Sullivans Cove : American Oak Ex-Bourbon Single Cask (TD0165)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Sullivans Cove American Oak Ex-Bourbon Single Cask (TD0165)

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals coconut cream accompanied by a deep malty twist. Waxy notes of rose and geranium mingle with spearmint. Caramelized apples sit alongside stewed peaches, marshmallows, and maraschino cherries. Maple syrup and ripe boysenberries round out this generous aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, the thick texture unveils dried apricots and canned peaches, lifted by mandarin zest. Bright herbal notes join spices, vanilla, and ice cream. Pecan pie adds a gourmet dimension to the whole. The finish offers light cream, Arnott's Orange Cream biscuits, passion fruit, kiwi, peach, and a banana smoothie. The overall profile is marked by richness and silkiness.

Food pairings and serving moments

This single malt is ideally enjoyed neat at room temperature to fully appreciate its creamy richness and aromatic complexity. A few drops of water can reveal additional nuances.

A rich and creamy Tasmanian single malt whisky aged in bourbon casks

Sullivans Cove, a pioneer of Tasmanian whisky

Founded in 1994 in Hobart, Tasmania and established since 2004 in Cambridge, Sullivans Cove embodies the rise of Australian whisky. Relaunched in the early 2000s by Patrick Maguire, master distiller and key figure of the House, the distillery gained international acclaim in 2014 when its French Oak Single Cask HH0525 was crowned “World's Best Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards. In 2016, the company was taken over by a Melbourne-based family group led by Adam Sable, continuing a craft approach focused on single cask and small batch bottlings. Independent and renowned for the precision of its maturations in French and American oak casks, Sullivans Cove has established itself as one of the most awarded distilleries in the country, while showcasing Tasmania’s unique terroir.

American Oak Ex-Bourbon Single Cask TD0165: the expression of a unique cask

Sullivans Cove’s American Oak range highlights the influence of American oak casks that previously held bourbon. The Australian whisky TD0165 represents the culmination of 13 years of maturation in a unique Tasmanian environment, where climatic variations foster optimal interaction between the spirit and the wood. This single cask philosophy ensures that each bottle offers an authentic, unrepeatable tasting experience, reflecting Tasmania’s exceptional terroir and the expertise of this award-winning distillery. Bottled at 47.5% and presented in a luxurious case, this unpeated whisky showcases Sullivans Cove’s artisanal approach to single cask bottlings. Every bottle from this unique cask expresses the specific characteristics of this particular maturation, making each release an irreplaceable expression of Tasmanian know-how.