Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Woodrow’s of Edinburgh is a modern Scottish independent bottler specialising in carefully sourced and expertly matured single cask whiskies, as well as other fine spirits. Founded by Mark Littler, a whisky broker and consultant with years of experience in cask whisky sales, Woodrow’s was established to bring rare, distinctive cask bottlings to enthusiasts who value authenticity, individuality, and transparency.

The name comes from the brand’s base in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital and a historic hub of whisky blending and export. While the company is contemporary in approach, it draws inspiration from the city’s long tradition of independent bottling, when merchants would purchase casks directly from distilleries, mature them to their own standards, and bottle them under their own labels.

Woodrow’s of Edinburgh works directly with trusted partners to source high-quality single malt and single grain Scotch whiskies from across Scotland’s regions, including Speyside, the Highlands, Islay, and beyond. Each cask is chosen for its flavour potential, whether it’s a young and vibrant malt brimming with fresh fruit and spice or a decades-old whisky offering rich, layered complexity.

Once in Woodrow’s care, casks are matured and monitored under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals. The focus is on natural presentation, whiskies are bottled without chill filtration or artificial colouring, and often at cask strength. This preserves the spirit’s original texture, mouthfeel, and flavour profile exactly as nature and the cask intended.

Bottlings are typically single cask releases or very small batches, meaning each expression is genuinely limited and unique. The label provides detailed information about the whisky’s distillation date, cask type, number of bottles yielded, and bottling strength, appealing to serious whisky drinkers who appreciate transparency and provenance.

The flavour profiles of Woodrow’s bottlings are as varied as the casks themselves. A Speyside malt might deliver apple, pear, and almond pastry notes, while an Islay cask could bring waves of maritime peat smoke, brine, and lemon zest. Older Highland whiskies may lean toward waxy texture, herbal complexity, and dried fruit depth.

While whisky is the core focus, Woodrow’s of Edinburgh has also shown interest in bottling other high-quality spirits, such as rum, applying the same cask selection standards to ensure exceptional quality across the range.

Our Woodrow’s of Edinburgh selection features a rotating portfolio of rare and intriguing bottlings, each offering a one-off opportunity to taste whisky in its most authentic form. Whether you’re a collector searching for distinctive single casks, a drinker exploring new distillery profiles, or simply someone who appreciates whisky with a clear sense of provenance, Woodrow’s of Edinburgh delivers exceptional quality backed by expertise, integrity, and a deep respect for Scotland’s whisky heritage.