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Sullivans Cove Rare Double Cask Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky 700ml (DC115)

Sullivans Cove Rare Double Cask Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky 700ml (DC115)

Name: Sullivans Cove Rare Double Cask Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky 700ml (DC115)
Brand: Sullivans Cove
SKU: SCRDCTSMWDC115
Price: 552.00 NZD
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This single malt whisky is aged in a combination of French and American oak casks, every tiny batch expressing the unique characteristics of both styles. With incredible complexity and length, Double Cask has a rich palate of sweet malt, dried apricots, honey and freshly baked bread. DC115 is crafted from small parcels of 10 distinct single casks, and bottled at 47.7% ABV. With the oldest component aged 17 years and the youngest at 6 years, it unfolds with layers of complexity.

Winner of Best Australian Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards 2018, Sullivans Cove Double Cask is always non-chill filtered and additive free.

Maker

Sullivans Cove

Varietal

Whisky

Country

Australia

Region

Tasmania

ABV

47.7%

Bottle size

700ml

Seamlessly weaving together a rich tapestry of flavours and textures, complemented by hints of brine, confectionery, earthiness, and the careful marriage of French oak and American oak.

— Miranda Lidgerwood, Sensory Panel

Founded in 1994 in Hobart, Tasmania, Sullivans Cove Distillery has established itself as a pioneer in the world of single malt whisky. With a focus on creating the finest expressions of Tasmanian whisky, Sullivans Cove has garnered global recognition, including being named World’s Best Whisky three times in 2014, 2018, and 2019. The distillery's success lies in its dedication to small-batch production, using only 100% Tasmanian ingredients and traditional distilling methods.

Operating in one of the most pristine environments for whisky production, Sullivans Cove distillery uses the region’s pure, clean water and fertile barley-growing land to craft its exceptional whiskies. From the unique Tasmanian-built pot still known as "Myrtle" to the bespoke barrel maturation process, every aspect of Sullivans Cove’s production reflects the distillery’s commitment to excellence.

Sullivans Cove is rooted in the belief that whisky should never be rushed. With each cask nurtured to its natural peak, the distillery's philosophy embraces patience, precision, and quality. By using only the finest Tasmanian malted barley and pure local water, Sullivans Cove produces a whisky that is unique to its environment.

The distillery’s commitment to producing world-class whiskies is reflected in its small-batch, single cask approach, where no two batches are the same. This dedication to craftsmanship, paired with the natural elements of Tasmania, allows Sullivans Cove to create whiskies with unparalleled depth and character. Their focus on minimal intervention and maximum expression means each bottle tells a story of its own, embodying the subtleties and complexities of its unique terroir.

Tasting notes

NOSE
Brine, Confectionery, Earth

The first thing to note from the nose is the wonderful buttery nasal texture, absolutely unctuous! Savoury, fatty, syrupy and briny notes come next (roasted Brazil nuts, maple syrup, pork crackling, miso butter). As the deep savoury notes mingle with boiled lemon lollies, barley sugars and warm apple cider in the mid-section, a beautifully fresh and green herbal layer takes its place amongst the top notes, progressing into a broad and all-encompassing fruit profile of orchard fruits (nashi pear, apple), tropical fruits (kiwi, watermelon), and stone fruits (nectarine, plum, peach). As the nose moves forward, Fruit Tingles join the lemon lolly note along with aloe vera, and a wave of sherbety super-sweet confection (specifically Flying Saucers, a lolly with a crisp wafer outside and sherbet inside).

PALATE
Bright, Nashi Pear, Firm Oak

With a bright and fruit-forward entry to the palate, the spirit opens – thick, juicy and full of watermelon and nashi pear, backed by the firm structure of oak with various subtle confectionary notes. The briny miso note, also spirit-derived, works in tandem with the fruity notes before a wave of chalk love-heart candies and citrus come forward. Next comes a gorgeous nutty depth, enhanced by the earthy and fruity base notes of eucalyptus, spiced mango chutney and biscuity malt - this is a beautifully formed palate with great dimension and structure.

FINISH
Watermelon Hard Candies, Oak Spice, Tangerine

The most beautiful wave of watermelon welcomes the finish, in all its forms! Watermelon taffy, watermelon hard candies and fresh watermelon with the rind. A playful burst of oak spice livens up the back, and at the same time, a flush of mandarin peel and tangerine coats the palate. The texture is thick, and the finish lingers with sweet citrus, the gentle and broad grip of American oak, and the fine tannin of French oak, provide a long-lasting structure.

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