ABV 52%
This is definitely a sweet treat, with plenty of complexity and character.
Phoebe Calver
The Lakes Distillery
Brand
The Lakes Distillery
Bottler
The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.5
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
52%
ABV
England
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A lightly icing sugar-dusted lemon muffin, with a lemon curd centre. Then crystallised ginger spice cuts through.
Palate: Things get a little richer, with malted milk biscuits, more lemon curd, freshly baked sourdough bread and a hint of green apple skin.
Finish: A light tropical fruit finish, with some of those sourdough notes.
Comment: This is definitely a sweet treat, with plenty of complexity and character.
Score: 8.4
Taster
Nose: Strawberries, cherries, blackberries and subtle mint leaf. Dark chocolate, candied ginger, walnuts, Averna amaro, cinnamon, bitter orange.
Palate: Full. Intense cherry cola and candied orange, ginger ale and chewy caramels. Poached pear with cinnamon, a glug of brandy and lots of Muscovado sugar. Liquorice Allsorts and chocolate-coated raisins.
Finish: Long, on chocolate sauce before red apple.
Comment: Skip dessert and the digestif. Have this dram instead.
Score: 8.4
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