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The Lakes Distillery

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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
LocationBassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria
OwnerNyetimber[3]
Founded2014
FounderPaul Currie
StatusActive
Water sourceRiver Derwent
Websitelakesdistillery.com
Lakes
TypeGin, Vodka, Whisky

History

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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

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Whisky

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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

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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

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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

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Whisky

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Worlds best single malt

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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

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On 22 June 2018 the Lakes Distillery created an English - Scottish blended whisky.[15][16]

Auction

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On July 12, 2018 the Lakes Distillery auctioned its Genesis Single Malt Whisky which sold for s total of £7,900.[17]

See also

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References

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