Three Ships 7yo Moscato Cask Finish is the first of its kind release! A retail exclusive, selected by and bottled for WhiskyBrother. The peated single malt was matured for 5 years in refill casks and then spent the last 2 years in a Moscato cask (a fortified wine similar to Moscatel sherry). Only 716 bottles were produced, each individually numbered. Non-chillfiltered, naturally coloured and bottled at a high strength of 55.1%. (Please note this release does not have a box/tube.)
Nose: Smouldering hay with burnt brown sugar, sultanas, dried apricots and fresh oak shavings.
Palate: Smoke intensifies to a veld fire and the sweetness softens with generous amounts of nutmeg, ginger and cayenne pepper spice.
Finish: Long and intense with lingering smoke, dried fruit sweetness and chili chocolate.
Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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"My collection now includes this guy, and while it's certainly not the best within the collection, it is a decent whiskey. The first sip is a bit harsh, but this baby develops so well on your palate within a few seconds. That Moscato complexity really shines through. A decent 7 year old from the best distillery in SA."
— Mario (4/5)
"I had ordered this from WB before tasting it with Andy Watts at the distillery during a wonderful evening tasting. I love the sweet fruit and sugar on the nose, the sweet and spice on the palate and the wonderful smooth and long finish - all with touches of smoke that linger. My favourite Three Ships/Bains/JSD release from 2019 and the decision was a tough one given the range and quality that has been released during the year. Looking forward to more - buy this while you can!!"
— Hardy M. (5/5)
"Very different from your regular dram, lots of hidden complexity. Take your time and savour it."
— Derek N. (5/5)
"By a country mile, this is the best Whiskybrother exclusive release that I have had the privilege of tasting! On the nose, what I can only describe as a wonderfully smoky, almost ashy/ forest fire peat with incredibly inviting toasted oak and some spice. On the palate, a big hit of that thoroughly enjoyable peat at first which balances with lovely notes of sweet green Apple and butterscotch. The finish is long, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. What a phenomenal, full bodied whisky that is full of complexity yet incredibly balanced and enjoyable. One just gets lost in enjoyment with this dram. It is dangerously moreish. I cannot recommend highly enough!"
— Alex W. (5/5)
