At The Lakes, we aim to make our whisky reflect and influence people’s emotions.
With flavours created at the intersection of science, art, and nature, our creative approach to whisky making is epitomised in The Lakes Single Malt. Since releasing our first single malt in September 2019, we have showcased our expressions through The Whiskymaker's Reserve and The Whiskymaker's Editions.
Whilst both have been equally intrinsic on our whisky adventure so far, each series possesses its own DNA deserving of distinct clarification. Discover more about the character and intricacies of these two single malt collections.
A journey through the whisky studio
Pushing boundaries in pursuit of flavour creation, our whisky-making begins and ends in our state-of-the-art Whisky Studio.
With an artistic ethos, it is here that we design the flavour and character of future releases. It is also where our whisky-making team begin a meticulous journey that embraces every intricate detail of the whiskymaking process; to ensure we create, nurture, and develop the flavours we need to blend the final whisky.
From defining the style to constructing the ideal character of the new make spirit, and directing the art of élevage throughout our whisky’s maturation, everything is precisely engineered to make the most flavoursome whisky possible.
Defining a new whisky requires a framework of sorts, but there has to be room within it to play, to follow gut feeling and instinct.
As our first widely-available single malt whisky, The Whiskymaker’s Reserve is an artistic exploration of maturation and blending; of flavour evolution and defining a signature style for The Lakes Single Malt.
Showcasing a complex sherry-led, wood-forward, and flavour-packed character, each release of The Whiskymaker’s Reserve possesses the same distinct DNA. Varying in style, they continue to evolve in keeping with our increasing sherry cask influence and sense of adventure.
The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.1
Individually numbered bottles, scoring 95/100 at the 2020 IWSC Awards
The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.5
An elegant and Moorish evolution with the same sherry-led, wood-forward characteristics as its predecessors.
The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.6
Exploring intriguing layers of flavour, complexity and depth through the art of élevage, bringing new characters and flavour to the fore.
The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7
Evolved with elegant sweetness, the fragrant finale on our journey to define a sherry-led signature style.
Designed for the curious, The Whiskymaker's Editions are single malt whiskies made for people who like to explore new flavours, rather than enjoy a similar style of whisky time and again.
Fun, intriguing, creative, and playful, each Edition is an intentional diversion from our signature style. Pushing boundaries through the art of blending and the use of oak, it is here that we not only look at what whisky is, but what it can become.
Open to a world of new inspiration, with an unrelenting focus on creating and enhancing flavour at every opportunity, our Editions express emotions, ideas, and feelings through the language of whisky, in a way.
Whether diving deep into the impact of different oak, or creating intense characters, delicate nuances, or complex, rich and classic flavours, every unique bottling seeks to surprise and delight with new experiences to savour.
An expression of creative freedom, the Editions are the product of a playground where instinct, experience and inspiration roam free, coming together to realise one intrinsic objective; the creation of outstanding flavours.
2024
Voyage
Our inaugural release into Australia, Voyage was created exclusively for members of The Whisky Club - Australia's biggest whisky subscription club.
2023
Cascade
A limited release of 1,002 individually numbered bottles that sold out exclusively online in four days.
Kairos
Guided by precise expertise, Kairos is a golden moment, frozen in time and is available exclusively in the UK at our distillery.
Equinox
An untold tale of often-missed beauty, Equinox reveals an elegant symphony of floral and spice.
Odyssey
Odyssey is the second of two exclusive limited-edition single malt whiskies, in partnership with Selfridges.
Rivêa
An international exclusive, Rivêa takes us on a road trip inspired by the Ligurian Riviera.
Revelation
Revelation is the first of two exclusive limited-edition single malt whiskies, in partnership with Selfridges.
Resfeber
A distillery exclusive, Resfeber bottles the excitement and energy at the outset of a journey.
2022
Volar
Embodying both its inspiration and its cask influences,Volar is simultaneously uplifting and vibrant.
Milky Way
Milky Way was a distillery exclusive only available through a series of events taking place between December 2022 - February 2023.
Soleado
An international exclusive, Soleado is lively and bright, floral and deliciously fruity, bursting with sun-kissed orange and rich honeydew.
Infinity
Unlocking a new dimension with every sip, Infinity is inspired by the interconnectedness of fragrance and flavour.
Reflections
Reflections is a collaboration with fellow Lakes resident, 3-Michelin Star Chef/patron Simon Rogan.
Mosaic
Taking inspiration from the Silk Road, Mosaic draws together a sense of adventure from East and West.
Forbidden Fruit
Combining two polar opposite flavour profiles, Forbidden Fruit was released exclusively with The Whisky Shop.
2020-21
Sequoia
Sequoia paints a very different picture to most red wine influenced whiskies, never failing to surprise and reward the adventurous.
Recuerdo
Spanish for 'treasured momento' Recuerdo is an individually numbered release of 900 bottles inspired by precious memories.
Bal Masque
Bal Masque was conducted with enigmatic French oak casks to create a seductive, mysterious character.
Miramar
Versatile and expansive, with only 600 individually numbered bottles Miramar was released exclusively with Master of Malt.
Le Goûter
Transporting you to the exquisite Parisian streets in spring, Le Goûter was a Harvey Nichols exclusive of 306 individually numbered bottles.
Colheita
The inaugural release of The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions brings Colheita Port's influence into the frame.
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