Hidden Spirits

Hidden Spirits is an independent bottler based in Italy, known for curating and releasing exceptional cask-strength whiskies and rums from some of the most respected distilleries in the world. Founded in 2013 by Andrea Ferrari, a passionate whisky enthusiast turned industry professional, Hidden Spirits has quickly developed a reputation for transparency, quality, and a refined palate in cask selection.

The company’s mission is simple but uncompromising: source the best casks available and bottle them with minimal interference, allowing the spirit’s natural character to shine. This means no chill-filtration, no added colouring, and bottling at natural cask strength or carefully reduced strength when necessary to balance flavour and drinkability.

Hidden Spirits works closely with distilleries in Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, purchasing casks directly and monitoring their maturation until they reach peak character. While the company does not distil itself, its expertise lies in recognising potential and knowing when a spirit is ready to be bottled. This careful stewardship has resulted in bottlings that are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

In addition to whisky, Hidden Spirits bottles select rums from esteemed producers in the Caribbean and Latin America. These rums often come from single casks, with long tropical or continental ageing, and are bottled without sweetening or flavouring.

Each Hidden Spirits bottling is typically released as a single cask or small batch, with detailed labels that include distillation and bottling dates, cask type, number of bottles produced, and ABV. This transparency appeals to knowledgeable drinkers who value traceability and authenticity.

One hallmark of Hidden Spirits is its Italian influence in presentation. Labels often feature striking contemporary artwork, setting them apart visually from more traditional independent bottlers. The aesthetic reflects the company’s modern, boutique approach to spirits selection.

Flavour profiles vary widely depending on the cask and distillery, but common traits include clarity of distillery character, balance, and a natural mouthfeel. Whether it’s a sherry-matured Speyside malt with rich dried fruit and chocolate notes, or a refill bourbon Islay cask that lets bright citrus and clean smoke shine, each bottling is chosen to express something distinctive.

Hidden Spirits bottlings tend to be limited in availability, and once sold out, they are rarely repeated. This scarcity, combined with their reputation for careful selection, has made them highly collectable among whisky and rum enthusiasts.

Our Hidden Spirits selection includes a changing roster of single malts, grains, and rums from around the world. Each bottle offers the opportunity to taste something unique — a spirit that may never be repeated — curated by a team whose passion for exceptional casks ensures that every release is worth savouring.