Whisky Review #14 – Three Ships 10 Years Old Whisky

July 31, 2017/in Reviews/by Zerlina Zhuang

South African whiskies are hard to come by in Singapore so we are delighted to get our hands on the expression. Three Ships is a fine young whisky is aged in old American oak casks after being produced from the barley in the region. Due to the year-round warm temperature, the whisky displays elegant characteristics that are associated with older whiskies as the temperature accelerates the interaction between the cask and the spirit. Master Distiller Andy Watts is also credited to have led the brand to numerous international awards.

Awards:

World Whiskies Awards 2013
Best African Single Malt

World Whiskies Awards 2015
Best African Single Malt

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Light Copper
ABV: 43%

Nose: Fresh and spirited – citrus notes, peaches and pear with honey come through strongly. Aroma of freshly baked custard sponge cake comes after. (16 points)

Palate: Fruity notes are persistent with the first taste, with grapefruits coming on strongly before notes of pepper and cloves shove through. However, the sweetness wins over with notes of honey and toffee as we swallow (17 points)

Body: A spirited and yet well-balanced whisky, the sweetness of of both aroma and taste are consistent. A really fine young whisky. (35 points)

Finish: The finish is medium long with a pleasant light ashy touch and ginger candied notes. (14 points)

Total Grade: 82 points

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Whisky Review #13 – Starward New World Malt Whisky

July 31, 2017/in Reviews/by Zerlina Zhuang

This Australian whisky is made at the New World Whisky Distillery in Victoria. Founded by David Vitale in 2004, the distillery has been gaining global recognition with their whiskies. Diageo has even invested in the distillery recently, making the brand even more popular. The Starward New Malt whisky is the first release of the distillery. It is made using Australian malted barley, Australian water, and aged in Apera (Australian fortified wine) casks. As these casks are relatively similar to sherry casks, this whisky is comparable to a sherried cask whisky.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Light Amber

ABV: 43%

Nose: The aroma of a candy shop is evident with the first nose, followed by fresh fruits such as pears, green apples, golden raisins and of caramel cream spiced cake. The sweetness is not overpowering and relatively pleasant. (16 points)

Palate: The sweet liquid rolls thickly on the tongue, just like golden syrup on a malty gingerbread. Notes of cherry jam, liquorice and nutmeg are also evident. (16 points)

Body: Sweet and slightly spicy, the whisky is fresh and well-balanced with its complexity. The pleasant warmth coming through towards the end adds a plus to the whisky. (30 points)

Finish: A medium finish that is sweet and fresh. Hints of minty chocolate shavings ends the experience really well. (15 points)

Total Grade: 77 points

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Whisky Review #12 – The English Whisky Company – Chapter 14

July 31, 2017/in Reviews/by Zerlina Zhuang

Chapter 14 from The English Whisky Company has won several awards since its first release in November 2013. The latest win that this bottle has snagged is the European Whisky of the Year 2017. Aged for a minimum of 5 years in ex-bourbon casks, this unpeated version is a welcoming addition to the family of the English Whisky Company. Chapter 14 also compliments the heavily peated Chapter 15, and marks another milestone for the distillery.

Awards:

European Whisky of the Year 2017

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017

Wizards of Whisky Awards 2014
Gold – European Whisky

Wizards of Whisky Awards 2014
Silver – Single Malts

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Pale Yellow

ABV: 46%

Nose: The delicate sweetness of baked Danish croissants assailed our noses, bringing with it, a hint of brown sugar, canned lychees and coconut shavings. It reminds us of a bakery in the midst of making something really good. (16 points)

Palate: The whisky is smooth and light, rolling across the tongues with tones of bananas, lemon peels, and caramelised sugars. Tasted like creme brulee with vanilla. (16 points)

Body: Fruity and sweet with all the beautiful notes from bourbon cask maturation, we are definitely impressed when we tasted this well-balanced whisky. (34 points)

Finish: The finish is pleasantly long and dry with a warm oak spice that enhances the overall experience. (15 points)

Total Grade: 81 points

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