The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5
- Distillery
- The Lakes Distillery
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £133.99
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- The Lakes Distillery's Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5 is an English single malt matured in bespoke Oloroso, PX, and red wine casks made from Spanish and American oak, representing the fifth instalment in their internationally award-winning series. The spirit is sherry-led and wood-forward, with the diverse cask types contributing elegance and restrained complexity rather than overt sweetness. The maturation approach emphasizes the interplay between cask influence and spirit character, creating a refined profile. This suits those appreciating English single malt with classical Spanish oak influence and measured wood integration.
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✦ Neatly Summary
The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Reserve No.5 is a from The Lakes Distillery (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The Lakes Distillery's Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5 is an English single malt matured in bespoke Oloroso, PX, and red wine casks made from Spanish and American oak, representing the fifth instalment in their internationally award-winning series. The spirit is sherry-led and wood-forward, with the diverse cask types contributing elegance and restrained complexity rather than overt sweetness. The maturation approach emphasizes the interplay between cask influence and spirit character, creating a refined profile. This suits those appreciating English single malt with classical Spanish oak influence and measured wood integration.
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