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The Whiskymaker's Reserve No.4

The Lakes Single Malt Whisky

Named "The World's Best Single Malt" at the 2022 World Whiskies Awards.

At 52% ABV and bottled at natural colour, Whiskymaker's Reserve No.4 is one of our most complex yet approachable whiskies in the series to date. This is a new, well-balanced and contemplative whisky, ideal to enjoy after dinner or with good friends.

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Award-winning

Deliberated upon by an expert judging panel with a blind tasting, The World Whiskies Awards named its World’s Best winners across the breadth of categories within whisky, with The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4 taking home the “World’s Best Single Malt Whisky”.

"This award not only highlights The Lakes Single Malt Whisky as being one of the finest sherry-matured single malts in the world, it also puts England on the map as a whisky-producing region."

KIRSTY TAYLOR, COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Introducing The Whiskymaker's Reserve

In the perpetual whisky life-cycle of beginnings and blending, is it ever possible to perfectly fulfil ambition? The whiskymaker’s inner pursuit of perfection fuels...

In the perpetual whisky life-cycle of beginnings and blending, is it ever possible to perfectly fulfil ambition? The whiskymaker’s inner pursuit of perfection fuels an eternal drive to better himself. His holistic role, at the helm throughout the liquid’s journey through the distillery, unlocks infinite variables and never-ending flavour possibilities.

The Whiskymaker’s Reserve is an artistic exploration of oak and blending; of flavour evolution and defining a house style. Creating a new whisky requires a framework of sorts, but there has to be room within it to play, to follow gut feeling and instinct. The architecture of each release of Whiskymaker’s Reserve will evolve in keeping with both our increasing sherry cask influence and our sense of adventure.

Aroma Rich Manuka honey with sun-dried dates and roasted cashew nuts
On the palate Velvety, with a rich interplay of dried fruits, nuts and spice
Finishing notes Vibrant with a long and creamy finish, ending with a burst of spices
ABV % 52%
Filtration Non-chill filtered
Colour Natural in colour

"The fourth instalment of [the series] is, in our opinion, the best yet. The intense Manuka and prominent dried fruit showcases their oak-forward, sherried house style to perfection."

Spirits Foundry