Steel Bonnets from The Lakes Distillery is an intriguing blended malt, made with whiskies from both Scotland and England! At the core is a hearty helping of The Lakes very own single malt whisky, supported by single malts from undisclosed distilleries. Enjoyably smoky, with balancing notes of dried fruit and fresh vanilla.
The whisky has creamy, slightly nutty & full bodied flavour. Notes of vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, and hints dried fruit. All held together with a sweet comforting layer of wood smoke.
Not only is the packaging superb, the taste of this dram is worth its salt too! On the sweeter side but still full of flavor.
Tried this on a recent visit to the distillery. I was not impressed. It's a blended malt of indeterminate age at £65. I asked the distillery staff about the content of the bottle and while they knew a lot about the packaging and the history of the name, they couldn't say much about the whisky itself apart from it contains whisky from 3 Scottish distilleries and something from the Lakes Distillery. The sample I had made me wish I hadn't tried it - so not something I would spend £65 on, even with the impressive tin.
An extremely pleasant whisky. Very tasteful. A slight hint of honey. Would thoroughly recommend it and am looking forward to my next glass.
I used to drink single malts exclusively years back but was introduced to some good blends and lost the snobbbery. Having tried the lakes distillery offering I have to say I am impressed. Good balance between the smooth/creamy side with woodsmoke on the pallette which speaks well of the English/Scottish mix. Looking forward to the single malts they are releasing now. Try it today. You won’t be disappointed. Off to finish my glass with a good cigar!
Wonderful flavours, balance and a superb story that sets the scene. A real talking point with my friends and family. Celebrating history and innovation. Thrilled to taste the first hint of The Lakes Single Malt in this Whisky too. Well done Lakes Distillery
