We had a very nice visit to Arbikie Distillery near Dundee, Scotland. I highly recommend a visit here if your travels take you near Dundee.

Arbikie is situated on a 2500 hectare farm. Equipment has been sourced form German still maker Carl – and we are taking some BIG equipment.

Whisky wash runs and spirit runs are done on the pot stills. When making Vodka, distillate vapor stream is diverted through 2 columns with 20 donut & disc type plates. What I failed to photograph was the de-methylization column with its partial reboiler.

The Potato Vodka was exquisite. When I sip Potato Vodka I look for the elegant silky texture on the tongue and Arbikie’s product delivered that texture in large measure. The Gin made from this Vodka was by far and away the best Gin I have had in the UK on this trip.

Add Arbikie to your travel list. You will enjoy it.