The Lakes Distillery launches a new limited-release single malt

The Lakes Distillery has earned a reputation for award-winning, exceptional English whiskies, taking home four gold medals for its Galáxia, Isadora, and Decadence expressions, as well as The One Fine Blended Whisky in 2024.

In 2025, the distillery built on this record with the launch of its first permanent style of sherry-led whisky, Signature.

It has now launched a new premium limited edition whisky just in time for Father’s Day.

The Lakes Velocity

Limited to just 583 bottles, The Lakes Velocity has a recommended retail price of £600 and has the potential to become a collector’s item.

The whisky has been matured in a series of “rare and irreplaceable Oloroso casks” to give multiple layers of flavour.

That certainly comes through on the nose, with rich dark chocolate and cherry notes, the signature aromas of Oloroso – a dry, dark, fortified sherry wine from the Jerez region of Spain.

On the palate, the sherry casks provide notes of tropical fruit and spice, notes that linger long after the last drop.

According to The Lakes, the whisky has been shaped around the principle “that a single moment, when harnessed, unlocks dynamic energy and infinite potential.”

“Rooted in a deep understanding of cask maturation, Velocity challenges the assumption that time alone defines a whisky’s worth.

“By rethinking the rhythm of maturation, we deepen the interaction of spirit, wood, and air – revealing that character is shaped not only by time, but by movement” it adds.

Luxury branding

Velocity is part of The Lakes Distillery’s move to build a luxury English drinks brand after its acquisition by Nyetimber in 2024 for a reported £71m.

Nyetimber has signed a number of key partnerships to help drive growth and support this move, including with Richmond Rugby Club, which was revealed earlier this year to complement its existing partnership with England Rugby.

Unfortunately, to support this growth, the group decided last month to end tours of its distillery and to stop offering tours of the restaurant and shop at the site.

“Financially subsidising this part of the business has been diverting funds away from the core financial objectives and growth plans for The Lakes,” a spokesperson told the BBC at the time.