Bain's Cape Mountain Single Grain Whisky

Bain’s Cape Mountain is South Africa’s pioneering single grain whisky from James Sedgwick Distillery. Crafted from 100% sun-kissed South African grain and double-matured in first-fill bourbon casks, it delivers a smooth, modern style with luxurious approachability—refined, characterful and gift-worthy for discerning whisky lovers.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of citrus peel, vanilla sugar and warm custard cream drift over hints of nutmeg and toasted oak. The palate is silky and bright: pear and banana folded into honeyed malt, cocoa butter and gentle cardamom. A light, elegant finish returns to sweet grapefruit zest, meadowsweet and soft oak spice.

Key Details

• Producer: James Sedgwick’s Distillery
• Type: Single Grain Whisky
• Region: Western Cape, South Africa
• ABV: 43%
• Volume: 750ml
• Aging/Maturation: Double-matured in first-fill American oak bourbon casks (approx. 3 years, then a further 18–30 months in fresh first-fill bourbon), enhancing sweetness and smoothness.
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, over a large rock, or in the Leopard & Lime highball.

Cocktail Pairings

Leopard & Lime (Bain’s, lime and soda over ice) is crisp and zesty; a classic Japanese-style highball showcases its vanilla and citrus lift. Try a Honey Highball for extra sweetness, or lean richer with a Bain’s Old Fashioned (honey syrup and bitters) where cocoa and oak glide through the finish.

Craftsmanship & Story

Made at Africa’s only commercial whisky distillery, Bain’s is distilled in column stills, then uniquely double-matured in first-fill bourbon casks to amplify vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit. Warm Cape maturation accelerates flavour development, delivering trademark smoothness without sacrificing depth.

Special Features

100% South African grain for a sunny, fruit-forward profile; double maturation for luxurious texture; approachable 43% ABV with seamless sweetness and spice. A versatile, modern grain whisky—equally suited to elegant sipping or elevated long drinks.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated globally for quality and value; highlights include:

• World’s Best Grain Whisky – World Whiskies Awards, 2018.
• World’s Best Grain Whisky – World Whiskies Awards, 2013.
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2024.
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2024.
• Gold – World Whiskies Awards, 2023.
• Gold – IWSC, 2023.
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2023.
• Winner – World Whiskies Awards (category titles across multiple years).

These awards underline Bain’s standing as a benchmark single grain—smooth, expressive and consistently acclaimed.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

Beautifully balanced and unmistakably South African, Bain’s makes a sophisticated gift—ideal for celebrations, thank-yous and corporate occasions—or a dependable house whisky for refined everyday enjoyment.

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