The Lakes Distillery
The Lakes Distillery is a distillery based in the Lake District that is owned by Nyetimber[1] and provides a variety of products including whisky, gin and vodka.[2]
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| Location | Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria |
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| Owner | Nyetimber[3] |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Paul Currie |
| Status | Active |
| Water source | River Derwent |
| Website | lakesdistillery |
| Lakes | |
| Type | Gin, Vodka, Whisky |
History
In December 2014 The Lakes Distillery was established in 2014 by Paul Carrie and provides a variety of products.[4]
On January 7, 2022 The Lakes Distillery announced plans to expand its distillery by installing 8 new washbacks.[5]
On March 12, 2024 James Pennefather became the new chief executive of The Lakes Distillery.[6]
On April 3, 2024 Nyetimber made a bid to acquire The Lakes Distillery for £71m. [7]
On June 23, 2024 Nyetimber finalised its acquisition of The Lakes Distillery.[8]
Products
Whisky
The Lakes Distillery can produce 375,000 litres of whisky per annum with a variety of types that including single malt and blended whisky [9]
Examples of The Lakes Distillery whisky include:
- The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4 – World’s Best Single Malt Whisky
- The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Infinity Single Malt Whisky
- The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No 7 Single Malt Whisky
- The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Iris Single Malt Whisky[10]
Gin
The Lakes Distillery produces a variety of different gins including London Dry Gin and Pink Grapefruit Gin [9] l
Examples of the Lakes distillery gins include:
- The Lakes Gin Classical English Gin
- The Lakes Miniature Gin Gift Set inc: The Lakes Rhubarb, Foxdenton Sloe Gin Liqueur, Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Warner Edward’s Strawberry & Rose Gin and Gordon’s Gin by Ice and Slice
- The Lakes Rhubarb and Rosehip Gin
- The Lakes Gin Crackers Christmas Crackers
- The Lakes Elderflower Gin Liqueur[11]
Vodka
The Lakes Distillery produces a selection of vodkas. [9]
Examples of The Lakes Distillery Vodka includes:
- Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur
- The Lakes Vodka - Ultra-Smooth English Vodka from The Lake District
- The Lakes Vodka[12]
Achievements
Whisky
Worlds best single malt
On May 24, 2022 The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4 was named the world’s best single malt at the world whisky awards in the Merchant Taylors Hall.[13][14]
English - Scottish blended whisky
On 22 June 2018 the Lakes Distillery created an English - Scottish blended whisky.[15][16]
Auction
On July 12, 2018 the Lakes Distillery auctioned its Genesis Single Malt Whisky which sold for s total of £7,900.[17]
See also
References
- ^ "The Lakes Distillery sold to winemaker Nyetimber in £71m deal". BBC News. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ "The Lakes whisky - England". www.scottishdelight.com. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Carruthers, Nicola (2024-06-25). "Nyetimber finalises Lakes Distillery purchase". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ "Lakes Distillery". The Gin Guild. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Hopkins, Amy (2019-01-07). "Lakes Distillery to expand whisky production". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Why distillery's new chief executive is in high spirits". News and Star. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Evison, James (2024-04-03). "Nyetimber set to acquire The Lakes Distillery". The Drinks Business. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Cumbrian distillery sold to winemaker in £71m deal". News and Star. 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
- ^ a b c "The Lakes lays out growth plans as new funding round launches". TheDrinksReport.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Our Top 5 Lakes Distillery Whiskey - True Winners Of 2024". www.5-top.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Our Top 5 Lakes Gin Set - True Winners Of 2024". www.5-top.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Our 10 Best Lakes Distillery Vodka in the UK - April 2024 | BestProductsReviews.co.uk". www.bestproductsreviews.co.uk. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Cumbrian distillery awarded in prestigious competition". The Westmorland Gazette. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Whisky Magazine Awards 2022: Global winners revealed". TheDrinksReport.com. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "'World's first' Anglo-Scots whisky created | Scotch Whisky". scotchwhisky.com. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Steel Bonnets Blended Malt Whisky - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase". Whiskybase.com. 2019-03-24. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Evans, Matt (July 12, 2018). "First Lakes single malt sold for £7,900". Scotch Whisky.com.