Product Information:
Filled on 09/06/2006 and decanted on 31/01/2024, this remarkable 17-year maturation of Sullivans Cove's American Oak Second-Fill Single Cask (TD0107) offers a rare opportunity to experience the culmination of meticulous care and craftsmanship.
Aromas and flavours evoke malt milkshake and crème brûlée, adding a creamy depth balanced with lime sorbet freshness. Matured for 17 years in a single 200L American oak second-fill cask, this bottling yielded just 192 bottles at 47.6% ABV.
Sullivans Cove Second-Fill casks are a truly special part of the distillery. Selected American Oak and French Oak barrels are refilled, which imparts a gentler oak profile, allowing the whisky’s spirit to shine. The range includes Old & Rare refill casks and features a more restrained, delicate style that has become a favourite among staff and fans alike. The Second-Fill range captures the distillery’s distinct spirit character in its purest form.
Maker:
In 1994, on a remote island at the far end of the world, Sullivans Cove distillery was brought to life from humble beginnings. Far from the traditional whisky establishment, Sullivans Cove was free to explore and perfect its process. Informed by tradition yet inspired by possibility, they brought a distinctly Tasmanian twist to a craft shaped by centuries of practice. Two decades later, their dedication to carefully crafting exceptional whisky, inspired by nature and patiently aged, was rewarded when Sullivans Cove was named the World’s Best Whisky. Suddenly, the world knew what was happening on this small 'Apple Isle,' and whisky lovers everywhere were intrigued.
In a world of instant gratification, Sullivans Cove offers something different: a rare whisky that cannot be rushed and will never be replicated.
Philosophy:
Distilled in Hobart, Tasmania, Sullivans Cove single malt whisky is made using traditional methods and 100% Tasmanian ingredients. Inspired by nature and patiently aged, Sullivans Cove distillers seek to craft the sublime. Each cask is nurtured to its natural peak, with thousands of tiny decisions shaping the whisky. No two batches are the same, making each release an opportunity for exploration.
Tasmania’s pure, clean water and rich barley-growing land make it an ideal location for producing world-class whisky. This combination of high-quality water and grain is the foundation of all Sullivans Cove whiskies.
All Sullivans Cove whiskies are made from 100% Tasmanian malted barley. The wash is brewed locally by experienced brewers and then double-distilled in a unique Tasmanian-built pot still, affectionately known as "Myrtle." The first distillation, known as the "wash run," produces low wines of around 20% ABV, which are then distilled again during the "spirit run" to produce a spirit of around 70% ABV. This spirit is diluted to 63.5% ABV before entering the casks for ageing.
Most whiskies are aged in either 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels or 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels, maturing for many years in Tasmania’s unique climate—typically between nine and eighteen years.
Nose - Myrtle, Deep Vanilla, Malt Milkshake
Boysenberry ice cream melting into lemon myrtle, lime sorbet, while a malt milkshake and crème brûlée add a creamy depth
Palate - White Chocolate, Buttery Short Bread, Floral Note
Dried apple wheels blend with vanilla seeds. The sweetness is enhanced by white chocolate and buttery shortbread, with sugared almonds adding a nutty touch. A bright burst of orange blossom water in the corners brings a lively, floral note.
Finish - Crème Pâtissière, Pomelo, Brown Sugars
A sweet, ripe grapefruit leaning towards pomelo adds a citrusy brightness. The finish is rounded out with rich, browned sugars, evoking sticky date.
Bottle Information
Barrel Number - TD0107
Bottle Number - various of 192
Filled Date - 09/06/2006
Decanted On - 31/01/2024
The Finer Details
Style - Whisky
Country - Australia
Region - Tasmania
Bottle Size - 700ml
ABV - 47.6%
