THREE SHIPS 9yo FINO CASK FINISH: Whisky Tasting and Food Pairing Review

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THREE SHIPS 9YO FINO CASK FINISH …
Review no 258
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 World Whisky Awards
Situated: Wellington South Africa
Owned by: Distell Group Ltd - Also owns Bunnahabhain, Deanston, Tobermory and Scottish Leader
THIS WHISKY
9yo Blended Whisky
Finished in Fino Sherry Casks
Only 2940 bottles released
ABV 48.6%
Not Chill filtered and natural colour
COLOUR
chestnut
NOSE
Sherry, wood spice, smoky chocolate, coffee, honey, grain and fruity sweetness
DROP IN THE PALM - buttered warm brown bread
TASTE
Lively wood spices, sherry, light smoke
Berries, honey, vanilla, peppery chocolate
FINISH
Dark chocolate finish, oak spices
EMPTY GLASS -sherry soaked muffins
WITH WATER:
Nose: very similar
Taste: a drop of water is necessary - smooth, floral, sherry
COMMENT: not my favourite of the series
PRICE: … $ … £ … R700 (South Africa)
FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
Sweet BBQ chicken & sweet peppadew pizza
Pulled pork pizza
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[@bhekahopewell4297]

Wow,i love this😊🙏

[@lyacoubian]

I read a review of this expression stating that it is distilled from a mash of various GRAINS..?!?! It seems to be the costliest one of the bunch.
Very interesting series Gustav.