Sullivans Cove American Oak Ex-Bourbon Single Cask Single Malt Whisky 700ml (TD0342)

Product Information: The American Oak ex-Bourbon single casks are some of their most awarded and esteemed expressions. Aged in American Oak ex-Bourbon casks, this oak varietal beautifully enhances Sullivan Cove’s distinctive and fruity spirit. With a robust malt base, it unfolds layers of vanilla, caramel, coconut, fruit, and delicate hints of white floral and herbal notes. As single cask bottlings, every batch presents distinct nuances, reflecting the character of each barrel. Cask number ‘TD0342’ was distilled in December of 2008 and decanted in November of 2023, maturing at 14 years, 8 months, in single 200-litre, first-fill American oak bourbon cask. Yielding just 215 bottles in total, this whisky is bottled at a strength of 47.1%. Maker: In 1994, on remote island at the far end of the world, a distillery was brought to life from humble beginnings. Away from the whisky establishment, Sullivans Cove were free to explore and perfect their process. Informed by the past and inspired by possible. Bringing a distinctly Tasmanian twist to a whisky craft, shaped by centuries of practice. 20 years later, their commitment to carefully crafting exceptional whisky, inspired by nature and patiently aged, was rewarded when Sullivans Cove was named the World’s Best Whisky. Overnight the secret was out. Special things were quietly happening on this small ‘Apple Isle’, and whisky lovers globally were intrigued. In a world of instant gratification and impatient consumption, Sullivans Cove offer an alternative. Genuinely rare whisky which can’t be rushed, and which can never be replicated. Philosophy: Distilled in Hobart, Tasmania, Sullivans Cove single malt is made using traditional methods and 100% Tasmanian ingredients. Inspired by nature and patiently aged the distillers aim to seek the sublime. Each cask is nurtured to it’s natural peak, thousands of tiny decisions go into helping each cask reach its full potential. No two batches will be the same and every batch an opportunity for exploration. Tasmania has some of the cleanest water in world, making it an ideal place for producing world class whisky. Tasmania also has some of the best barley growing land in Australia. The combination of good water and good grain is the foundation of all high-end whisky. 100% Tasmanian malted barley is used to make all Sullivans Cove whiskies. The wash is brewed locally by brewers with decades of experience before being double distilled in a unique, Tasmanian built pot still (lovingly called Myrtle). The first distillation, known as the “wash run” produces “low wines” of about 20% abv. The low wines are then put back through the still for the “spirit run” to produce a spirt of around 70% abv. This spirit is then diluted to 63.5% abv before it enters into the casks for ageing. The majority of whiskies are aged in either 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels, or 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels. Allowed to mature over many years in the unique Tasmanian climate – generally between nine and eighteen years. Nose – Leather, Wood Shavings, Exotic Fruits Leather and wood shavings from freshly cut wood. Like someone had just planed timber. Mahogany and nuts. The morning dew of summer meadows. Mild exotic fruits. Light vanilla. Floral, smooth, fruity and fresh! Palate – Citrus Peel, Malted Milkshake, Smoke Smooth and strong with caramel and fresh oak. Lots of toffee, oily and full. Vanilla and wee smoke. Finish – Smooth, Ginger Spice, Black Pepper Superb whisky, fresh and versatile, characteristic and exotic! You can really sense that this Australian whisky was made with rainforest water. Everything is smoothly in balance, even though the palate is full of usually so dominant notes. Leather and wood shavings from freshly cut wood. Like someone had just planed timber. Mahogany and nuts. The morning dew of summer meadows. Mild exotic fruits. Light vanilla. Floral, smooth, fruity and fresh! Smooth and strong with caramel and fresh oak. Lots of toffee, oily and full. Vanilla and wee smoke. Revisiting the dram gives me pineapple juice, crispy citrus and smooth vanilla. The vanilla notes are just perfect, like velvet on your palate. Sugar cane and milk toffee lingers nicely too. Superb whisky, fresh and versatile, characteristic and exotic! You can really sense that this Australian whisky was made with rainforest water. Everything is smoothly in balance, even though the palate is full of usually so dominant notes. – WhiskyRant.com, 99 Points. Very steady structurally; the oak is very well integrated into the spirit and never overbears. It’s wholesome (fruity) and treaty (sweet stuff), and all your classic milkshake flavours are in here! Fun, delicious, and very well put together. Win.- Heather Tillott, Head