Box Bizar – Independent Bottler

Box Bizar as an Independent bottler is not just a name in the world of spirits. It represents innovation, passion, and a bold approach to the traditional bottling process. The adventure began under the name ‘Thistle’, with the unique concept ‘Whisky à la Belge’, in which Single Malt Scotch whisky receives a special finish in Belgian beer barrels. Yes, you read it correctly: Belgian beer barrels! An idea that might only flourish in Belgium, where the love for beer and whisky comes together in a perfect marriage of flavor.

The willingness of the Belgian breweries we work with has made these unconventional releases possible. They have opened their doors and barrels for our experiment, and the result? A taste sensation that will charm both the whisky and beer enthusiasts.

But at Box Bizar, it doesn’t stop with one brilliant idea. Our curiosity and desire to push boundaries mean that we will never pin ourselves down to just one concept. In the future, you can expect more unconventional bottlings. We believe in cross-pollination between industries, and the discovery or comparison of where certain flavors come from or how certain products or processes impact a finished product continues to fascinate us.

We don’t want to give our fans just a bottle of whisky or strong liquor. Often, we will also offer the product on which we have done a maturation. It’s about the total experience, the story behind the bottle, and the opportunity to explore and compare different flavors and techniques.

Box Bizar is more than a name; it’s a promise of quality, innovation, and a journey to the unexplored territories of taste and tradition. Expect the unexpected and be seduced by the magic of Box Bizar, where not only whisky and beer come together, but where the cross-pollination with various products leads to something extraordinarily special. Here, tradition, experiment, and creativity converge in a symphony of flavors you have never experienced before.

Wild & Peaty – Geuze à l’Ecossaise

• Lambiekfabriek 2y Geuze, 30months on Ardmore cask
• Ardmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky (2*35cl)
• Distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland
• Unchillfiltered – Natural Colour
• Cask Strength Original Ardmore: 58°
• Cask Strength Finished Ardmore: 55.7°
• 13 years in refill Bourbon cask
• Distilled: 12/08/2008
• Bottled: 15/09/2021