SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
Crafted with admiration, and drawn from our growing inventory of fruit-forward single malts, the Shoulders of Giants pays homage to a diverse tapestry of thinkers, innovators and visionaries whose contributions to our world and society continue to resonate to this day.
The Shoulders of Giants releases showcase the growing maturity and complexity of our single malt whiskies, with each giant offering its own distinctiveness – both inside and outside of the bottle.
DICKENS – THE NOVELIST
Single American oak ex-bourbon cask
259 bottles
70CL / 58.3%abv
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
This release has been fully matured in a 1st fill American oak ex-bourbon cask and has been bottled to celebrate Charles Dickens contribution to our appreciation of literature. Offering vibrant sweet tropical fruits, a syrupy honied texture and perfectly integrated wood spice, it is a reflection of the growing maturity of Bimber’s single malt whisky.
NEWTON – THE MATHEMATICIAN
Single lightly peated American oak
ex-bourbon cask
257 bottles
70cl / 58.3%abv
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
Celebrating Sir Issac Newton’s contribution to our understanding of science, this lightly peated release has been matured in a 1st fill American oak ex-bourbon cask. It is fruit-forward and classically Bimber, with notes of pineapple and papaya weaved with delicate threads of smoke and char.
SHAKESPEARE – THE PLAYWRIGHT
Single ex-beer cask finish
271 bottles
70cl / 57.7%abv
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
Honouring William Shakespeare’s contribution to the English language, this release has been additionally matured in an ex-beer cask. This unique single malt whisky has been drawn from the distillery’s first release of ex-barley wine casks, created in partnership with French brewery La Debauche. Rich and bold, it combines stone and tropical fruits with smooth caramel, complex maltiness and hints of nutty umami on the palate.
CURIE – THE SCIENTIST
Single oloroso sherry cask finish
300 bottles
70CL / 57%
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
We offer a tribute to Marie Curie’s contribution to our understanding of radioactivity with an additional maturation in a delightful single oloroso sherry cask. Offering figs and raisins alongside caramel, dark chocolate and subtle undertones of oak, this release is combines our house style fruitiness with the true character of oloroso sherry maturation. 
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COPERNICUS – THE POLYMATH
Single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish
300 bottles
70CL / 56.8%
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
We honour Nicolaus Copernicus’s contribution to our understanding of astronomy with an additional maturation in an indulgent single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask. This unmistakable cask has delivered notes of dried fruits, dates and rich chocolate on top of our trademark tropical fruit character. 
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CHOPIN – THE COMPOSER
Single fino sherry cask finish
328 bottles
70CL / 52%
Drawn from our growing inventory of exceptional fruit-forward single malt whiskies, the Shoulders of Giants celebrates the accomplishments of historical figures – each of whom have helped to shape our world today.
Frédéric François Chopin’s contribution to our appreciation of music is celebrated with an additional maturation in an exquisite single Fino sherry cask. This distinctive release offers rich, nutty undertones alongside a crisp core of zesty fruity.
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