The Lakes Distillery has done something quite unusual here, and finished its The One blended whisky in casks which previously held Orange wine! This particular Orange wine is pretty much what is sounds like, white wine macerated with orange peel, known as 'Vino de Naranja' and from Huelva in Andalucía. Just to confuse you other types of Orange wine are made, which do not use actual oranges. First-fill American oak casks were seasoned with said Orange wine (the one with actual oranges), and used to finish the whisky. Just 2,994 bottles of the zesty spirit were released at 46.6% ABV.
Orange marmalade and a touch of white grape, with aromatic cigar box alongside polished oak.
Gentle, fragrant peat smoke supports a floral hint, with more zesty orange and tropical fruits and a pinch of tobacco.
Tropical fruit and candied orange peel lingers.
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Nose - Orange, white wine, maybe a hint of peat Palette - More orange, white bread and again a hint of peat. Finish - As above - orange, bit of smoke. A splash of water seemed to bring out the flavour. Enjoyable enough. The orange flavour is a bit much - not really for me.
It smells and tastes like a blend, with a slight harsh acetone coming off it. Whilst the orange peel effect is suggested (strongly) on the nose, it overpowers everything on the taste and I find it too sweet. I was going to give it a 3 out of 5 but after coming back to a few more sips, I don't really enjoy it and wouldn't recommend it. This is the most unusual whisky experience I've had, I'm hesitant to call it a whisky experience as it is closer to drinking a sweet liqueur. Reviewed based on a 3cl sample.
Had one of these in the October Pour and Sip Club. Very interesting whisky from an exciting distillery!
Lovely delicate dram, definitely recommend.
