golden Promise is grown at Aberargie for its flavour benefits, producing a full-bodied, malty new-make spirit with notable oiliness and depth.
Morrison Family
Among Scotland’s longest-established whisky families, the Morrisons’ name is woven into the fabric of Scotch, with five generations working as grocers, brokers, blenders, bottlers, and distillers. From managing iconic distilleries to creating award-winning brands, their legacy is one of craftsmanship and tradition.
