r/Scotch • u/finnpass • 1d ago

Buying IB’s

So I am really getting into independent bottlers like Cadenheads, Signatory, Adelphi, etc. But how do you know what you are buying? Some shops near me have some open bottles but a lot of times there are so few bottles produced that I have no way of trying before buying. Are you guys just buying them with the information on the label/good experiences with previous bottles from the distillery/bottler?

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u/Infinite_Research_52 20h ago

To cut down on duds, you can also find a shop that runs tasting evenings with an interesting lineup (e.g. the latest Cadehead releases or Wormtub stills). You buy a ticket and you get to sample multiple whiskies. Often those whiskies are available for purchase (the shop wants to push the product after all) so you can find a bottle you like (OB or IB) and purchase it if the demand is not too high.