The Lakes Equinox is an English single malt whisky bottled at 46.6% ABV. For a novice drinker, this means it is made from malted barley at one distillery and presented at a strength that can offer good flavour without being overly high.
As a style, English single malt often sits closer to fruit-forward, oak-led whisky than heavily smoky examples. Expect a modern, approachable profile built around malt sweetness, fruit, and spice rather than peat.