Cask Nº TD0083

This Year's Dark Horse

€454,95 EUR
€454,95 EUR

A rare example of our “ex-Sullivans” style, this cask has only ever held our spirit, resulting in a whisky that’s been adored by all who try it.
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“This is whisky in its purest form – an extremely rare cask that has only held Sullivans Cove whisky. It’s like a double dose of Sullivans Cove spirit, creating its own unique style separate from our ex-Bourbon and second-fill casks.”

Ash Pryor, Head of Hospitality

Sometimes a whisky surprises us

When we decanted 17 Year Old Cask Nº TD0083 in October of 2023, it sat quietly in our warehouse, waiting for its moment to shine.

While other Old & Rare American Oak casks took the limelight (like when Cask Nº TD0033 was awarded Australia’s Best Single Cask Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards), this one was put into the Tasting Room at our Visitor Experience without fanfare.

Time and again, our guests at the distillery chose this whisky as their favourite from our tasting flights.

Unlike our other American Oak casks, this whisky was matured in a 300L hogshead that has only ever held Sullivans Cove spirit. While we might describe our other whiskies as “ex-Bourbon” or “ex-Apera”, this one is perhaps best described as “ex-Sullivans”.

The result allows our spirit style to be enjoyed in its purest form, with subtle oak notes presenting as spice alongside a delicious savoury body unlike anything else in the Sullivans Cove range.

Cask Info

Cask Type Ex-Sullivans Cove

Cask Nº TD0083

Age 17 Years, 6 Months

Filled On March 15, 2006

Decanted On October 11, 2023

Bottles 402

Alc/Vol 49.5%

17 Year Old American Oak Ex-Sullivans (TD0083)

Tasting notes

Nose

Murky fruity funk, sour cherries, sherbet, cinnamon, star anise, herbs, popcorn, blackcurrant.

Palate

Smooth and full-bodied, figs, peaches, raspberry jam, nuts, quince paste, saline.

Finish

Jammy Gamay, chocolate bullets, roasted pumpkin, fennel, coriander, cinnamon, treacle.

“Deeply herbal and savoury, with a full body that makes this quite intriguing. Oak influence presents through spice, while the spirit shines in fennel/anise notes. Another long-aged second-fill cask yielding delicious results and exceptional balance.”

Sullivans Cove Sensory Team