The Lakes Distillery

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The Lakes Distillery is a distillery based in the Lake District that is owned by The Lakes Distillery Company [1] and provides a variety of products including whisky, gin and vodka. [2]

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The Lakes Distillery
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LocationBassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria
OwnerThe Lakes Distillery Company Limited
Founded2014
FounderPaul Currie
StatusActive
Water sourceRiver Derwent
Website lakesdistillery.com
Lakes
TypeGin, Vodka, Whisky

History

In December 2014 The Lakes Distillery was established in 2014 by Paul Carrie and provides a variety of products. [3]

On January 7, 2022 The Lakes Distillery announced plans to expand its distillery by installing 8 new washbacks. [4]

On March 12, 2024 James Pennefather became the new chief executive of The Lakes Distillery. [5]

On April 3, 2024 Nyetimber made a bid to acquire The Lakes Distillery for £71m. [6]

Products

Whisky

The Lakes Distillery can produce 375,000 litres of whisky per annum with a variety of types that including single malt and blended whisky [7]

Examples of The Lakes Distillery whisky include:

Gin

The Lakes Distillery produces a variety of different gins including London Dry Gin and Pink Grapefruit Gin [7] l

Examples of the Lakes distillery gins include:

Vodka

The Lakes Distillery produces a selection of vodkas. [7]

Examples of The Lakes Distillery Vodka includes:

Achievements

Whisky

In 2022 The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4 was named the worlds best single malt at the world whisky awards. [11]

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