Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1: Small Batch Single Malt English Whisky from London
Ex-Islay peated casks | Small batch | 1,750 bottles | 54.1% Alc. | 70cl
Key Information
Distillery: Bimber Distillery, Park Royal, London
Region: London, England
Type: Single malt English whisky
Strength: 54.1% Alc.
Volume: 70cl
Cask: Casks that previously held peated Islay whisky
Release: Batch 1, 1,750 bottles
Vatting: Selected casks married in the distillery's handmade vat
What Makes Bimber Peated Cask Distinctive
- Bimber does not peat its own barley here; the smoke comes from casks that previously held peated Islay whisky, layered over Bimber's fruity London spirit.
- Every cask in the batch was selected by hand and married in the distillery's own handmade vat before bottling.
- Batch 1 ran to 1,750 bottles, small even by Bimber's standards.
- Bottled at 54.1% Alc., strong enough to take a splash of water well.
Perfect For
Drinker types
Bimber collectors filling a gap in the range; Islay drinkers curious about what English spirit does with peated casks; anyone who likes smoke balanced by fruit rather than dominated by it.Occasions
A considered gift for a whisky drinker who already has the core Bimber releases; a side-by-side tasting with an unpeated Bimber to see what the cask contributes.About Bimber Distillery
Bimber was founded in Park Royal, north-west London, by a family who came to London from Poland; the name is Polish for moonshine. The first casks were filled on 26 May 2016 and the first single malt, The First, was bottled in 2019. In our view Bimber has done more than most to show what London whisky can be, mostly through small batches and single casks drawn from ex-bourbon, sherry and virgin oak.
Understanding English Whisky
English whisky must be distilled and matured in England for at least three years, but producers have far more freedom over casks and methods than in Scotland. That freedom is exactly what a release like this uses: London spirit, Islay casks, and a distillery that decides batch by batch what to bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Bimber whisky made?
A: Bimber is distilled and matured at the distillery in Park Royal, north-west London. Everything in this bottle, from fermentation to maturation, happened in London.
Q: Is Bimber Peated Cask a peated whisky?
A: The smokiness comes from the casks, not the barley. The spirit was matured in casks that previously held peated Islay whisky, which pass on a measure of smoke alongside Bimber's own fruity character.
Q: How should I drink Bimber Peated Cask?
A: At 54.1% Alc., add a splash of water. It opens the spirit up and lets the fruit come through alongside the smoke. It can also be enjoyed in a smoky Old Fashioned if you prefer.
Q: How many bottles of Bimber Peated Cask Batch 1 were made?
A: Batch 1 ran to 1,750 bottles, drawn from a small number of hand-selected casks married together before bottling.
Q: What is Bimber Distillery known for?
A: Small batch and single cask single malts from London, released in limited numbers. Bimber's whiskies are known for a fruity, rounded spirit and for careful cask selection.
