Independent Spirits Festival 2026

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS TO THE FILM & FESTIVAL ARE SOLD OUT

The Independent Spirits Festival returns for 2026

Presenting the short film 'Farm 2 Bottle' that follows the life of the single estate distilleries, from Islay to Speyside and beyond. 
The film will start at 12 pm, and immediately afterwards, there will be an hour-long whisky tasting hosted by Francis Cuthbert of Daftmill Distillery and Joe Clark of Filey Bay Distillery. Each presenter will be tasting two whiskies from their distilleries. Tickets for the film include access to the festival.

The whisky festival will be held at the Leith Theatre from 4 pm until 8 pm. 

An Evening With Roy & David
Friday 20th March, Leith Theatre, 7:30 pm

Join Roy Duff, Aqvuavitae and author David Stirk for a fun-filled evening, blind tasting six premium whiskies.