[1][2][3][4] In fact, some distilleries exist solely to serve independent bottlers, and do not market any brands themselves.
[5][6] Famous independent bottlers include Milroy's of Soho, who began their trade in 1964 and continue to release interesting old and rare expressions, and Signatory Vintage, three time winners of the Online Scotch Whiskey Awards Best Independent Bottler People's Choice Award.
In the United States, the first whiskey brand that was sold exclusively in glass bottles was Old Forester – introduced in the 1870s by an independent bottler.
Chill filtering can affect flavour, however, because these compounds account for a lot of the taste (the esters, for example, have a fruit-like aroma).
[9][10] Due to the long history and marketing campaigns undergone by some distilleries, their brands may be associated with a great deal of prestige.
(3) On and after 23rd November 2012 a person must not move any Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Scotland to another country except in a bottle (made of any inert material) that is labelled for retail sale.