Bimber Launches Spirit of the Underground No. 8

Introduction & Overview

Bimber Distillery has unveiled the latest chapter in its acclaimed Spirit of the Underground series with Release No. 8, featuring four new bottles inspired by London Underground stations. Central to this limited set is the Bimber Elephant And Castle- Spirit Of The Underground Series No. 8 , a collector’s highlight that showcases the distillery’s commitment to crafting distinct fruit-forward single malts. The series continues to celebrate London's iconic transit heritage while offering whisky enthusiasts complex and unique expressions.

Design & Presentation

Each bottle in this eighth release retains the distinctive visual identity synonymous with the Spirit of the Underground collection, which notably ties the whisky’s theme back to London’s transit stations. The overall packaging emphasizes exclusivity and urban charm, appealing directly to collectors and fans of thematic whisky releases.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

Release No. 8 features four whiskies with varied maturation backgrounds. Two are matured exclusively in Ex-Bourbon Barrels, lending classic vanilla and oak-driven notes. The other two expressions are finished in Tawny Port and Re-Charred Casks, respectively, which contribute richer fruit and smoky layers. This varied cask profile underpins each expression’s distinctive character, delivering a multi-dimensional tasting experience.

Master Blender’s Statement

Steve Rush, Head of Marketing at Bimber, highlighted the diverse influence of the maturation process: “Two of these remarkable expressions have been matured exclusively in Ex-Bourbon Barrels, whilst the other two have been finished in a Tawny Port and a Re-Charred Cask – each contributing its own unique character to our fruit-forward single malt London whisky.”

Release & Availability

The four new whiskies in the Spirit of the Underground Series No. 8 will be available from October 10th, allocated via a lottery system open until October 14th. The recommended retail price is £135 per bottle. With a total of 44 bottles released so far in the series, the collection remains highly sought after among enthusiasts and collectors. Secure your chance to obtain the Bimber Elephant And Castle- Spirit Of The Underground Series No. 8 through Spiritory’s lottery today.