Sullivans Cove Double Cask
A malty, honey fuelled dram.
1 November 2022
Type
Cask
Age
ABV
Country
Region
Port cask, Bourbon cask
Single Malt Whisky
45%
No age statement
Australia
Tasmania
Rating
Flavour profile
Light, Floral, Woody
Cream, Malt, Fruit, Vanilla, Oak
Tasting notes
A wee drams review
An inviting whisky with plenty of creamy vanilla coming through from the bourbon barrels. Winter spice adds depth, and melds beautifully with notes of malt and sweet honey.
Let's cut to the chase...Is this bottle worth the price tag? If you're an Aussie whisky enthusiast looking to add to your collection or enjoy, sure, why not. But if you're just setting out, make no mistake there's plenty of equal or better drams on the market, heck, you could even purchase 2-3 bottles for the same price. Don't get us wrong, we're big fans of Sullivans Cove, but in this instance, demand continues to outweigh supply, so we'll probably continue to see this dram's price rise.
About the distillery
In 1994, on an island at the far end of the world, a distillery was born from humble beginnings. Away from the hard stare of the whisky establishment, we were free to explore and perfect our process. We were informed by the past, but also inspired by the possible. Bringing a distinctly Tasmanian twist to a whisky craft, shaped by centuries of practice.
Slowly, we reconnected with the ‘why’ of whisky.
20 years later, this 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 island, and whisky lovers globally were intrigued.
At the opposite end of the globe to whisky’s original birthplace, Sullivans Cove was turning the whisky world on its head. Obsessively and slowly handcrafting single cask whisky, with no two batches the same. Each, an opportunity for exploration. Today, we remain committed to seeking the sublime.
At our distillery in Hobart, we use our human senses to nurture each cask to its natural peak. A thousand tiny decisions go into helping each batch of whisky reach its full potential.
Beyond putting Tasmanian and Australian whisky on the global map, we hope to help cultivate a new generation of whisky lovers. Discerning seekers, who are looking to experience something out of the ordinary, and who appreciate our intimate and heartfelt approach to handcrafted whisky distilling.
In a world of instant gratification and impatient consumption, we offer an alternative. Genuinely rare whisky which can’t be rushed, and which can never be replicated.