Three Ships 12 Year Old
Three Ships 12 Year Old is a South African whisky made by James Sedgwick Distillery. ABV: 43%. Age: 12 Years. Our expert rating is 7.8/10.
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Nose
Stone fruit, honey, a gentle oak sweetness. The South African climate gives the maturation a warmth and generosity. Beneath the fruit, vanilla, a gentle nuttiness and a clean malty warmth. More expressive than expected.
Palate
Fruity and warm — stone fruit, toffee, a gentle oak spice. Twelve years in the warm Cape climate have produced a whisky of genuine maturity and character. Mid-palate brings dried apple, vanilla and a gentle warmth. At 43%, smooth and well-balanced.
Finish
Medium, with stone fruit and a gentle, warm oak sweetness.
Expert Review
7.8/10South Africa's first single malt — twelve years of Cape maturation producing a warm, fruity whisky.
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