THREE SHIPS 15yo PINOTAGE CASK FINISH: Whisky Tasting and Food Pairing Review

WELCOME BACK TO THE WHISKY COUCH
In Pretoria, South Africa
Where whisky and food come together in perfect harmony
With GUSTAV MULLER as your host
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: / thewhiskycouch
Facebook: www.facebook.c...
THREE SHIPS 15YO PINOTAGE CASK FINISH
Review no. 255
THE DISTILLERY
Founded: The Sedgwick distillery was founded in 1886
This distillery started producing whisky in 1990
They produce Three Ships and Bain’s whisky
Master Distiller is Andy Watts - awarded master distiller/blender of the year 2018 at the WWA
Situated: Wellington South Africa
Owned by: Distell Group Ltd - Also owns Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Scottish Leader
THIS WHISKY
15yo blended malt and grain whiskies
Finished in ex-Pinotage Cape red wine Casks
Only 4000 bottles released
ABV 46.2%
Chill filtration and colouring?
COLOUR
Amber with red berry tinge
NOSE
Sweet grain, cherry, fruity wine, vanilla. tropical fruit candy floss, corn syrup, toffee, honey
DROP IN THE PALM - freshly baked scones
TASTE
Sweet and fruity, hint of wine, honey, sweet sherry then lively spices, toffee
Tropical fruit, strawberries, liquorice
FINISH
Lingering, spicy, warm honey
EMPTY GLASS - sweet grainy muesli
WITH WATER:
Nose: strawberries and cream, fruity-nutty cereal
Taste: soft smooth sweet grain and malt, shorter finish
COMMENT: Easy drinker - a bit pricy
PRICE: … $ … £ … R1500 (South Africa)
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
- According to the oficial website - roast lamb with a plum sauce, pulled pork, and tiramisu
- Strawberries and cream or scones with cream cheese and fruit preserve
To comply with Google Adsense policy this video is an independent and unbiased whisky review based on personal opinion only. It is not an advertisement to sell the product.

[@charlesashworth6805]

Can't wait for number 5

[@lyacoubian]

Unfortunately none of the whiskies in this series are available here in Southern California...

[@cliffnorman178]

In my opinion it is the least favorite 3 Ships, based on value for money. Extremely over priced,