Hermanos Hart

Hart Brothers is a respected Scottish independent bottler, renowned for selecting and releasing distinctive single malt and single grain Scotch whiskies from distilleries across the country. Founded in 1964 in Glasgow, the company has built its reputation on a family-run approach, careful cask selection, and a focus on presenting whiskies in their most natural form.

The Hart Brothers business began as a wine and spirits merchant, but quickly turned towards Scotch whisky, sourcing casks directly from distilleries and bottling them under their own label.

Bottling Philosophy

Hart Brothers specialise in bottling non-chill-filtered whiskies with natural colour, allowing the true character of the spirit and cask to shine. Each release is chosen for its quality and individuality rather than to fit a rigid house style. This means the range is constantly evolving, with bottlings spanning different regions, ages, and cask types.

The company works closely with distilleries and private cask owners to secure rare and interesting stock, including long-aged malts and unique single cask releases. Maturation is typically carried out in traditional dunnage warehouses, and bottlings are often presented at higher strengths to preserve the whisky’s richness.

Cask types vary widely, from classic ex-bourbon barrels to oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts, wine casks, and occasional experimental maturations.

Flavour Profile

Because Hart Brothers bottle from a wide array of distilleries, there’s no single flavour profile, each release reflects its origin and cask history. However, a few constants emerge: clarity of flavour, balance between spirit and wood, and a sense of authenticity that comes from minimal intervention.

For example, a Hart Brothers bottling from Glenrothes might feature stewed fruits, nutmeg, and gentle oak, while a cask from Caol Ila could offer lemon zest, coastal brine, and soft peat smoke. Older grain whiskies may deliver vanilla fudge, coconut, and caramelised sugar.

Appeal and Collectability

Hart Brothers whiskies are valued by collectors and enthusiasts for their individuality and honest presentation. Many bottlings are limited to just a few hundred bottles, making them highly sought-after once sold out. For newcomers to independent bottlings, Hart Brothers also provide an approachable way to explore styles outside the official distillery ranges.

Our Selection

Our Hart Brothers range includes single cask and small-batch releases from across Scotland’s whisky regions, with a focus on rare and distinctive expressions. Whether you’re searching for a smoky Islay malt, a rich sherry-matured Highlander, or an elegant, long-aged Speyside dram, Hart Brothers offers a window into Scotland’s whisky diversity — each bottle carrying the signature of careful selection and family dedication to the craft.