Roaming Road Spirits Roams Into UK, European Markets With Unique Single-Cask Offerings

 The Roaming Road motto of “We Go Where the Spirit Takes Us” leads brand founder Mike Gilmore overseas as an American independent bottler with a global view 

DUBLIN, IRELAND – It started as an idea – bring to American drinkers a unique value proposition of specialized single-cask, cask strength offerings tracked down through hard work, personal relationships and an authentic desire to offer the finest expressions chosen for singular character and provenance. It is through this filter that American independent bottler Roaming Road Spirits, the personal passion project turned international success story of founder Mike Gilmore, finds itself on a truly global trajectory in bringing its mission of “We Go Where the Spirit Takes Us” to new international markets.

The Roaming Road Spirits journey, started in the United States in 2024, found Mike developing a highly enthusiastic following for his ability to discover and bring to market the finest in single-cask and Irish Whiskeys.  Taking an approach not common to the American market, he intentionally chose to avoid domestically releasing some of the finest Bourbon and Rye Whiskey casks from Kentucky and Indiana that he found. While he had built his reputation prior to Roaming Road by tracking down these types of American Whiskeys for a liquor store he owned, the timing didn’t feel right to do this same approach when he launched his brand.

Mike Gilmore of Roaming Road Spirits

“I didn’t want to just release another Bourbon or Rye,” said Mike. “I wanted to create something that carried their American soul across the ocean and gave it an Irish voice.”

With that in mind, and having found American success with its single-cask offerings, Roaming Road Spirits made the bold decision to take its same philosophy abroad. To this end, Mike brought the brand to Whiskey Live Dublin, where its newest offerings, Kentucky and Indiana Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys finished in Single Malt Irish Whiskey casks on the coast of Ireland with age statements ranging up to 10 years, were met with great enthusiasm. This transatlantic marriage of flavor – rich, full-bodied American Bourbon and Rye with a subtle, maritime-influenced Irish character – helped set the stage for pouring these expressions at the annual July 4th celebration hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, and held at the US Ambassador’s Residence, for 2,000 people. Since then, Roaming Road has become available throughout Ireland, including a prominent placement in the Shannon Airport Duty Free Shop.

Keeping this dual “whiskey cultures” approach in mind, Roaming Road has entered into the United Kingdom market by taking a similar approach in Scotland, where it is in the early stages of introducing Kentucky and Indiana Bourbon and Rye Whiskey finished in Single Malt Scotch casks sourced from various Scotch whisky–producing regions and distilleries. Ranging from the smoky depth of Islay to the rich, sherried influence of Speyside and the elegant malt-driven notes of the Highlands, cask-strength bottlings that capture the diversity of Scotland’s whisky heritage, while preserving the bold, cask-strength foundation of American whiskey, promise to bring to new fans distinct regional characteristics.

“It was never part of the plan for Roaming Road to go beyond Ireland,” noted MIke, “but the interest from other whiskey nations—places like Scotland wanting to connect through their own cask heritage—opened a new and exciting chapter we never expected.”

Looking to further horizons, the brand is excited to be bringing its single-cask philosophy to wider European markets, including Poland, Slovenia, and future sights set on France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Mike is also exploring future collaborations in Japan, where he plans to finish American whiskey in rare Mizunara oak casks.

From America’s heartland to the Irish coast and beyond, Roaming Road has truly embraced its “We Go Where The Spirit Takes Us” mission. We invite you to join us.

About Roaming Road 

Roaming Road Spirits is not just a brand; it’s a philosophy. With a unique and adventurous motto,” We Go Where The Spirit Takes Us,” Founder Mike Gilmore has built a highly-regarded brand that constantly searches for the best single-cask spirits, regardless of geographical boundaries. This passion project of Mike’s is not about highlighting every barrel selection out there but about identifying those of the highest quality that fit his mission. This distinct point of view gives Roaming Road unparalleled access to an extremely deep and ever-growing catalog of expressions, inviting you to join in the adventure.