About this bottle
The "Founders Club Series (1-10)" refers to a limited edition, decade-long series of single malt whisky releases from The Lakes Distillery, Each annual release, from Year 1 to Year 10, was exclusively available to the distillery's Founders' Club members to chart the evolution of their spirit.
The series comprised ten annual releases, each from the earliest casks laid down at The Lakes Distillery in Cumbria, England. These whiskies were intended to offer members a unique opportunity to witness the spirit's maturation journey and evolving character over a decade.
Only 2,975 Founders' Club members received the full set of ten whiskies over ten years.
All bottles come with boxes and both sample miniatures please see pictures available.
Lot Conditions
Please note
- Box 2 has a small tear.
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Lakes Founders Club Series No.1-10 & 20 x 5cl Miniature Samples
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Ended 15th October 2026 · AUCTION #126 (OCT 26) · 21 bids
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Specification
- Lot number
- 1060357
- Country
- England
- Region
- Cumbria
- Size
- 70cl
- Type
- Single Malt Whisky
- Number of Bottles
- 10
- Distillery
- Lakes
- Distillery Status
- Operational
About the distillery
The Lakes practises holistic whisky making, with the whiskymaker at the helm throughout the journey through the distillery and beyond. His single-minded focus at every stage provides continuity of character and assurance that every flavour possibility is achieved.
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