Derby Whisky Club Presents: The Indie Bottlers Showcase

Join Derby Whisky Club for a welcoming, relaxed night celebrating the world of independent bottlers. Taste six fantastic whiskies, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover drams you may never encounter anywhere else—all at excellent value. Featuring a lively raffle and a joyful atmosphere, this is the perfect evening for whisky lovers old and new.

Independent bottlers have become the quiet heroes of the whisky world, revealing fuller, bolder, more characterful versions of classic distilleries. With natural presentation, higher strength, and honest flavour, they’re often producing some of the best whisky available today—and offering it at prices that make exploration a pleasure, not a gamble.

Tonight, Derby Whisky Club invites you to a warm and friendly evening devoted to these flavour-makers. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast or taking your first steps into the whisky wilderness, you’ll be right at home among curious palates and good company.

You’ll taste six carefully selected drams, each one chosen to showcase the depth, variety, and surprise that indie bottlers bring to the table. Expect bottles from celebrated names such as:

• Signatory – spotlighting pure cask character
• Càrn Mòr – champions of single-cask nuance
• Dram Mor – small scale, huge flavour
• …and other exciting indies pushing boundaries and revealing the unexpected

These are whiskies you may never have the chance to try otherwise—rare releases, limited editions, unusual casks, and expressions that capture distilleries in their raw, authentic glory.

And yes: the tasting is genuinely great value. High-quality, high-strength indie bottles aren’t easy to access individually; tasting six in one place is something special.

Derby Whisky Club gatherings are easygoing, social, and full of good humour. This is a night for conversation, shared discovery, and the simple joy of raising a glass with others who love the stuff as much as you do.

Our popular whisky raffle returns—your chance to leave with something truly special from the night’s lineup (or perhaps a mystery dram chosen to surprise you).

Indie bottlers love to experiment, reveal hidden depths, and present familiar whiskies in astonishing ways. Come with an open mind and a ready palate—this tasting promises delight, discovery, and maybe even a new favourite bottle.

We can’t wait to welcome you.
Slàinte! 🥃✨

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