That Boutique-Y Three Ships 6 Years Old

The first Boutique-y Whisky bottling from James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, South Africa: Three Ships 6 Years. The distillery was founded in 1886 and produces a variety of single malts, blends and grain whiskies in two pot stills and two column stills (plus others for neutral spirits).

This whisky was matured in American oak casks for about half of its age and the rest in Pedro Ximénez sherry-seasoned casks

Nose: Raisins and syrupy plums notes quickly blend into dark muscovado sugar, milky latte and toasty vanilla. Charred oak, mulch and husky malt maintain the dark, earthy profile.

Palate: Punchy wood spice, treacle sponge, some brown bread and damson compôte at first. Pinot Noir, bitter salted chocolate and earthy herbal qualities blend underneath.

Finish: Long and a little leathery, with some spearmint hints and soft earth.

Overall: An enthralling tipple that presents like its three times its age and is full of pleasant surprises.