Bimber Shoulders of Giants - Nicolaus - The Inventor

Profile: The Bimber Shoulders of Giants - Nicolaus - The Inventor at a glance

• On the shoulders of giants: Bimber Single Casks exclusively for Germany
• The Single Oloroso Sherry Cask #446 is a homage to Nicolaus Otto
• Limited edition with a production run of only 297 bottles
• Natural: Bottled without colorings and without chill filtration

Portrait: What makes the Bimber Shoulders of Giants - Nicolaus - The Inventor special

Engines need ignition - and whisky? Well, sometimes. At least when it packs as much energy as Bimber Nicolaus - The Inventor. This limited single cask bottling from the Germany Edition 2025: Shoulders of Giants is not just a spirit, but a celebration of one of the greats in the history of technology: Nicolaus Otto, inventor of the four-stroke engine and undisputed hero under car hoods.

The London craft distillery Bimber pays tribute to Otto's genius in its own unique way - with cask strength, elegance, and a full-bodied finish. More precisely: a complete maturation process in the Oloroso Sherry Cask #446. No turbo, no hybrid, but plenty of horsepower - Pure Sherry.

Bimber, founded in the heart of London, stands for traditional craftsmanship with a spirit of innovation. And that's exactly what this bottling is all about: past meets present - in liquid form and, at 57.9% ABV, in the fast lane.

The "Shoulders of Giants" series combines whisky and mechanical engineering - three bottlings, three technical legends, three good reasons to get a pipette. Nicolaus is the complex, profound version - the engineer with a briefcase and flask, so to speak.

Only 297 bottles were produced - as rare as a well-running carburetor engine. Unfiltered, uncolored, untamed. A true monument in bottle form.

Conclusion: Bimber Nicolaus is not a whisky for the middle lane - it clearly belongs in the fast lane of the home bar.

Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry
Cask No.: 446
Bottled: June 2025
Outturn: 297 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Bimber Shoulders of Giants - Nicolaus - The Inventor tastes like

• Nose: Deep and complex. Dark dried fruits, fine wood, and a hint of spice immediately greet the nose. The full maturation in an Oloroso sherry cask ensures a warm, elegant aroma structure with delicate sweetness and subtle nuttiness.
• Palate: Complex and powerful. Rich sherry notes unfold on the palate, accompanied by dark caramel, ripe fruits, and a hint of chocolate. The structure is dense but balanced, with fine, spicy undertones.
• Finish: Long and warming. The depth remains, carried by oak spice, dried fruits, and a velvety finish. A worthy finish for a whisky that lives up to its namesake.