Three Ships Whisky launches limited edition 10-Year-Old Single Malt

Three Ships Whisky 10 Year Old Single Malt

Three Ships Whisky 10 Year Old Single Malt

Published Aug 17, 2016

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Three Ships Whisky, proudly South African and internationally lauded, has launched a limited edition 10-Year-Old Single Malt, one that carries a 2005 vintage statement.

The whisky follows the successful release of the first single malt launched in 2003 and the collector's tin series over a three year period in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Master distiller Andy Watts says this is the most powerful single malt he has produced to date, a style he will be continuing in the single malts to come.

Three Ships Whisky master distiller Andy Watts

"When we launched South Africa's first single malt in 2003 we didn't have a single malt style policy in place and since then we have actively planned towards this moment where we are now in the position to launch a vintage statement single malt, each year and one with a defined style and vision.

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"I use the Cape winter months for fermentation to allow the yeast to follow its natural fermentation curve with as little temperature control interference as possible. We distilled the spirit in 2005 in copper potstills before it was laid to rest for 10 years in a selection of older American oak to compliment the delicate flavours of the spirit. It's a beautiful whisky and a very proud moment for me!"

Three Ships Whisky tasting

Bottled at a strength of 44.6% it is un-chillfiltered and presented in its most purest form. Rich and complex, the wonderful combination of pepper, spice, sweet oak, roasted malt, digestive biscuits, dark toffee and peat reveals slowly as the creaminess in the mouth lingers. The finish is exceptionally smooth, full-bodied with a long fruity, peaty aftertaste and slight hint of liquorice.

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The single malt 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.

The Three Ships 10 Year Old Single Malt 2005 vintage will be available for purchase in select liquor outlets and from Vinoteque at about R524.95 per bottle.

IOL adapted from press release

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