The Lakes Distillery The Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5
The Lakes Distillery The Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5 is a English whisky made by The Lakes Distillery. ABV: 52%. Our expert rating is 8.5/10.
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Nose
Dark cherry, toasted pecan, demerara sugar, and a whiff of leather-bound book.
Palate
Sticky toffee pudding, prune, bitter orange, clove, and a rolling wave of oloroso nuttiness.
Finish
Long, spiced, with dried figs, cocoa nib, and a final trace of balsamic sweetness.
Expert Review
8.5/10The fifth instalment of the Reserve series — an English single malt drawn from an evolving library of sherry and red wine casks, layered with quiet patience.
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