Lakes WhiskyMaker’s Reserve No 6

Lakes WhiskyMaker’s Reserve No 6

Official bottling 
Single malt - Cumbria
Dark amber 
52% ABV
Dram

Nose: Orange peel, dates, raisins, cinder toffee, strawberry jam, cloves, orange juice. With water, orange peel, dates, golden syrup, fried eggs. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, hot, tingly, loosens slightly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Orange peel, orange juice, black tea, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla sponge, vanilla custard, hints of fried eggs. With water, orange peel, raisins, golden syrup, fried eggs. 
Finish: Long. Vanilla custard, black tea, orange peel, cloves, dates. 

Comments: 

Sweetly sherried stuff, a bit more fried egg character, a bit more vanilla, than previous releases. But it’s quite straightforward, you always know what you get with these Lakes WhiskyMaker’s releases.

Verdict:

I like this.