Independent Scotch with David Stirk

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Based loosely on his 2023 book, Independent Scotch, David will guide us through the fascinating evolution of independent bottlers—from the whisky brokers of the 1940s to the emergence of indie bottlers in the late 1980s.
Whether you're a seasoned fan of independent bottlings or curious to discover this intriguing corner of the whisky world, this tasting offers a perfect introduction.

Enjoy six remarkable independent releases, showcasing a mix of old and new bottlers. Expect an exciting lineup of mostly single cask, cask strength whiskies from a variety of Speyside distilleries. Highlights will include freshly released gems alongside rare, long-discontinued treasures.

Don't miss this unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of independent Scotch.

TRANSPORT
Whisky Capital Inn is located on Church Street just south of the Dufftown town centre, and only 1 minute walk from the Dufftown bus station. The bus station is on route 36W which leaves Dufftown for Craigellachie, Aberlour, Rothes and Elgin, in this order. Current bus times are as follows:
Monday to Friday-
• Morning Departures: 06:15, 07:20, 08:20, 09:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15
• Afternoon Departures: 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:30, 18:15, 19:20
Saturdays-
• Morning Departures: 07:20, 09:15, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15
• Afternoon Departures: 13:15, 14:15, 15:15, 16:15, 17:15, 18:15, 19:15
Sundays-
• Morning Departures: 09:30, 10: 30, 11: 30, 12: 30
• Afternoon Departures: 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
Additional bus night departure times will be running during Spirit of Speyside from the 1st to the 3rd of May:
• 21:20, 00:00

There are taxi services in the area but they will be in have high-demand so booking in advance is required:
• Ace Taxis 01343 820 820
• Craigellachie Cars 07960 567 118

Please note: Bus information is correct at time of posting; however, times and routes may change and we cannot be held responsible. Please check the bus timetable closer to Spirit of Speyside dates. Please contact us if needed, we are more than happy to assist.