The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions Recuerdo 70cl 57% ABV
£400.00
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The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Editions Recuerdo.
The Lakes Distillery have in recent years released single malt whiskies in two series: “The Editions” and “The Whiskymaker’s Reserve”. The “Whiskymaker’ Reserve” series is the heart and core of the whisky production at the distillery with a heavy sherry influence, whist the “Editions” have been released to demonstrate the capability of the distillery to explore the artistic nature of the whisky making and blending process.
An exceptional diversion from The Lakes Distillery’s sherry-led house style, The Whiskymaker’s Editions – Recuerdo is a complex and multi-layered single malt whisky, inspired by precious memories of the comforting character and texture of Cognac to soothe and relax both body and mind. The Lakes’ whiskymaker, Dhavall Gandhi, has created a silky-smooth and complex whisky, brim-full of indulgent fruits, nuts and spices. With unique, rare and bespoke ex-sherry casks playing a supporting role, it is the art of blending which takes the lead in bringing together the single malt’s flavours and textural nuances; the brushstrokes of the final masterpiece. Spanish for a ‘treasured momento’, Recuerdo simultaneously conjures and creates one of the whiskymaker’s most cherished recollections, invielling elegance and restraint as sultanas spiral into intense dark chocolate, with toasted almond and candied orange peppering the palate beofre dissolving into silky-smooth treacle.
The Lakes practises holistic whisky making, with the whiskymaker at the helm throughout the journey through the distillery and beyond. His single-minded focus at every stage provides continuity of character: their assurance that every flavour possibility is achieved.
The idea of distilling being distinct individual elements is not how a whiskymaker looks at the art. Rather it is part of a continuum, a net of possibilities where everything is interlinked. Change one element and the effect will change everything else. Only by understadning how flavours are created throughout the journey through the distillery will the whiskymaker fully comprehend the possibilities. That is why at The Lakes, unusually, their whiskymaker Dhavall Gandhi is actively involved at every stage. It is holistic whisky making.
The Whiskymaker’s Editions – Recuerdo is non-chill filtered, bottled at the natural colour and 57% ABV. Officially launched at the London Whisky show on Friday 1st October with only 900 bottles released.
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