{"product_id":"the-lakes-the-chocolatier-limited-edition-single-malt-whisky-700ml","title":"The Lakes: The Chocolatier Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky 700ml Gift Box","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold – Best in Class\u003c\/strong\u003e — World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Whisky\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lakes The Chocolatier Limited Edition is a sherry-led single malt crafted by Sarah Burgess, former Macallan Lead Whiskymaker, marking her final release with the distillery. Matured in a combination of European and American oak sherry casks with a small proportion of ex-bourbon influence, and finished in ex-sherry casks, this whisky showcases The Lakes’ signature élevage process, layering complexity through multi-cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tawny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indulgent sherry influence builds into chocolate and ginger biscuit, with cocoa, white peach and brandy snap notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decadent dried fruits, spiced hot chocolate and rich vanilla, developing into dark chocolate and stone fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering cocoa finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lakes Distillery, founded in 2011 in England’s Lake District, is known for its innovative élevage approach to whisky maturation. Inspired by Cognac techniques, the distillery layers flavour through multiple cask interactions, creating complex, sherry-driven single malts that have gained global recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit Type: Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: The Lakes Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCask Type: European oak sherry, American oak sherry, and ex-bourbon casks, finished in ex-sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 51%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Whisky Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51956120715566,"sku":"SK60648694","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/artisans_collection1.png?v=1776055661","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/the-lakes-the-chocolatier-limited-edition-single-malt-whisky-700ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}