Three Ships Whisky does SA proud with seven international awards
In a first for South African whisky, Three Ships whisky won seven awards, including a double gold medal, at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
South Africa’s multi-award winning
Three Ships Whisky once again proved why it stands tall among the best whisky producers in the world – taking home no less than seven sought-after awards at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2021 – among these a top Best in Show award for its Three Ships Whisky 5 Year Old.
This superior blend of malt and grain whiskies with its full peaty character and smooth finish was named Best Other Whisky and earned a double gold medal. This is a first for South African whisky and an exceptional moment.
Record SA win for Three Ships Whisky at SFWSC 2021
South Africa s Three Ships Whisky snatched up seven awards at the international San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2021; among the seven was the sought-after Best in Show award for the brand s Three Ships Whisky 5 Year Old.
This blend of malt and grain whiskies with its full peaty character and smooth finish was named Best Other Whisky and earned a Double Gold medal.
Seven is now the record number of awards won by a South African whisky at the SFWSC.
In addition, Three Ships Whisky scooped two Double Golds for the Three Ships Whisky 10 Year Old Single Malt and Three Ships Whisky 11 Year Old Single Malt Shiraz Cask Finish – part of Master Distiller Andy Watt’s annual limited-edition Master’s Collection.
SA distillery leading the way in sustainability
SA distillery leading the way in sustainability
By Jeandré van der Walt
April 28, 2021 at 3:36 pm
James Sedgwick Distillery is the only commercial whisky distillery in Africa. Jeandré van der Walt visited the facility in Wellington to learn how it turns waste to wealth through green technology innovations.
James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington was recently named the world‘s best sustainable distillery.
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James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington in the Western Cape, home to Three Ships Whisky and Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, was recently named the world’s best sustainable distillery at the 2020 Icons of Whisky Awards.