Independent bottlers are the custodians and curators of whiskey and spirits they didn’t produce themselves. They source barrels from distilleries and over time, curate flavours for us with good cask management.

Ireland’s burgeoning Independent Bottler’s are on the cusp of becoming a major part of the Irish Whiskey scene again. Some indy bottler brands have already become the go-to whiskeys of many a whiskey drinker in Ireland.

We have gathered 3 of the best Indy bottlers in Ireland for this masterclass, from these master bonders.

• Lough Ree Distillery The Bridge Series – Michael & Peter Clancy
• Redacted Independent Bottlers – Michael Cowman & Ronan Collins
• Thomond Gate Whiskey – Nick Ryan

Each bottler will guide you 2 of their releases, explaining the role that they have played in the process.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the important role that local bottlers and bonders have played historically in the whiskey industry.