The Maker Cadenhead’s is a name known by most whisky nerds. Founded in 1842 it is the oldest independent bottler in Scotland, and as such might well be the oldest independent whisky bottler in the world. It began life in Aberdeen under a different name and the ownership of George Duncan, as it was not until the 1850s that William Cadenhead (Duncan’s brother-in-law) entered the business. Once Duncan died the name was changed and from there the business grew in success. The com

The Maker Signatory Vintage is based at the Edradour distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry in the Highlands. Set up by Andrew Symington and his brother in 1988, it has become one of the best regarded independent bottlers in Scotland, thanks in large part to its relatively new 100% Proof series which is showing the way for the rest of the sector in terms of price and quality. Apparently this way has proven to be a little upsetting to some, as selling high quality, cask stre

The Maker Ballechin is the name for the peated variant of whisky from Edradour distillery on the outskirts of Pitlochry in the Highlands....