Sullivans Cove 14 year old French Oak Cask #TD0287 (700ml, 47.2% ABV)

• Colour: 
• Nose: A warm and inviting entry opens with notes of orange marmalade on toast and freshly baked sourdough bread, moving quickly to fruity-sweet complexities of peach, crushed strawberries, and yellow sherbet. After 14 years and 8 months of maturation, to be greeted by qualities of Sullivans Cove spirit (citrus, fruit) and grain is a wonderful thing, telling us that spirit and oak are in harmony here and this single cask has found a place of harmony and balance. As the whisky opens, the first inklings of French oak are released (toasty char and beguiling, sweet spice), and the nose travels gracefully between the elements with harmony and flow as the toasted, sweetly spied oak merges with golden kiwi as we move to the palate.
• Palate: An extremely seamless transition to the palate; the fruits are knocking at the door (kiwi leading the way) as the whisky swells with a soft and supple texture. Jammie Dodgers and rum & raisin ice cream meet lush notes of passionfruit and a slightly floral, malty nuance driven by buttered scones, dark chocolate chip muffins and vanilla buttercream. There is a gingery cola note that underpins the lot, and as the palate progresses, the French oak qualities deepen, giving an oak-driven weight to the back palate that creates further depth.
• Finish: The beguiling dark side of this single cask emerges upon transition to the finish. The Jammie Dodgers and dark chocolate chip muffins from the palate morph into cocoa, raisins, and continue to gain intensity, mingling with hazelnut to provide notes of Ferrero Rocher and hazelnut dark chocolate praline. More French oak spice is released (allspice, ginger) and distinctly Sullivans Cove citrus notes surface again creating an earthy chocolate/orange note. The finish trails off with long length and sweet, oaky, maple syrup.

Sullivans Cove Distillery, located in the picturesque region of Tasmania, is renowned for crafting some of the finest single malt whiskies in the world. Established in 1994, Sullivans Cove has risen to global prominence, earning numerous awards, including the prestigious title of "World’s Best Single Malt" at the World Whiskies Awards. The distillery's whisky is produced in small batches using traditional methods and Tasmania’s pristine natural resources, resulting in spirits that are rich, complex, and full of character. Each bottle captures the essence of Tasmania’s pure air, water, and climate, offering a taste of the island's rugged beauty.

What sets Sullivans Cove apart is its meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality. Every whisky is aged in French or American oak barrels, allowing it to mature gracefully in the distillery's coastal environment. The result is a portfolio of highly sought-after whiskies, known for their depth of flavor, smoothness, and long-lasting finish. Visitors to the distillery can explore the whisky-making process firsthand, with guided tours and tastings that highlight the craftsmanship behind each bottle. Sullivans Cove has become a symbol of Tasmania's thriving whisky scene, representing the perfect blend of tradition and innovation in every drop.