South Africa, 46.3%
Three Ships 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is produced at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington where the year-round warm temperature accelerates the interaction between the cask and the spirit,allowing the whisky to portray an elegance associated with much older whiskies.
Master distiller Andy Watts selects the Cape winter months for fermentation to allow the yeast to follow its natural fermentation curve with as little temperature control interference as possible.
This whisky has been matured for 10 years in a selection of older American oak casks to complement the delicate flavours of the spirit.Bottled at a strength of 46.3% and presented in its purest form-it isun-chill filtered and natural in colour.
Light copper in colour,beautifully balanced toasted malt,medium peat,leather,dried fruit,banana and pineapple notes unravel on the nose.Upfront flavours of fruit cake,shortbread and subtle smoke coat the palate,leading to a warm mouth-feel and smooth finish.
Aroma: feels like a clear American oak influence, with lashings of vanilla, honey, citrus and quite a fresh barley core.
Palate:grapefruit juice. Quite dry in the mouth. Peppers and cloves, which is perhaps just a fraction too woody in places.
Finish:A very nice light, slightly silky texture for this, and a long, spicy finish.
