Three Ships Select Whisky 3 Year Old, American Oak Cask, 43%

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.

Reviewed by cloudberrywren

Nose

Light smoke and floral aromas, Peaches and white pepper

Palate

Fruit, fragrant notes and a dash of smoke, Elegant oak, mellow peaches, a little maltiness and white pepper

Finish

Subtle smoke and fruit, Lingering sweetness, Slightly astringent