Bimber 8 year old Single Cask Edition - 56.8%
The eighth anniversary of our London single malt whisky is an opportunity to reflect on Bimber’s journey - the challenges overcome, the accomplishments realised and a future that promises continued innovation and excellence.
From the distillery team who work tirelessly to create each release, to the enthusiasts who have embraced Bimber’s vision, this milestone is a shared achievement.
Whilst the distillery’s story is still being written, the advent of our first age-statement release is a turning point in our ongoing legacy and represents the culmination of years of passion, craftsmanship and dedication to the art of whisky-making.
This 8 year old single cask single malt is a testament to our dedication to traditional methods. It embodies the true spirit of Bimber - fruit-forward, complex and deeply satisfying.
Matured in a single American oak ex-Bourbon cask, this London single malt whisky has spent eight years maturing in our warehouse, developing a remarkably mature and refined character.
Tasting notes
Appearance: Old gold, forms a thin line which beads before falling as thick, oily legs
Nose: Tropical pineapple, runny honey, warm treacle tart with vanilla ice cream, apricot jam, and a touch of pine needles, Baking spices and ginger
Palate: Milk chocolate coated honeycomb, ginger sponge, peppery spice
A few drops of water bring creaminess vanilla ice cream, together with notes of pineapple and nectarine
Finish: Long and lingering, cinnamon rolls and a touch of cooling menthol
Overall: For an 8 year old whisky this is surprisingly complex, with plenty to keep the palate interested. really enjoyable. Fine neat, water brings out extra tropical fruit notes
The only issue for me is the price, this is a whisky which currently retails around the £160 mark, which seems on the high side for an 8 year old whisky…even a single cask edition. However, Bimber has a dedicated following and this sold out very quickly on it’s release, so there were more than enough people happy to part with that sort of money for the first age statement whisky from the distillery.
Many thanks to Steve Rush, in his new role as Head of Marketing and Communications at Bimber and Dunphail Distilleries, for sending this over to review.
More information on this range of whiskies and the Bimber Distillery, follow the link to the company website.
Transparency: Received free of charge for independent review, all opinions are my own and remain completely impartial.
