All aboard – Bimber Distillery publicizes The Spirit of the Underground Launch No.3
Following being chosen as a finalist on the 2022 Model and Life-style Awards (B&LLA), London’s Bimber Distillery at present introduced the launch of the third launch of The Spirit of the Underground Assortment, produced at the side of Transport for London (TfL).
Launch No.3 showcases 4 new stations: Camden City, Canary Wharf, Notting Hill Gate and Tower Hill – every that includes gorgeous iconography presenting distinctive items of London’s historical past, and adorned with placing labels and packaging design that observes the importance of every station’s location.
Every of the 4 releases in Launch No.3 has undergone a secondary maturation in a special fortified wine cask – with three of the stations showcasing cask varieties that haven’t beforehand been launched by the distillery. Every is bottled at pure cask energy and with out chill filtration.
The Assortment, which is able to whole 44 particular person releases, encompasses a choice of iconic single malt whiskies that remember the heritage and variety of the distillery’s dwelling metropolis. With gorgeous particular person designs, every bottle presents a special Tube station on the London Underground community – the oldest underground passenger railway service on the planet.
Launch No.3 of The Spirit of the Underground Assortment might be out there immediately from Bimber’s Spirit of the Underground web site from Monday 16th until Thursday 19th Might through a weighted poll, and with an RRP of £125 per bottle.
Talking of the launch of the third launch within the assortment, Matt McKay Bimber’s Director of Advertising and Communications mentioned: “We’re delighted to disclose the subsequent 4 stations that might be becoming a member of The Spirit of the Underground Assortment. For this launch we’ve chosen 4 excellent casks which showcase our ever-broadening choice of flavour profiles. Every of those fortified wine casks has introduced each a singular affect and a special perspective to our distinctive London spirit. And we’re significantly excited to be utilizing Launch 3 to unveil three totally new casks kinds that we now have added into our rising cask stock.
Ellen Sankey, Model Licensing Supervisor at TfL added: “We’re delighted to see Bimber Distillery additional seize our distinctive model with this newest launch, which nods to each TfL’s and the capital’s wealthy heritage. Progressive collaborations resembling this are a fantastic instance of how manufacturers can work with us and let their prospects have somewhat little bit of London of their dwelling.”
All of the expressions in The Spirit of the Underground Assortment had been crafted to Bimber’s exacting requirements. The spirit was produced from the distillery’s single farm barley and malted on a devoted flooring at Warminster Maltings earlier than being fermented for seven days in bespoke, on-site constructed American oak washbacks. Distillation occurred in Bimber’s customised stills which possess an elevated copper floor space, which leads to a wealthy fruit-forward, layered spirit.
The Spirit of the Underground Assortment – Launch No.3
The Spirit of the Underground – Notting Hill Gate
Moscatel Sherry Cask End – Ref 285/21
Nostril: Tinned pineapple and peach juices are sweetened additional by brown sugars while macerated orange peels be a part of selfmade lemonade
Palate: Richly composed with clementine and nectarine strudel served with a aspect plate of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg dusted baked apple
End: Toasted oak and shaved chocolate be a part of spent espresso grounds
342 bottles
70cl
59% ABV
The Spirit of the Underground – Camden City
Amontillado Sherry Cask End – Ref 288.23
Nostril: Chopped hazelnuts, rye bread and manuka honey be a part of orange zest, lemon oils and nutmeg
Palate: Almond paste and hazelnuts sit with pepper and chilli-spiced waffles, while shiny orchard and citrus fruits mingle with honey and chocolate syrup
End: Nutty with lingering piquant spice
351 bottles
70cl
58.5% ABV
The Spirit of the Underground – Canary Wharf
Marsala Cask End – Ref 298/9
Nostril: Mandarin peels, cooking apples and toasted almonds sit atop of warmed honey and delicately spiced oak
Palate: Orange zest and candied lemon peels give method to effervescent spicing from ginger, nutmeg and clove while mentholated oak joins chocolate lined almond brittle
End: Lasting spice and char sit with enduring fruit sugars
320 bottles
70cl
58.1% ABV
The Spirit of the Underground – Tower Hill
Palo Cortado Sherry Cask End – Ref 302/13
Nostril: Delicate dried slices of apricot and orange be a part of richer sherry-led spices while white chocolate and caramel are livened by vanilla and white pepper
Palate: Vibrant apple and citrus fruits are additional enriched by toffee, caramel, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg while gently charred oak sits with espresso beans
End: Espresso and walnut cake invigorated by tangy cask spices
348 bottles
70cl
58.7% ABV
About Bimber
Bimber Distillery produces world-class single malt whisky, handcrafted with ardour in West London. As a number one distiller of English whisky, we mix generations of wealthy distilling heritage with the best high quality substances to create the final word craft whisky expertise.
About Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) is the built-in transport authority liable for delivering Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s technique and commitments on transport. It runs the day-to-day operation of the Capital’s public transport community, together with London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Gentle Railway, London Buses and TfL Rail companies, in addition to managing London’s essential roads. TfL does all it might to help the thousands and thousands of journeys which might be made daily and preserve town transferring, working and rising. TfL reinvests all revenue generated by means of fares and business income to run and enhance companies and is dedicated to lowering prices. The licensing deal for this product was delivered by means of TSBA Group, TfL’s model licensing accomplice.
