Bimber Distillery is excited to announce the second release in its highly anticipated Shoulders of Giants series. This limited-edition collection of single malt whiskies is dedicated to celebrating some of the world’s greatest thinkers, innovators, and visionaries. Following the success of the first Shoulders of Giants release, this new chapter offers a unique selection of single cask whiskies, all crafted from Bimber’s single farm barley and distilled using traditional methods.
UK Exclusives
The UK release includes three remarkable figures whose legacies have had a lasting influence:
- Darwin – The Naturalist
Cask #376 | American oak ex-bourbon | 58.3% ABV | 259 bottles - Victoria – The Monarch
Cask #450 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 57.9% ABV | 298 bottles - Winston – The Statesman
Cask #473 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.5% ABV | 302 bottles
Germany Exclusives
Three exclusive bottlings have been crafted for Germany:
- Marlene – The Actress
Cask #442 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.1% ABV | 285 bottles - 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
Belgium Exclusive
For Belgium, the series introduces:
- Sax – The Inventor
Cask #437 | Pedro Ximénez sherry | 58.3% ABV | 302 bottles
Poland Exclusive
Lastly, an exclusive bottling has been reserved for Poland:
- Witkiewicz – The Artist
Cask #460 | Spanish oloroso sherry | 58.7% ABV | 285 bottles
Release Details
The UK exclusives will be available for purchase starting 2nd October 2024 through the Bimber website at an RRP of £94.00. For the other exclusive bottlings, whisky lovers in Germany should reach out to Kirsch Import, those in Belgium can find more information from Top Malts, and the Poland release will be available through Tudor House.
Countdown and Meet the Giants!
To celebrate the launch of this latest collection, Bimber will host a special Meet the Giants countdown. Each day, whisky enthusiasts will have the opportunity to discover more about the legendary figures behind these limited-edition whiskies and the craftsmanship that went into creating each release. Don’t miss this unique chance to explore the giants’ influence and enjoy these rare, single malt whiskies.
This second release further cements Bimber Distillery’s commitment to excellence, as they continue to pay homage to history’s strong characters through their distinctive whisky expressions.
