{"product_id":"lakes-whiskymakers-reserve-whisky-duo-5-and-6","title":"The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5 \u0026 No. 6 Single Malt Whisky Duo, 2 x 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo consecutive releases of The Lakes Distillery's Whiskymaker's Reserve, the series that defines the distillery's sherry-led style. Tasting them side by side is the point: the cask recipe is similar, the results are noticeably different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 5, 70cl, 52% Alc.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured in Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and red wine casks of Spanish and American oak. Perfumed and fruity on the nose, with nutty baklava and baking spice on the palate and a creamy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6, 70cl, 52% Alc.\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar casks, but more spice and wood: raisins and dates up front, then incense-like spice and dry oak. We think No. 6 is the bolder of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 52% Alc., both benefit from a splash of water, which brings the dried fruit forward and softens the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs a gift, this suits someone who already enjoys sherried whisky and would like to compare two releases properly rather than drink one bottle in isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lakes Distillery was founded in 2011 in a restored farmstead beside the River Derwent in the Lake District National Park, and has built its whisky around sherry-seasoned casks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lakes Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55464379449729,"sku":"LAKES-5-6-DUO","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/3896\/2981\/files\/lakes-whiskymakers-reserve-duo-no-5-no-6-whisky-the-lakes-distillery-digital-distiller-3339763.jpg?v=1774395922","url":"https:\/\/www.digidistiller.com\/products\/lakes-whiskymakers-reserve-whisky-duo-5-and-6","provider":"Digital Distiller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}