Bain's Cape Mountain Grain Whisky

Three Ships 10 Year Old

Nose: (First green olive disappears quickly.) The main theme is light honey, split almonds, with a dusting of cinnamon and potpourri. Banana/vanilla/toffee tones emerge more after breathing. Palate: Halfway between dry (underripe pitted fruit) and sweet (honey), the easy-going oak creates a full and gingery lemon & vanilla. Finish: Tingly and...

Score 79/100

Three Ships 5 Year Old

The Three Ships brand comes courtesy of the James Sedgwick distillery in Wellington, South Africa. Captain James Sedgwick sailed into South Africa in 1850, set up a trade business and purchased this distillery in 1886. This particular blend, launched in 1991, is an unusual mix of both South African and Scotch whiskies - we rarely see whiskies from...

Score 89/100

Three Ships 10 Year Old

Yes! My first South African single malt in the form of Three Ships 10 years old. This one is rated quite highly by all the critics so I was quite keen to have a go at it my self. Quite an endearing nose this. Full and rounded and I like that it doesn't overpower. There's a definite bourbon influence with the dark chocolate and a light citrus...

Score 87/100

Three Ships 5 Year Old

This is an interesting whisky, blended from Scotch and South African spirits. The nose is peaty and a touch sweet, with caramel, dusty grain and slightly juicy grape and apple. Very subtle and not terribly complex, but appealing nonetheless. Good presence in the mouth, with juicy malt and hard, spicy grains overlaid by a sheen of peat. There's a...

Score 78/100