Press Release: The Lakes Introduces The Apex Collection

A duo of limited-edition single malts, The Lakes Distillery’s Apex Collection offers whisky enthusiasts the opportunity to discover something ‘truly extraordinary’. Inspired by the complexity of a seemingly insurmountable challenge, Apex is a story of progress for The Lakes. Designed with the art of élevage - a technique traditionally associated with fine wines and cognacs and a rarity in the world of whisky-making - Velocity and Revolución are described as a ‘voyage into an uncharted world of flavour’... Continue Reading →

April 26, 2024 0

Press Release: The Lakes Release Black Friday/Cyber Monday Exclusive – Cascade

Free from convention and guided by creative curiosity, The Whiskymaker’s Editions Cascade illuminates a lighter side of The Lakes Single Malt. One of the first whiskies released under Sarah Burgess, who became The Lakes’ Whiskymaker in January 2023, Cascade’s creation began with the discovery of an eclectic combination of casks that piqued her curiosity... Continue Reading →

November 22, 2023 0

Tasting Notes: The Lakes Distillery – The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7

And here it is… the final chapter in Volume 2 of The Lakes’ story. The opening volume was basically called “The Start-up”. The distillery started out in their venture and went about building a brand from the ground up. The next volume could be called “The Dhavall Years”. Bringing in the experience of Macallan/Edrington’s “Whiskymaker”... Continue Reading →

November 1, 2023 1

Press Release: The Lakes – Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No. 7 – A Refined And Fragrant Finale To The Series.

Unveiled at The Whisky Show London, The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7 is a refined and fragrant finale to what has become an internationally award-winning series of sherry-led single malts. Matured in the finest Oloroso, PX and red wine casks, comprising Spanish and American oak, No.7 is “a celebration of the whiskies that came before it”,... Continue Reading →

October 4, 2023 1

News: The Lakes’ Final Chapter Is Coming…

Here at Whisky Unplugged, we have been closely following the development of The Lakes Distillery’s journey to their signature malt. (Click here for numerous posts!) Each release of The Whiskymaker’s Reserve has been a milestone on that journey and when No.6 was released (see here), the press release noted that it would be the penultimate... Continue Reading →

September 13, 2023 0

Press Release: The Lakes & Selfridges Present… Odyssey

Pushing the boundaries of flavour creation: The Lakes Distillery and Selfridges unveil The Whiskymaker’s Editions Odyssey. United by a passion for curiosity and creativity, The Lakes Distillery and Selfridges proudly introduce The Whiskymaker's Editions Odyssey, the second limited-edition single malt whisky in their partnership. Inviting you on a voyage of discovery through different styles of... Continue Reading →

May 30, 2023 0