In the world of independent bottlings, few collections manage to unite storytelling, heritage, and liquid quality as successfully as the Corporal Series from Precious Liquors. Inspired by two extraordinary wartime animal companions, the Corporal Wojtek and Corporal Ciapek ranges celebrate courage, loyalty, and friendship through carefully selected whiskies.

These are not gimmick labels. They are thoughtfully curated releases, each designed to reflect the spirit of the names they carry.

Corporal Wojtek – Strength, Character and Speyside Depth

Named after Wojtek, the legendary Syrian brown bear who served alongside Polish soldiers during the Second World War, the Corporal Wojtek collection pays tribute to one of the most beloved mascots in military history. Wojtek became famous for helping carry ammunition crates during the Battle of Monte Cassino and later became a symbol of resilience and brotherhood.

Appropriately, the whiskies chosen for this series lean toward bold, classic, robust styles. The range focuses primarily on Speyside single malts, selected for richness, elegance, and depth. Recent releases highlight the beautiful complexity of ex-sherry maturation, including Pedro Ximénez cask influence, delivering layers of dried fruits, toffee, spice, dark chocolate, and warming oak.

Corporal Wojtek bottlings are whiskies with presence—structured, powerful, and deeply satisfying—mirroring the remarkable story behind the name.

Corporal Ciapek – Adventure, Variety and Discovery

If Wojtek represents strength, then Corporal Ciapek represents spirit and adventure.

Ciapek was the dog mascot of Polish RAF No. 305 Bomber Squadron and famously accompanied airmen on missions during the war. Accounts describe him flying in bombers with his own oxygen equipment and later surviving a crash at sea, making him a legend among the squadron.

The whisky collection bearing his name embraces that adventurous character. Unlike the focused Speyside identity of Wojtek, the Corporal Ciapek series explores single malts and grains from across Scotland and beyond, opening the door to a wider variety of flavour profiles and production styles.

Expect releases matured in diverse cask types—from bourbon barrels and sherry butts to rum, wine, or other finishing woods—creating a collection built around curiosity, contrast, and surprise. The inaugural release featured an 18-year-old grain whisky finished in ex-rum casks, underlining the range’s willingness to step outside convention.

Two Heroes, Two Whisky Philosophies

What makes these collections compelling is that each has a distinct identity:

• Corporal Wojtek – classic, robust Speyside single malts with luxurious sherry-led complexity.
• Corporal Ciapek – adventurous malts and grains from multiple regions with creative cask maturation.

Together, they form a duo that appeals both to traditional whisky lovers and to drinkers seeking new flavour experiences.

More Than Whisky

In a crowded independent bottling market, the Corporal Series stands out because it offers something many brands lack: meaning. Each bottle carries not only quality spirit, but a real story of wartime loyalty, courage, and companionship.

For collectors, enthusiasts, and lovers of whisky with character, Corporal Wojtek and Corporal Ciapek are ranges worth following closely.