The Lakes Distillery, a leader in new world whisky, today announces the launch of Signature \u2013 its first permanent style of sherry-led whisky. The culmination of a meticulous journey of flavour development, Signature brings together discoveries from over a decade of exploration by the distillery’s whiskymakers, who have embraced the art of \u00e9levage and sherry cask ageing to create exceptional whiskies in the beautiful surroundings of England’s Lake District.<\/p>\n
Since its inception, The Lakes Distillery has quickly become a key player in the new world of whisky due to its unique and modern approach to whisky flavour creation. Whiskymaker Sarah Burgess has created Signature using The Lakes Distillery’s renowned technique of \u00e9levage \u2013 traditionally associated with fine wines and cognacs, and a rarity in the world of whisky-making \u2013 which involves making intentional changes throughout the spirit’s maturation to nurture desired characteristics. By altering the location and climate of maturing casks, moving the whisky between cask types, and combining whisky from different casks, \u00e9levage provides endless possibilities to evolve an abundance of new and intriguing flavours.<\/p>\n
The Lakes Signature single malt whisky offers aromas of rich polished oak, sumptuous dried fruits, pecan nuts, dark chocolate and a touch of orange zest. On the palate is a harmonious melody of baking spices, sweet sultanas, raisins, and figs, giving way to stewed orchard fruits, a burst of citrus, and opulent notes of treacle intertwined with the depth of oak.<\/p>\n
The whisky is presented in a gift box, with the design reflecting the stillness of the deep waters surrounding the distillery, contrasting with the vibrant movement of colours to depict a whisky that is rich with multiple layers of bold and complex flavours.<\/p>\n
Since being established in 2011, The Lakes Distillery has been at the forefront of the English whisky movement, helping to drive forward this incredibly exciting category of premium English drinks. Whiskymaker Sarah Burgess, who joined at the start of 2023, has led on the creation of Signature. Previously at The Macallan, Sarah was drawn to The Lakes Distillery by the opportunity to be creative and innovative in her whiskymaking.<\/p>\n
The Lakes Distillery was acquired by Nyetimber in the summer of 2024, bringing together two exceptional, luxury English drinks.<\/p>\n
Whiskymaker Sarah Burgess says, ‘At The Lakes Distillery, we’re inspired by the beauty of our surroundings; and Signature reflects that. The whisky is the result of an incredible journey of flavour exploration, shaped by the seven editions of our Whiskymaker’s Reserve series. The art of \u00e9levage and sherry cask ageing have allowed us to create a remarkable whisky that is rich with exceptional layers of flavour. Our first permanent style, Signature is a proud milestone for us all.’<\/p>\n
The Nyetimber Group CEO and Owner, Eric Heerema says, ‘The release of this permanent, signature style whisky is a huge moment for The Lakes Distillery. Signature Single Malt Whisky portrays technical elegance, created by pioneers of English whisky. This is an incredibly exciting category within the world of British luxury, and the unveiling of Signature \u2013 and its layers of flavours that speak to the time, dedication and creativity of the distillery’s whiskymakers \u2013 further solidifies The Lakes Distillery’s rightful place along with the best on the global whisky stage.’<\/p>\n
Aroma:<\/strong> Rich polished oak infused with irresistible leather, sumptuous dried fruits, pecan nuts, dark chocolate, and a nuanced touch of orange zest.<\/p>\n On the Palate:<\/strong> A harmonious melody of baking spices, sweet sultanas, raisins, and figs gives way to stewed orchard fruits, a burst of citrus, and opulent notes of treacle intertwined with the warmth of oak.<\/p>\n Finishing Notes:<\/strong> An enduringly indulgent tapestry of all the lingering dried fruits.<\/p>\n The Lakes Distillery Signature Single Malt Whisky has an ABV of 47% and a Recommended Retail Price of \u00a385 for a 70cl bottle. Available from: Lakes Distillery<\/a>, The Whisky Exchange<\/a>, Master of Malt<\/a> and House of Malt<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Lakes Distillery, a leader in new world whisky, today announces the launch of Signature \u2013 its first permanent style of sherry-led whisky. The culmination of a meticulous journey of flavour development, Signature brings together discoveries from over a decade of exploration by the distillery’s whiskymakers, who have embraced the art of \u00e9levage and sherry…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":99512,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,16107],"class_list":["post-104449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-wine-spirits-champagne"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n