Sullivans Cove French Oak Ex-Apera Single Cask Single Malt Whisky TD0821 700ml

About This Whisky

A 10-year-old Tasmanian single malt drawn from Cask Nº TD0821. Filled on 10 November 2015 and decanted on 20 November 2025, the whisky matured in a single 225-litre French oak ex-Apera cask. Its fortified wine cask maturation brings together bright, sticky fruits, herbal notes and distinctive French oak spice. The cask yielded only 367 bottles at 47.6% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Nose: An opulent and expressive bouquet, opening with dark fruits and confectionery sweetness. Notes of blackcurrant syrup, poached apple and banana purée mingle with brown sugar, toffee and chocolate mousse. Subtle hints of cola syrup and spiced soda emerge, layered with allspice and gentle baking spices. A touch of lifted esters adds intrigue, balancing the richness with a refined aromatic brightness.

Palate: Full-bodied and enveloping, with a luscious, fruit-forward character. Ripe blackberry and cherry compote lead into poached pear, dried apricot and quince paste. Layers of dates and prunes bring depth, complemented by warming oak spices – nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Hints of gingerbread and dark malt add complexity, while a gentle dryness provides structure and balance to the whisky’s generous sweetness.

Finish: Long, silky and indulgent. Lingering notes of cola, espresso and dark chocolate give way to liquorice and spiced wine. A rich, dessert-like character unfolds – tiramisu, condensed milk and dried fruits – wrapped in a velvety texture. The influence of fortified wine cask maturation remains evident throughout, delivering a deeply satisfying and moreish conclusion.

About the Distillery

Sullivans Cove produces handcrafted single malt whisky in Tasmania. Its highly sought-after French oak releases showcase the distillery’s distinctive spirit alongside bright fruits, herbal notes and the rich spice imparted by French oak.

Specifications

• Age: 10 Years
• Spirit Type: Single Malt Whisky
• Distillery: Sullivans Cove Distillery
• Cask Type: 225L French Oak Ex-Apera Cask
• Cask Number: TD0821
• Filled On: 10 November 2015
• Decanted On: 20 November 2025
• Production Size: 367 Bottles
• Alcohol: 47.6% ABV
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Region: Tasmania
• Country: Australia