BIMBER LAUNCHES THIRD BATCH OF LONDON UNDERGROUND INSPIRED BOTTLINGS

The West London based Bimber Distillery, has today announced the launch of the third batch of releases from its Spirit of the Underground Collection.

Each of the four new single malt releases have undergone a secondary maturation in a different fortified wine cask, with three of the stations showcasing cask types that have not previously been released by the distillery.

Bimber Spirit of the Underground Collection

Release No.3 of Bimber’s Spirit of the Underground Collection is comprised of:

The Spirit of the Underground – Camden Town (58.5% ABV) Amontillado Sherry Cask Finish – Limited to 351 bottles.

The Spirit of the Underground – Canary Wharf (58.1% ABV) Marsala Cask Finish – Limited to 320 bottles.

The Spirit of the Underground – Notting Hill Gate (59% ABV) Moscatel Sherry Cask Finish – Limited to 342 bottles.

The Spirit of the Underground – Tower Hill (58.7% ABV) Palo Cortado Sherry Cask Finish – Limited to 348 bottles.

The collection which launched in May 2021 in collaboration with TFL, will feature a total of 44 individual releases over a three-year period, features a selection of iconic single malt whiskies that celebrate the heritage and diversity of the distillery’s home city. With striking individual designs, each bottle presents a different Tube station on the London Underground network - the oldest underground passenger railway service in the world.

Commenting on the launch, Matt McKay Bimber’s Director of Marketing and Communications, said: “We’re delighted to reveal the next four stations that will be joining The Spirit of the Underground Collection. For this release we’ve selected four outstanding casks which showcase our ever-broadening selection of flavour profiles. Each of these fortified wine casks has brought both a unique influence and a different perspective to our distinctive London spirit. And we’re particularly excited to be using Release 3 to unveil three entirely new casks styles that we have added into our growing cask inventory.”

The latest Bimber Spirit of the Underground Collection bottlings, are now available directly from Bimber until May 19th, via a ballot. RRP £125 per bottle.

Posted by Steve Rush

LAMBAY LAUNCHES NEW RESERVE CASK WHISKEY SERIES

Lambay Whiskey, has announced the launch of the first expression from a new three-part limited-edition Reserve Cask Series.

Lambay Whiskey Single Malt Batch 01 (43% ABV) was initially matured in Bourbon barrels, before being finished in a combination of first fill and second-fill Cambus Cognac casks.

Lambay Whiskey Single Malt Batch 01

This latest release which s finished in Lambay Whiskeys signature style of French cognac casks from the House of Camus, contains a higher percentage of matured whiskey from Lambay’s bonded warehouse, which is located on its namesake island - three miles off the coast of Dublin.

Lambay Island’s own volcanic Trinity Well water was added at the final stage of finishing before bottling, contributing to a whiskey which is said to deliver soft smoky attributes with slight salinity and a lingering finish that balances the rich oak and herb notes.

Commenting on the news, Sabine Sheehan, Global Brand Ambassador for Lambay Whiskey, said: “This series is designed to push the boundaries for our whiskey fans to taste the diversity of cask finishes we can create in our single malts. Our first Lambay Single Malt release in 2018 was a huge success with its floral, tropical notes and lingering sweetness attracting a new swathe of whiskey drinkers to Lambay.”

She went onto say: “This Reserve Cask Series will challenge that profile with three very different limited-edition cask releases. Oak, tobacco, salt, and peat will challenge the traditional sweet, floral, and mellow profile we had before, opening us up to new consumers that prefer those taste profiles and wish to leverage up, on their current favourites.”

Limited to 10,000 bottles, Lambay Whiskey Single Malt Batch 01, is now available via the Lambay website for a RRP of €75.00. Batch 02 and 03, will be released over the next couple of years.

Posted by Steve Rush