Independent Spirits - Another Whisky Film
“The untold story of the bottlers and blenders pushing the creative boundaries of whisky.”
2025•1h 50m•Released
Documentary
Independent whisky bottlers are the rebels and visionaries of today’s whisky world—crafting rare, exceptional spirits that defy convention. Created by the team behind The Water of Life – A Whisky Film, Independent Spirits is a documentary that explores these passionate artisans redefining whisky through creativity and craftsmanship. The film, which was co-directed by Greg Swartz and Guy Satchwell, features exclusive interviews with more than 50 industry leaders, offering an inside look at their dedication to sourcing, blending, and aging exceptional whisky, highlighting the ingenuity that sets independent bottlers apart.
Director
Greg W. Swartz
Studio
Blacksmith + Jones
Cast
Charles MacLean
Himself
Alistair Walker
Himself
Iain Croucher
Himself
Stephen Rankin
Himself
Production
Company
Blacksmith + Jones
Producer
Trevor Jones
Producer
Nate Barlow
Producer
Rob Chatlin
Producer
Alfonse Palaima
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