South Africa's Three Ships Whisky bags 'World's Best Blended Whisky' award (again!)

The Three Ships Whisky Bourbon Cask has just been crowned World’s Best Blended Whisky at the prestigious 2025 World Whiskies Awards (WWA) in London, hosted by TheDrinksReport.com.

This proudly South African whisky wowed the judges, earning the top spot in the Blended Whisky category and beating fierce competition from iconic whisky-producing countries like Scotland, the US, Japan, and Ireland.

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At this renowned global competition, whiskies from every corner of the world are rigorously blind-tasted by an independent panel of the most esteemed whisky experts.

Each entry is evaluated on appearance, nose, taste, finish, balance, character, and complexity to determine the finest of the fine.

Crafted at the James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington, just an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the Three Ships Bourbon Cask stands out as one of the rare distilleries worldwide that produces both malt and grain whisky under one roof.

Cheers to South African greatness!

"South Africa may be considered a young whisky-making country, but we’ve proven yet again that world-class whisky knows no borders. This marks the third time Three Ships Whisky has earned the World’s Best title and is a testament to local craftsmanship, resilience and ingenuity. We could not be more honoured by the recognition!"

- Walters Uys, Lead Spirits Intrinsic – Heineken Beverages South Africa