Bimber Distillery unveils anticipated second release of Shoulders of Giants  

Bimber today announced the upcoming second release of Shoulders of Giants, the distillery’s acclaimed new series that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest thinkers, innovators, and visionaries. Each bottle within the ongoing series features a celebrated ‘giant’ whose endeavours have shaped the world that we live in, and which showcases Bimber’s continued dedication to exceptional whisky craftsmanship.

The second release features eight meticulously crafted single malt whiskies, each produced using Bimber’s traditional methods. From the distillery’s single farm barley and dedicated floor at Warminster Maltings, to seven day open-topped fermentation and directly fired copper pot stills – every stage of Bimber’s production process has been designed to produce a rich, fruit-forward whisky that is celebrated for its depth and complexity.

Each expression in the Shoulders of Giants series is bottled at natural cask strength and features attention-grabbing artwork and biographical details that celebrate the accomplishments of historical figures who have dared to dream and defied status quos.

The second release has been selected to showcase Bimber’s flavour profile – from the distillery’s signature ex-bourbon cask maturation to Spanish oloroso sherry and PX casks – each new giant showcases the distillery’s sought-after full-bodied, fruit-forward character.

Bimber continues to set the standard for quality and craftsmanship, whilst also seeing increasing demand for its single malt whiskies from across the whisky world. As such, the new expressions from the series will be available across four different markets:

UK Exclusives 

Darwin – The Naturalist

Cask #376 | American oak ex-bourbon | 58.3% ABV | 259 bottles  

Winston – The Statesman

Cask #473 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.5% ABV | 302 bottles  

Victoria – The Monarch

Cask #450 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 57.9% ABV | 298 bottles

Germany Exclusives  

Albert – The Physicist

Cask #304/8 | Tawny Port Finish | 58.3% ABV | 252 bottles

Ludwig – The Composer

Cask #402 | American oak ex-bourbon | 58.7% ABV | 242 bottles

Marlene – The Actress

Cask #442 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.1% ABV | 285 bottles

Belgium Exclusive  

Sax – The Inventor

Cask #437 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 58.3% ABV | 302 bottles

Poland Exclusive  

Witkiewicz – The Artist

Cask #460 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.7% ABV | 285 bottles

The UK Exclusives will be released on Wednesday 2^nd October 2024 via the Bimber website and with an RRP of £94.00. The Germany Exclusives will be available via Kirsch Import, the Belgium Exclusive from Top Malts and the Poland Exclusive from Tudor House.

“We’re thrilled to bring another series of Shoulders of Giants releases to life,” said Matt McKay, spokesperson for Bimber Distillery. “These whiskies celebrate the heroes of history whilst pushing the boundaries of our craft, and we can’t wait to share their stories. Following the incredible success of the first Shoulders of Giants release, we’re especially excited to now celebrate national heroes from Germany and Belgium in this new release, ensuring that whisky enthusiasts from these regions can also join in our journey of flavour exploration and tribute.”

About Bimber    

Founded in 2015, Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with passion in West London. Our traditionally-focussed approach to whisky creation combines the finest ingredients with heritage production methods that are rarely seen today and an absolute commitment to quality. Our detailed approach has seen us recognised as a leading light in whisky production and garnered multiple industry awards. Producing a wide array of fruit-forward, textural single malts we deliver the ultimate craft whisky experience to a rapidly growing global community of Bimber whisky lovers.

www.bimberdistillery.co.uk

Whisky Auctioneer September Auction

A warm welcome to our September auction. Featuring over 8,000 rare whiskies and fine spirits, this is a unique opportunity to bid on some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

This month, we are thrilled to partner with Lochranza Distillery and CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) to present ‘Ewan’s Cut’—150 hand-selected bottles from a 1998 cask gifted to actor Ewan McGregor by the distillery and exclusive to Whisky Auctioneer. The first 24 bottles are especially unique, as they have been personally signed by the actor himself. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to CHAS, supporting their invaluable work.

Alongside this special release, we’re excited to showcase some standout whiskies, including an incredible selection of SMWS first releases, the revered Ichirio Hanyu Cards series, Cadenhead’s Single Casks plus many more…Don’t miss your chance to explore these exceptional offerings!

 Macallan 65 Year Old Lalique Six Pillars Collection

 Exclusive to Whisky Auctioneer : Ewan’s Cut

Incredible SMWS Karuizawa First Release Bottles

Ichiro Hanyu Cards Series

 Cadenhead’s Single Casks

Ardnamurchan 2018, TyndrumWhisky Exclusive Cask #1287

TYNDRUM EXCLUSIVE

A BELTER OF A TYNDRUM EXCLUSIVE, AND 100% NOT TO BE MISSED.

£92.50

AVAILABLE NOW >

A brand new single cask release from Ardnamurchan Distillery, bottled exclusively for us here at Tyndrum Whisky. This release is a contrast to our first single cask from them, being a peated release matured in an oloroso hogshead. This release is beautifully sweet on the palate with a whisp of smoke coming through late on the finish.

Cask Type: Hogshead
WOOD/FILL: Spanish Oak, Ex Oloroso
Spirit Type: Peated
Vintage: 2018
Cask No: 1287

More information available from the QR code on the bottle.

TyndrumWhisky.com
The Green Welly Stop
Tyndrumwhisky, Tyndrum
Crianlarich, Perthshire FK20 8RY
United Kingdom

The Grand Whisky Auction ENDS TONIGHT AT 9PM!!

 Auction closes Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 at 9PM !

Interested in selling whisky in our next auction?

T.+44 (0)1463 210 427 – sales@TGWA.com

Where Will You Be On October 26th?

On October 26th, WhiskyFest Hollywood, FL is the place to be! You will experience world-class whiskies, a few tequilas, gin, and cocktails, paired with delicious buffets. We recommend that you sit back, relax, and enjoy one (or more!) of the four Master Classes presented by:

Abi Clephane, Global Ambassador, Bruichladdich

Jodie Fileatreau, Artisanal Distiller, Heaven Hill Distillery

Ryan Lang, Founder, Head Distiller & CEO, Middle West Spirits

DeNiro Fisher, Diplomat, Maker’s Mark

Our whisky list is updated frequently, and we’ll be adding more details about the Master Classes, so be sure to check our website often for the most up to date information.

Still need tickets? Don’t delay – buy yours today!

Speyburn To Unveil New Travel Retail Range at TFWA Cannes

We’re delighted to announce an expansion to our travel retail portfolio with the launch of an exclusive trio of Speyburn single malt Scotch whiskies. The new collection will feature interesting cask maturations and be unveiled at the forthcoming TFWA Exhibition in Cannes (29^th September – 3^rd October) on the International Beverage stand Marine Village 2-4.

The three non-aged expressions, Speyburn Kentucky Bourbon Cask, Speyburn Bordeaux Red Wine Cask and Speyburn Jerez Sherry Cask will be exclusively available in select markets in Spring 2025.

Bottled at 40% ABV, the one litre bottlings will replace Speyburn’s existing travel retail line-up and be exclusively available to the channel.

Presented in vibrant new packaging, each whisky pays homage to its cask origins with a series of striking illustrations. Oak trees, a rick house (where bourbon is matured) and horses will reflect Kentucky; a chateaux, grapes and ornate lamp posts for Bordeaux and Spanish tiles, flamenco guitar and fans for Jerez. Speyburn Distillery’s distinctive pagoda-shaped roof will feature on the packaging of the three single malts.  Visible flavour cues will also make it easier for travellers to understand the whisky’s flavour notes and determine which single malt is right for them.

Jack Cook-Broussine, Senior Brand Manager for Speyburn, said

‘The launch of this new collection underlines our ongoing commitment to investing in the global travel retail channel and we are confident that the travel retail trio will prove popular with both newcomers and seasoned whisky enthusiasts alike.

‘To create this collection, we sourced the finest casks from around the world to bring some unique new flavours to our award-winning single malt and we are looking forward to unveiling it to the global travel retail community in Cannes.’

For over 125 years Speyburn Distillery has been crafting whisky in the heart of the Speyside region in Scotland on the banks of the Granty Burn. It is the only distillery to use the burn’s crystal-clear water to produce a deliciously smooth single malt.

Whisky Magazine Special Selection
Glengoyne 16 Year Old

Exclusively selected by Whisky Magazine to celebrate its 25th anniversary, distilled in the slowest stills in Scotland, this spirit has matured in an exquisite refill European Oak Oloroso Sherry hogshead and epitomises the Glengoyne way.

To continue the celebrations of its 25th anniversary, we have revealed a new bottling in the Special Selection. The Whisky Magazine Special Selection Glengoyne 16 Years Old is a single cask bottling exclusively selected by Whisky Magazine.

Distilled in 2007 by Glengoyne in what are known as the slowest stills in Scotland, the single malt whisky spent its 16-year maturation resting in a refill European oak oloroso sherry hogshead.

The whisky has been bottled at cask strength of 53.9% ABV, and showcases a rich and balanced flavour profile.

Just 255 bottles of the Whisky Magazine Special Selection Glengoyne 16 Years Old have been released, making this a highly limited bottling.

Order yours today!

Official Tasting Notes

Nose – Juicy fruit cake, like a bara brith (tea loaf). Ginger syrup, redcurrants, black tea with manuka honey, pear and almond tart. Madeleines and vanilla cream. A hint of roast beef and herbal sage. With water, baking spices, a touch of white pepper, and dulche de leche.

Palate – Medium bodied. Sweet initially: steamed ginger sponge with toffee sauce, and sea-salt caramel dark chocolate. Then come raisins, dates, cinnamon stick, and flaked almonds, with a hint of tamarind and soft leather. Malt loaf with set floral honey. Rich, yet pleasantly drying. Water dials up the toffee and sherried fruit notes and calms that dry edge.

Finish – Medium-long, led by nutmeg and clove spice, with apple and raspberry cordial and shortbread with hard toffee.

Country And Region

This bottle of Glengoyne 2007 16 Year Old Whisky Magazine Special Selection is an official bottling which was produced in the Highland region of Scotland.

Glenburgie
25 Year Old

70cl | 41% ABV

Only 254 bottles were produced of cask strength Glenburgie Single Malt. This Whisky is wonderfully delicate with notes of candied ginger and floral fruits.

£426.95

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Established in 1948, Douglas Laing is a proudly independent, family owned Scotch Whisky business in its third generation. Abiding to the philosophy of presenting Whisky as the distiller intended, Douglas Laing’s Old Particular and Xtra Old Particular Collections enable Whisky lovers around the world to come as close as they possibly can to sampling a dram straight from the cask.

Must-savour smoke

Laphroaig 10 Year Old is September’s top-selling bottle. Stock up for essential autumn sipping.

The seasons are certainly changing. Here in the UK it’s chilly, damp, and our drinking tastes have shifted accordingly. So far in September, our bottle sales have been dominated by smoky classics. Just what we all fancy as the evenings draw in.

The dram of the moment? The simply iconic Laphroaig 10 Year Old. The Islay single malt brings together seaweed and sweetness, all wrapped up in that profoundly evocative peat smoke. It’s a whisky for the ages, but it tastes just right this September. Plus, we’ve taken 12% off!

Other top sellers this month? Aberfeldy 12 Year Old with its harvest-season hedgerow fruits, and the softly smoky Highland Park Cask Strength. Both are delicious all year round, but they just hit different in the autumn months.

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Equinox & Solstice Autumn 2024

A 2013, 11 year old, second fill sherry hogshead of Caol Ila is this year’s Equinox & Solstice Autumn selection. Bottled, as ever, at this series’ trademark easy strength of 48.5%. This is richly peaty, gently sherried, drying, coastal, vibrant and fresh. A big, hearty, direct dram that is perfect for easy, social dramming in cooler, more blustery Autumn months.

EQUINOX & SOLSTICE AUTUMN 2024 – CAOL ILA 11 YEAR OLD