The Lakes Distillery Explained

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]

The Lakes Distillery
Type:	English Whisky
Owner:	Nyetimber^[3]
Location:	Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria
Founded:	2014
Status:	Active
Founder:	Paul Currie
Source:	River Derwent
Brand 1:	Lakes
Type 1:	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 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.

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

• List of whisky distilleries in England
• English whisky

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024-06-21 . The Lakes Distillery sold to winemaker Nyetimber in £71m deal . 2024-06-27 . BBC News . en-gb.
2. Web site: The Lakes whisky - England . 2024-04-16 . www.scottishdelight.com.
3. Web site: Carruthers . Nicola . 2024-06-25 . Nyetimber finalises Lakes Distillery purchase . 2024-06-27 . The Spirits Business . en-US.
4. Web site: Lakes Distillery . 2024-04-17 . The Gin Guild . en-GB.
5. Web site: Hopkins . Amy . 2019-01-07 . Lakes Distillery to expand whisky production . 2024-04-18 . The Spirits Business . en-US.
6. Web site: 2024-03-12 . Why distillery's new chief executive is in high spirits . 2024-04-18 . News and Star . en.
7. Web site: Evison . James . 2024-04-03 . Nyetimber set to acquire The Lakes Distillery . 2024-04-18 . The Drinks Business . en-GB.
8. Web site: 2024-06-23 . Cumbrian distillery sold to winemaker in £71m deal . 2024-06-27 . News and Star . en.
9. Web site: The Lakes lays out growth plans as new funding round launches . 2024-04-17 . TheDrinksReport.com . en.
10. Web site: Our Top 5 Lakes Distillery Whiskey - True Winners Of 2024 . 2024-04-17 . www.5-top.co.uk . en.
11. Web site: Our Top 5 Lakes Gin Set - True Winners Of 2024 . 2024-04-17 . www.5-top.co.uk . en.
12. Web site: 2024-04-17 . Our 10 Best Lakes Distillery Vodka in the UK - April 2024 BestProductsReviews.co.uk . 2024-04-17 . www.bestproductsreviews.co.uk . en.
13. Web site: 2022-03-31 . Cumbrian distillery awarded in prestigious competition . 2024-04-17 . The Westmorland Gazette . en.
14. Web site: Whisky Magazine Awards 2022: Global winners revealed . 2024-04-23 . TheDrinksReport.com . en.
15. Web site: 'World's first' Anglo-Scots whisky created Scotch Whisky . 2024-01-29 . scotchwhisky.com . en-GB.
16. Web site: 2019-03-24 . Steel Bonnets Blended Malt Whisky - Ratings and reviews - Whiskybase . 2024-01-29 . Whiskybase.com . en.
17. Web site: Evans . Matt . July 12, 2018 . First Lakes single malt sold for £7,900 . Scotch Whisky.com.