The Lakes Single Malt The Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 7
The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.7 closes The Lakes' seven-release exploration of its sherry-led single malt style. Bottled at 52% ABV, it combines Oloroso, Pedro Ximenez and red-wine cask maturation.
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At a glance
- Origin: England
- Category: English Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery: The Lakes Distillery
- Age: Age not confirmed
- ABV: 52%
- Maturation: Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and red-wine casks, comprising Spanish and American oak
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What distinguishes this whisky
- Seventh and final expression in the Reserve series, released in September 2023.
- Uses Spanish and American oak.
- Bottled without chill filtration and with natural colour.
- A final series release is not automatically proof of current stock or discontinued status.
Producer tasting notes
Summary of the producer’s published tasting notes; not a Whisky Clan tasting.
- Nose: The producer suggests aromatic wood, almond cake and orchard fruit with baking spices.
- Palate: Its description centres on a creamy texture, sweet fruit, dried currants and a little bitter chocolate.
- Finish: Creaminess continues alongside fragrant spice and cocoa.
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Sources and image credits
The Lakes Distillery · Checked 26 October 2026