The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve
The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker's Reserve is a English whisky made by The Lakes Distillery. ABV: 52%. Our expert rating is 8.5/10.
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Nose
Black cherry, dark chocolate, raisin and a polished oak note edged with rose petal.
Palate
Velvety and dense, black forest gateau, fig, walnut and orange oil rolling into a slow burn of clove.
Finish
Long, dark and chocolatey, with dried fruit and a final whisper of espresso.
Expert Review
8.5/10Dhavall Gandhi's sherry-driven flagship — pedro ximenez, oloroso and red wine casks woven into a deeply fruited Lakeland malt.
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