Special features: Bain's Cape Mountain Single Grain Whisky is the first single grain whisky from South Africa, produced at the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, Western Cape. The whisky is made from 100% South African corn and initially matures for three years in first-fill bourbon barrels. This is followed by an additional maturation of 18 to 30 months in fresh first-fill bourbon barrels. The bottling has an alcohol content of 40% and has a natural color.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose presents itself sweet and slightly floral with aromas of banana, honey, toffee, and roasted hazelnuts.
Palate: On the palate, the whisky shows balanced notes of cocoa butter and vanilla, accompanied by spicy accents and oak aromas.
Finish: The finish is long, warming, and smooth, characterized by coconut, cream, and spices.
Distillery/Bottler: The James Sedgwick Distillery is the producer of Bain's Cape Mountain Single Grain Whisky. Here, emphasis is placed on the use of 100% South African corn, and the whisky undergoes a careful maturation process in bourbon barrels. This approach highlights the whisky's unique identity.