Boplaas has received the highest honour for a South African grain whisky at the prestigious World Whisky Awards competition, announced just days ago in London. Taking centre stage was the Boplaas 10Y0 Rum Cask Whisky, named top grain whisky in its category. It stood out among hundreds of hopefuls from across the globe, including renowned whisky nations such as Japan.
“The World Whisky Awards competition is one of the most comprehensive and highly regarded of its kind. As such, it’s an important benchmark for our style and quality,” says sixth generation Boplaas distiller Daniel Nel. “It’s always very gratifying to be recognised for the lengths we go to in the making of truly exceptional spirits and wines at Boplaas.”
The Nel family in the distillery–Daniel on the left
The 10YO Rum Cask Whisky is a single grain whisky, made from the finest South African yellow maize. It was aged in a combination of first and second-fill ex-bourbon whisky barrels and then finished in casks that were previously used for the making of rum. The result is a sublime beverage with a complex, savoury nose with layers of fruit. The rich palate unfolds with notes of sweetcorn, candied apple, and warm guava. The glorious finish swells and then dissipates slowly into a soft vanilla sweetness.
That wondeerful view
Category winners of the World Whiskies Awards go on to compete against other winners. All country winners then have the chance to become the World’s Best in their category, the results of which will be announced at the Global Dinner in March.
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