The Whiskymaker's Editions
Milky Way
The Whiskymaker’s Editions is a series of one-off releases showcasing the sense of adventure of our whiskymaker.
Each Edition is an exceptional diversion from The Lakes sherry-led house style; an expression of creative freedom, the product of a playground where instinct, experience and inspiration roam free.
Milky Way is both a departure and a return – a Lake District round trip taking us light years from the Lakes sherry house style. Its whimsical, light-hearted nature rings true with its origins as an experiment inspired by the characteristics of vanilla oatmeal stout.
Exploring symbiotic opportunities on this joint mission with Lakeland neighbour Cumbrian Ales, we first seasoned our ex-Bourbon barrel with locally brewed stout, then finished our single malt to add a fine layer of cask-derived flavours to our whisky.
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A distillery exclusive
With limited numbers available, this release was only available by attending one of a series of exclusive events hosted at the distillery, held between December 2022 and February 2023.
A partnership
Exploring symbiotic opportunities on this joint mission with Lakeland neighbour Cumbrian Ales, we first seasoned our ex-Bourbon barrel with locally brewed stout, then finished our single malt to add a fine layer of cask-derived flavours to our whisky.
Playful and light-hearted in nature, Milky Way is an experiment inspired by the characteristics of Vanilla Oatmeal Stout.
| Aroma | Malted biscuits, vanilla pods, creamed coconut with hints of fragrant chamomile |
| On the palate | Melons, chocolate malt, vanilla custard and a hint of spice |
| Finishing notes | Long and creamy with fragrant overtones |
| ABV % | 47% |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Colour | Natural in colour |
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