The world’s first Pinotage Cask finished whisky will be
released in October to coincide with World
Pinotage Day,
Distiller Andy Watts says it’s “truly the pinnacle of my career.”
The Three Ships 15 Year Old Pinotage Cask Finish is a blend
of 15 year old malt and grain whiskies distilled and matured separately at the
James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, Western Cape. Both the malt and grain whiskies spent the final
years of their maturation in unrinsed Pinotage casks.
It is said to be “Light in style, prominent cherry, plum,
tropical fruit and the typical Pinotage earthy notes reveal on the nose. The
palate is clean with hints of the banana and pineapple ending with a lingering
warm finish.”
Only 4,000 bottles have
been made, with 500 being sold by online auction on 5 October with the rest
being available to buy from 8 October (World Pinotage Day) from the distillery, duty free shops and selected retaillers.
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