{"title":"Independent Bottlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our collection of independently bottled whisky, sourced from some of the world's most respected independent bottlers. Unlike official distillery releases, independent bottlings offer a unique opportunity to taste a distillery's spirit through a different lens — often from single casks, unusual cask finishes, or vintages you won't find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glen-grant-25-yo-signatory","title":"Glen Grant 2000-2025 | 25 Year Old Signatory Vintage Symington's Choice | Single Cask 6 | 70cl, 56.8% ABV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare single cask Speyside single malt from Glen Grant, distilled in 2000 and bottled 25 years later in 2025 by independent bottlers Signatory Vintage, as part of their prestigious Symington's Choice series — a range reserved for exceptional, standout casks. Bottled without colouring or chill filtration, this expression showcases Glen Grant's spirit in its purest form after a quarter-century of maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawn from single cask 6, a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt, this release yielded 679 bottles at a hearty natural cask strength of 56.8% ABV. The combination of Glen Grant's classically light, fruity Speyside character with a full 25 years in first-fill sherry oak has produced a whisky of real depth and distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708554113344,"sku":"JW-8983-GLE","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5467\/0144\/files\/glen-grant-2000-2025-25-year-old-signatory-vintage-symingtons-choice-single-cask-6-70cl-568-abv-4510709.png?v=1784454126"},{"product_id":"glenrothes-30-year-old-1995-signatory-vintage-symington-s-choice-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-58-4","title":"Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1995 Signatory Vintage Symington’s Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 58.4%","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"422\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis exceptional Glenrothes 30 Year Old 1995 single malt was independently bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the prestigious Symington’s Choice range, showcasing the depth and character that can develop through three decades of maturation in a single cask.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eDistilled at Glenrothes on 27 January 1995, the whisky was matured for 30 years in a first-fill Oloroso sherry butt (Cask No. 933), allowing the spirit to develop rich layers of dried fruit, spice and oak influence. Bottled at natural cask strength of 58.4% ABV, this release represents a single-cask expression with only 497 bottles produced from the cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eSignatory Vintage is renowned for its carefully selected single-cask bottlings, and the Symington’s Choice range reflects the personal selection of casks by the Symington family, owners of Signatory Vintage. These releases focus on quality, provenance and showcasing individual whisky character rather than large-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eWith its 30-year maturation, first-fill Oloroso sherry butt influence and limited outturn, this Glenrothes release offers collectors the opportunity to explore a mature Speyside single malt with the richness and complexity associated with long sherry-cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708639408448,"sku":"JW-3436-GLE","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5467\/0144\/files\/glenrothes-30-year-old-1995-signatory-vintage-symingtons-choice-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-584-6138988.png?v=1784854940"},{"product_id":"marketing-malt-2008-17-yo","title":"Macallan 17 Year Old 2008 | 'The Marketing Malt' 2026 Release | Decadent Drinks | 70cl, 57.1% ABV","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAll hail The Marketing Man. The limited 2026 release of 'The Marketing Malt' from Decadent Drinks is here, and he has arrived with impressive sales patter, a suspiciously large expenses claim, and two first-fill sherry hogsheads of undisclosed Macallan to his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDistilled in 2008 and matured for 17 years in two first-fill sherry hogsheads before being married and bottled by Decadent Drinks at a robust 57.1% ABV, the whisky itself is no joke. Rich, full-bodied, and deeply sherried, this is a seriously impressive independent bottling of undisclosed Speyside provenance — the kind of dram that speaks for itself, long after the PowerPoint presentation has ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA limited release for collectors, whisky enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever sat through a brand activation event they'll never get back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708676174144,"sku":"JW-4709-MAC","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5467\/0144\/files\/macallan-17-year-old-2008-the-marketing-malt-2026-release-decadent-drinks-70cl-571-abv-1953819.png?v=1782962586"},{"product_id":"mortlach-17-year-old-2007-signatory-vintage-symington-s-choice-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-56-7","title":"Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 Signatory Vintage Symington’s Choice Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.7%","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"401\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Mortlach 17 Year Old 2007 single malt was independently bottled by Signatory Vintage as part of the Symington’s Choice range, showcasing the depth and intensity that can develop through long maturation in a carefully selected single cask.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eDistilled at Mortlach on 27 November 2007, the whisky was matured for 17 years in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask before being bottled in 2025 at natural cask strength of 56.7% ABV. The maturation in fresh Oloroso wood has allowed the spirit to develop a rich profile with layers of dried fruit, spice and oak character, while preserving the distinctive weight and complexity associated with Mortlach’s traditional Speyside spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eThe Symington’s Choice range represents Signatory Vintage’s focus on exceptional individual casks, selected to highlight the character of specific distilleries and maturation styles. Each release is limited to the contents of a single cask, offering whisky enthusiasts a unique expression that cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eThis cask yielded only 674 bottles worldwide, making it a highly limited release for collectors and fans of Mortlach. Bottled at cask strength, this expression provides an opportunity to experience a mature Speyside single malt with the full influence of first-fill Oloroso sherry maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708676436288,"sku":"JW-8242-MOR","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/5467\/0144\/files\/mortlach-17-year-old-2007-signatory-vintage-symingtons-choice-cask-strength-single-malt-scotch-whisky-70cl-567-6563786.png?v=1784854982"},{"product_id":"oishii-wisukii-40-yo-higlander-inn","title":"Oishii Wisukii 40 Year Old 2026 | The Highlander Inn Blended Scotch Whisky | 70cl, 46.3% ABV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eA truly rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"13\"\u003eand exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"29\"\u003ewhisky born from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"48\"\u003eremarkable east-meets-west \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"75\"\u003ecollaboration. 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