Interested in the world of independent whisky bottlers? You’ll want to check out the world premiere of the “Independent Spirits” docuseries at the first Independent Spirits Festival celebrating independent whisky bottlers next March.
The four-part docuseries comes from the same team that produced The Water of Life – A Whisky Film. The film makers said “this new series shines a light on a lesser-known, yet highly influential sector of the whisky world: Independent Bottlers.”
“A festival dedicated to independent bottlers is the perfect way to bring together the companies and fans of this unique sector of the whisky industry,” said festival co-founder David Stirk. “The combined premiere and gathering of the best-known independent bottlers will allow a spotlight on the most passionate fans, aficionados and advocates for whisky in all its guises. I am thrilled to be a part of the team bringing this together in Leith, a city with a long and important history, especially for Scotch whisky and independent bottling.”
Independent Spirits Docuseries Screening
All four episodes of Independent Spirits will be shown from 12-3 p.m., March 15, 2025 at Morton Hall in Leith, Scotland, located adjacent to the Leith Theatre.
Independent Spirits Festival
The Independent Spirits Festival will run from 4-8 p.m., March 15, 2025, at the Leith Theatre, in Leith, Scotland. It will bring together more than 400 attendees, including some of the most influential figures in whisky.
There will be two ticket prices:
- £45 which gets you access to the noon showing and the festival (total 220 tickets).
- £40 for access just to the whisky festival. 4-8pm
Note: All tickets will come with an included at-home streaming rental of the entire series for future viewing.
After March 15, we will do a few more screenings in continental Europe, but after that, we’ll be doing a number of theatrical screening/tastings throughout the US (and Canada). We are looking to bring the same level of creativity to the events that we bring to the films themselves. We’re very proud of how we have managed to combine whisky tasting with the cinema experience.
