The Lakes Distillery has garnered recognition and acclaim in the whisky industry, earning several awards and accolades for their outstanding spirits. While specific awards can vary over time, here are some notable accolades that The Lakes Distillery has received:
World Whiskies Awards: The Lakes Distillery has been recognised at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards, an esteemed competition that celebrates excellence in the whisky industry. Their whiskies have received multiple awards in various categories, including “Best English Single Malt” and “Best English Blended Malt.”
The whisky industry gathered together in London on the 24th of March to celebrate the 2022 Whisky Magazine Awards. Returning as an in-person event, it saw the announcement of the World Whiskies Awards and the Icons of Whisky global winners. The Whisky Magazine Awards honour the best in the industry, across its people, places, and products. From bartenders to brand ambassadors. From retailers to visitor attraction managers. The Icons of Whisky awards honour those who have worked tirelessly to produce and promote whisky.
Deliberated and decided upon by an expert judging panel, The World Whiskies Awards named its World’s Best winners across the breadth of categories within whisky. The Lakes Distillery’s The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4 taking home the “World’s Best Single Malt Whisky”.
Kirsty Taylor is the Commercial Director at The Lakes. She said: “We were honoured to be awarded The World’s Best Single Malt Whisky for The Whiskymaker’s Reserve No.4. To be a finalist alongside respected global brands such as Glenmorangie, Bunnahabhain, Aberlour, Kavalan, and new entrants such as Westland, Stauning and Millstone is a credit to the hard work of everyone who has played a part in building The Lakes from a derelict Victorian farmstead into a respected whisky. We are overjoyed to have received this award. It highlights The Lakes Single Malt Whisky as being one of the finest sherry-matured single malts in the world. And, it helps to put England on the map as a whisky-producing region.”
Dhavall Gandhi was the whiskymaker at The Lakes at the time of the award. He said: “It is humbling to receive recognition for our whisky in the form of such an illustrious award. When making, we never thought about our whisky winning awards. It is always the emotional reaction that matters most. So I am thankful that people appreciate and find value in what we are doing at The Lakes. From a whiskymaking perspective, I very much see it as an infinite journey of discovery and understanding. In essence, whisky-maker’s spend their lifetime learning how not to make whisky, and I am still learning.”
International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC): The Lakes Distillery has received accolades at the IWSC, one of the most respected competitions in the spirits industry. Their whiskies have been honored with gold medals and trophies, showcasing their exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC): The whiskies from The Lakes Distillery have impressed the judges at the SFWSC, one of the most influential spirits competitions worldwide. They have earned multiple gold medals and recognition for their superb taste and quality.
Spirits Business Awards: The Lakes Distillery has been honoured at the Spirits Business Awards, which recognises excellence in the spirits industry. Their whiskies have received medals and commendations for their exceptional character and flavour profiles.
These are just a few examples of the awards and recognition that The Lakes Distillery has achieved. They continue to establish themselves as a prominent distillery, capturing the attention of critics, experts, and whisky enthusiasts alike.
It’s important to note that the whisky industry is dynamic, and new awards and competitions emerge regularly. The Lakes Distillery’s commitment to quality and their dedication to producing exceptional spirits position them well to continue earning accolades in the future.