Sullivans Cove 16 Year Old Old & Rare French Oak Second-Fill TD0346 Whisky

About This Whisky

Sullivans Cove 16 Year Old Old & Rare French Oak Second-Fill TD0346 is a single cask whisky distilled in December 2008 and decanted in February 2025. Matured for 16 years in a single 300L French oak second-fill cask, it was bottled at 47.3% ABV with a yield of only 447 bottles. The second-fill cask allows the distillery's spirit character to remain prominent alongside a softer oak influence, bringing together dark jammy berries, aromatic spice and bright fruit. Each bottle is presented in a handmade solid oak presentation box and includes a letter from the Distillery Manager.

Tasting Notes

Nose: An inviting array of honeycomb and maple syrup sets the stage, intertwined with the soft spice of whole coriander seed and the depth of Assam tea. Pimento and dried orange peel lend a layered complexity, while a playful touch of green jelly weaves through. A broad, buttery note rounds out the aroma, hinting at a luxurious texture to come.

Palate: A sweet, gently structured tannin reminiscent of a well-made sweet espresso greets the palate. Vanilla bean paste unfurls alongside honey muffins and candied fruits, brightened by orange peel. The palate’s confection section plays like an orchestra: cola, sherbet, and glacé cherry - all in harmony.

Finish: A seamless transition from confection to a waxy texture with a gentle tannin edge. The finish lingers with beautiful length, carrying black tea, cardamom, and cinnamon, while caramelised banana - in butter and brown sugar - takes centre stage. Notes of macadamia nuts and honey add further depth, while a touch of cayenne, without the heat, adds an intriguing final flourish.

About the Distillery

Sullivans Cove is a Tasmanian distillery based in Cambridge, Tasmania. Its Old & Rare releases showcase some of Australia's oldest whiskies, made possible by the distillery's commitment to long-term maturation in full-size barrels since 1994. Sullivans Cove's French Oak whiskies helped establish Australian whisky internationally, with the range winning World's Best honours in 2014 and 2019.

Specifications

• Age: 16 Years
• Distillery: Sullivans Cove
• Cask Number: TD0346
• Cask Type: 300L French Oak Second-Fill
• Filled: 22 December 2008
• Decanted: 21 February 2025
• Alcohol: 47.3% ABV
• Bottles Produced: 447
• Country: Australia
• Region: Tasmania