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The Independent American Whiskey Bottler Arises In The United States
The Independent American Whiskey Bottler Arises In The United States
In the world of whisky, Independent Bottlers (“IBs” or “indies”) have been part of the consumer landscape for more than a few decades. Going back further, the Scotch whisky industry was built upon a 19th century middle layer of merchants and traders who were the commercial tier between the Highland distillers and the Lowland blenders, the oldest among them being the venerable Cadenhead’s in Aberdeen followed by the Gordon and MacPhail Company of Elgin, Scotland. Their peers in Ireland were W&A Gilbey’s (bottlers of the original Redbreast), JJ Corry and Wm. Cowan. All started their enterprises as importers and negociants of wine, ports and brandy as they moved into whisk(e)y.
What’s on this weekend 5th February, 2021 by Owen Bellwood
Scotch Malt Whisky Society at home
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has launched a bespoke at-home dining experience, including a three course meal and whisky cocktails.
Priced from £85 (US$116) for two people, the menu includes a smoked trout starter, roast duck breast main course and whisky scented pistachio gateau for dessert. Each course is also paired with a whisky from the SMWS collection.
The kits are available for home delivery or collection from the Edinburgh and Glasgow sites, and come with videos from executive head chef James Freeman and SMWS ambassadors to help with plating and tasting each whisky.