Bimber Distillery: The Story of London's Single Malt Distillery
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Bimber Distillery makes single malt whisky in west London. The name comes from a Polish word for homemade spirit. This short profile covers what trade sources say.
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Bimber at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Distillery | Bimber |
Country / region | London, England |
Owner / producer | Bimber Distillery |
History | See the detailed researched history in this article. |
Whisky identity | Limited London single malt cask releases |
Visiting | Check the current official visiting arrangements before travelling. |
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Who and where
Bimber was founded in 2015 by Dariusz Plazewski and Ewelina Chruszczyk, who emigrated from Poland to London in 2003, according to trade sources. It is in the west London suburb of Greenford. Distillation began in May 2016. Master of Malt reported in 2018 that Plazewski had lived and worked in London for 17 years before deciding to make whisky in the city he calls home.
How it is made
The distillery website sets out its craft as separate pages on barley, floor malting, fermentation, a copper pot still, cooperage and the blender's art. It also lists tours and a Bimber Klub. The website is behind an age gate, so details of each step were not readable.
Expansion plans
Whiskybase describes Bimber as a London distillery founded in 2015. Drinks International reported in March 2021 that Bimber confirmed plans for a separate Scotch whisky distillery, called Dunphail, in Moray. The proposal was to convert an existing farm into a distillery with a capacity of 200,000 litres of alcohol.
Plans for Dunphail: a floor malting facility and traditional kiln to process all of its locally sourced barley, a visitor centre, blending rooms and dunnage warehousing
Timing: distillation was expected to start in 2022, pending planning consent and construction
Sustainability: a new forest on the grounds, with a tree planted for every cask purchased
Bimber: founder director Dariusz Plazewski said the company was also exploring London sites to expand production, and that Dunphail would run separately from Bimber
Sources and gaps
Sources: search listings for Taste Atlas, Fine and Rare Wines, Distilando, Drinks Retailing News and Master of Malt, plus the bimberdistillery.co.uk menu (read 20 October 2026). Wikipedia has no page for Bimber. This is the thinnest profile in the batch. Not verified: stills, capacity, ownership, range, awards, tour details. Expand before publishing. Cover image to be added by Filip. Planned slug: bimber-distillery.
Further source read on 21 October 2026: Drinks International report of 1 March 2021 on Bimber's Dunphail plans.
What makes Bimber distinctive?
Limited London single malt cask releases.
Bimber whisky bottles and releases
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Bimber Recharred Oak Casks | NAS / release varies | Check bottle | Limited London single malt cask releases |
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask | NAS / release varies | Check bottle | Limited London single malt cask releases |
The table records named expressions, not live stock. Bottle strength and cask treatment can vary by market and release. Always consult the producer.
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Frequently asked questions about Bimber
Where is Bimber based?
London, England.
Who owns Bimber?
Bimber Distillery.
What is notable about Bimber?
Limited London single malt cask releases.
Which bottles does Bimber have?
Bimber Recharred Oak Casks, Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask. Releases and availability change.
Can you visit Bimber?
Check the distillery's official visitor or tour information before making travel plans.
Sources and editorial checks
The original history, references and research remain in this guide. Whisky range and visitor information may change.
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 | Filip Janczak Storyteller, drinker and explorer of all things whisky. Read more about the person behind Whisky Clan and explore additional reviews and distillery guides. |
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