The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7 English Single Malt Whisky, 52% ABV

The Lakes Distillery Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7 is an English single malt whisky listed at 52% ABV. Its claimed maturation in Oloroso sherry, PX and red wine casks informs a tasting profile described with honeyed fruit, currants, dark chocolate and warming spice.

At a glance

Presented as the concluding release in The Lakes Distillery’s Whiskymaker’s Reserve series.
The listed cask combination and tasting notes point to a fruit, chocolate and spice-led profile.
The listing says it is non-chill filtered and presented in its natural colour.

Price

£57.85Save 32%

Reference price: ~~£85.00~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed 52% ABV and suggested neat or water-added serves suit drinkers who want to explore a higher-strength whisky at their preferred dilution.
Three named cask types and a specific tasting profile give buyers a clearer indication of the intended flavour style.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	The Lakes Distillery
Whisky type	English Single Malt Whisky
Manufacturer reference	LDWR-7

Production and serving
Alcohol by volume	52% ABV
Cask maturation	Matured in a select combination of Oloroso sherry, PX (Pedro Ximénez) and red wine casks fashioned from Spanish and American oak
Filtration and colour	Non-chill filtered and presented in its natural colour
Suggested serving	Ideal neat, with a splash of water to open aromatics, or in thoughtful serves to appreciate its nuanced layers.

Tasting notes
Aroma	Aromas of fragrant sandalwood, almond friands, orchard fruits and gentle spice
Palate and finish	a palate of honeyed fruits, currants and dark chocolate, finishing creamy with warming spice and cocoa notes.

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	8.4 x 8.4 x 29 cm; 1.65 kg

What to know before buying

The aroma and tasting descriptions, maturation details and production claims are provided by the listing and are not independent assessments. The stated dimensions and weight are product details, not a confirmed bottle volume.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Drinkers seeking an English single malt with a listed 52% ABV.
Whisky drinkers interested in sherry and red wine cask maturation and fruit, chocolate and spice notes.
Those who prefer to try whisky neat or adjust it with a splash of water.

Less suited to

Buyers looking for a lower-strength whisky or a product with a clearly stated bottle volume in the supplied details.
Those who prefer a lighter, less assertive flavour profile than the listing describes.

The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7 English Single Malt Whisky, 52% ABV · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 10 ratings

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Aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with some three-star ratings, but the small rating sample and absence of written feedback do not show what buyers liked or disliked. These figures cannot establish how the listed cask character, 52% ABV or tasting notes are experienced in practice.

Frequently asked questions

What type of whisky is The Lakes Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.7?

The listing describes it as an English single malt whisky at 52% ABV.

Which casks are listed for maturation?

The listing names Oloroso sherry, PX (Pedro Ximénez) and red wine casks made from Spanish and American oak.

How does the listing suggest serving it?

It suggests serving it neat, with a splash of water, or in a considered mixed serve.

What flavour notes does the listing describe?

It lists sandalwood, almond friands, orchard fruits and gentle spice on the nose, with honeyed fruits, currants, dark chocolate and a creamy, warming-spice finish.