Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old
Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old is a South African whisky made by James Sedgwick Distillery. ABV: 43%. Age: 5 Years. Our expert rating is 7.5/10.
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Nose
Light grain, vanilla, a gentle sweetness. Clean and simple, with a touch of honey and a gentle warmth. The Cape maturation adds a subtle richness.
Palate
Sweet and approachable — vanilla, grain, a gentle warmth. Five years in oak have given this blend modest maturity. A touch of spice mid-palate. Honest and straightforward.
Finish
Short, with vanilla and a gentle sweetness.
Expert Review
7.5/10South Africa's everyday blended whisky — five years in Cape oak producing an honest, affordable dram.
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