Stories told through the art of élevage
To celebrate the release of The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 we have connected the complexity of élevage with the imagination of some of the finest mixologists to design a series new serves inspired by different emotions.
Just like The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 brings exotic spice and delicate fragrant characters to the fore to create a different mood to previous releases, six world-renowned bars have been exploring how layering complementary and contrasting flavours can trigger memories and create different moods.
Discover 'Stories told through the art of élevage' and see how The Lakes Single Malt can be styled to influence an array of different emotional connections through flavour, sound, and ambience.
Brave
To be brave is to take risks, push boundaries and refuse to be bound by conventions.
Bravely evolving in keeping with our increasing sense of adventure, the bold and spicy characters of The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 make it a distinct variation from its predecessors.
Inspired by the wood spice flavours to celebrate the notion of bravery Audax at the American Bar explores how brave and daring ingredients can play with a drinker's emotions.
"Just like No.6 creates a different mood by bringing more wood spice to the fore, we've designed a cocktail that shows how brave and daring flavours can impact a drinker's feelings and emotions."
Be bold, be brave
Showcasing visionary artists who have pushed the boundaries of their respective genres, this captivating playlist is dedicated to all those who have dared to be different. By fearlessly challenging expectations, each one has created music that resonates with the masses.
Nostalgic
Evoking positive emotions, a sense of nostalgia can create happiness, contentment, and warmth. With affection for the past, and looking to the future, The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 possesses the sherry-led flavours in keeping with its predecessors while showcasing a continued evolution as new characters are brought to the fore.
The Bassenthwaite Godfather by the Library Bar creates magic and unlocks memories by blending familiar flavours to give this cocktail an incredible feeling of nostalgia.
"In the same way that the mix of new and familiar notes in the No.6 give a different feeling, we've been playing with aroma and flavour to make a cocktail that gives you a wonderful sense of nostalgia."
Revel in the nostalgic
Step into the world of sweet memories and cherished moments. An auditory time capsule, this nostalgic playlist captures the essence of various hits that have left an indelible mark, with each track serving as a portal to the joy and happiness of the past.
Vibrant
Bright and full of personality, whether its people or places, those that are vibrant are the ones that you remember. In our continued journey to define our signature single malt style, The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 is the latest in a series of evolving flavours that leaves a lasting impression.
Lake Side Sour is a lively creation from The Berkeley Bar and Terrace, where different flavours come together to trigger memories that lead to a vibrant outlook.
"We love the way the new spicy notes in the No.6 change the mood of the drink. Exploring the same theme, we have been looking to different ways flavour can trigger memories to create a lively cocktail that leads to a vibrant outlook."
Vibrant minds shine bright
If you are someone who loves to explore new music and broaden your musical horizons, then our curious playlist is perfect for you. With genres ranging from folk to R&B, this deep dive into the unknown invites you to discover a wide range of tracks.
Curious
Driven by a desire for knowledge, new discoveries often begin with the need to satisfy our curiosity. With a desire to bring exotic spice and delicate fragrant character to the fore, The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 retains the same distinct DNA as previous releases, but varies in style as we seek to unlock infinite variables and never-ending flavour possibilities.
Also piquing curiosity through the art of flavour creation, Deep Blue by Donovan Bar showcases a modern and intriguing take on a classic whisky cocktail.
"The No.6 inspires a different mood to the other Whiskymaker's Reserves. And playing with mood, we've created a cocktail that piques curiosity through the flavours we've explored."
Always be Curious
Set off to faraway lands in spirit and mind with our exotic playlist inspired by music associated with beachfront escapes. Featuring electro jazz and chilled beats, you will soon be transported into a radiant world of sun-kissed promenades and glistening oceans.
Exotic
Evoking feelings of excitement and intrigue, we are naturally drawn to the exotic and things associated with tropical lands. The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 embraces exploration with new spicy characters on our journey to define a signature style for The Lakes Single Malt.
Using the art of élevage and blending as its inspiration, The Mandarin Bar has elevated the alluring flavours of No.6 with tropical infused ingredients to create Cumbria Breeze - an unmistakably exotic cocktail.
"Layering flavour in the same way The Lakes do through élevage and blending, our latest cocktail uses fresh flavours and tropical notes to give the drink an exotic vibe."
Embrace the Exotic
Set off to faraway lands in spirit and mind with our exotic playlist inspired by music associated with beachfront escapes. Featuring electro jazz and chilled beats, you will soon be transported into a radiant world of sun-kissed promenades and glistening oceans.
Surprise
Triggered by the unexpected, surprise is a universal emotion designed to focus your attention on the present and live the moment to its fullest. The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.6 encapsulates the element of surprise by bringing new characters to the fore in what is a distinct variation from its predecessors.
As part of their 10-year anniversary celebration, Scarfes Bar created the No.6 cocktail as part of a series of surprising potions designed to incite different emotions.
"The spicy notes in the whisky gives a different mood to different Whiskymaker’s Reserves and, as part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, we have designed a series of cocktails that are surprising and each one of them will give our guests a different emotional feeling."
The element of surprise
Go on a journey of musical discovery with a playlist of avant-garde artists across alternative genres. From Latin to electronic music, a whole host of surprises await with this collection of tracks which invite you to explore something new.
What moods will you uncover with No.6?
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