The One British Blended Whisky

This is the blend bottled by the Lakes Distillery, which contains whiskies from around the British Isles.

It's pale amber in colour, and on the nose, orange zest, apricot and toffee, with a slightly drier, cereal note from the grains and a hint of smoke. In the mouth, full-bodied with a sweet, fruity arrival, lovely balanced grains, with honey, creamy vanilla, butterscotch, caramel, and then into the finish with ginger, then liquorice, then a dash of smoke. A great example of what a blend can achieve. Can't wait for the Lakes to be ready to release their own single malts if this is anything to go by.