At Royal Mile Whiskies, we’re passionate about the art of independent bottling - we owe many great drams that could have been lost to history to the dedicated independent bottlers who preserve the art of whisky-making.

 

Our indie range is a great place to find something unique to add to your whisky collection. Find the perfect dram that suits your palate, complete with official tasting notes or those from our own staff and expert buyers.

 

Legacy of Independent Whisky Bottlers

Independent bottlers are arguably the most traditional bottlers of Scotch whisky. Harking back to the days when whisky was sold to grocers and merchants before distilleries bottled their own stocks, these companies were distinctly separate entities that acquired stocks of whisky in casks to then be bottled and sold on. Some of these independents have been bottling for decades like Adelphi, or for over a century such as Berry Bros & Rudd.

Each company will have its own bottling policies, whether bottling only single casks, small batches or their own blended whiskies. There are even some companies such as Gordon & Macphail who fill their own casks with new make spirit directly from the distillery meaning they can create a regularly bottled product.

The offerings from independent bottlers can be impressively varied and show a unique side to a distillery's product compared to an official release. There are also opportunities to try product from distilleries that have never been officially released.

Below are some of our favourite recent independent bottlings, ranging from easy drinking everyday drams to truly historic releases.

 

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