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Bain's Cape Mountain, First Fill Bourbon Cask, 43%
Bain's

Bain's Cape Mountain, First Fill Bourbon Cask, 43%

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TypeSingle Grain Whisky
MRI
MRI 26
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

Bain's Cape Mountain Whisky is South Africa's first single grain whisky, produced at the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, Western Cape. Launched in 2009, it is made from 100% South African-grown yellow maize (corn) and is double matured. The whisky spends three years in first-fill bourbon casks, followed by a further 18 to 30 months in fresh first-fill bourbon casks. This process, combined with the warm South African climate, accelerates maturation, resulting in a smooth and distinctive flavor. It has received numerous international awards, including 'World's Best Grain Whisky' multiple times.

Change+12.6%
LatestSGD 66
HighSGD 66
LowSGD 59
SGD 67SGD 64SGD 61SGD 58Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 9Jul 26Nov 9 - SGD 59 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025Jul 26 - SGD 66 - Australian Whisky Auctions - Jul 26, 2026

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 26, 2026SGD 66.39
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 9, 2025SGD 58.94
Region
Western Cape
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
N.A
ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Bain's
Origin
South Africa
Cask type
First Fill Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
100% South African-grown yellow maize (corn)
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Andy Watts
Master distiller (distillation)
Andy Watts
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Bottle and tin
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
Named after Andrew Geddes Bain, who built the Bainskloof Pass in 1853. Distillery established in 1886. Product launched in 2009.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet and rich with hints of toffee, banana, vanilla, custard creams, pear, light fruit, floral notes, icing sugar, nutmeg, and sometimes a whiff of dried grass.
Palate
Apples, caramel, vanilla cream, pear, banana, oak, cardamom, sweet undertones, spicy notes, treacle, candied popcorn, ginger, white pepper, coconut milk, and sometimes a hint of rye.
Finish
Relatively short to warm and extended, with lingering sweet citrus, peppery spice, bitter citrus, warming spice, vanilla fudge, and mineral notes.
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