Whiskey Review: The Lakes Distillery The One

Smokey, almost a barbecue smoke, a charred brisket end, and rounded out with soft, spongy peat overtones. Finish: Long, sweet and smoky, with waves of burned caramel. CONCLUSION: There is an old Gin Blossom’s song, Cheatin’ , with a line that goes, “You can’t call it cheatin’ because she reminds me of you.” And that’s how I feel about the Lakes Distillery The One. It would not be my first choice. But then, I am not partial to smoke and peat, regardless how supple and well balanced. Call it a character flaw. I know many have. However, knowing The One is distinctly outside my normal dram, it is close enough that I’d gladly “cheat with it” any time I could. And, if you like your whisky mildly smoky and peaty, forget cheating and buy yourself a bottle, or two, or three, because this, like so much in life, is a limited edition. FINAL SCORE: 84/100