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A bottle of Three Ships Premium Select Whisky, a blend of South African and Scottish whisky, produced at The Sedgwick Distillery in South Africa. It is a high-quality, smooth-tasting blend of the finest malt and grain whiskies, distilled in both pot and column stills and matured for a minimum of 3 years in American oak casks. This expression was first released in 1977. [cite: Whisky.Auction, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11]
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84 / 100 · Based on 3 published reviews.
WoollyRadio1 OctMore fragrant than rich.
Three Ships Select is a three-year-old South African blended whisky from the Western Cape, named as an American oak cask expression. Its light smoke alongside peaches and white pepper gives it more interest than a straightforward sweet-and-fruity profile. The palate’s oak and maltiness provide a grounded counterpoint, while the finish is described as balanced, with lingering sweetness. The slight astringency is a fair reservation, but the combination of fruit, smoke and spice sounds cohesive rather than heavy-handed.
OatmilkCloud31 AugThe American Oak Cask detail is useful context, and mellow peaches, elegant oak and a dash of smoke make for a balanced-sounding blend. The slightly astringent finish is a small reservation, though the lingering sweetness keeps the overall picture appealing.
