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The Lakes Whiskymaker's Reserve No. 6, 52%

Price: 95 Issue: Summer 2023 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: English Whisky

Matured in oloroso, PX, and red wine casks, this whisky’s nose is rich and luxuriant with mixed peels, raisin, Christmas pudding, fig roll, fine spices, and notable high-alcohol strength. The casks work their magic, producing a palate of baked orange, dates, currants, strawberry, light toffee, clove, and pepper, drifting off dreamily into a land of lemon curd, creamy fudge, and melting white chocolate.