XO Double Cask Brandy
Cask Nº: DCB005
A collaboration between Sullivans Cove Distillery and the thriving Tasmanian wine industry.
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Double Cask Brandy
Sullivans Cove XO Double Cask Brandy DCB005 is a marriage of brandies from five different casks, all aged between nine and fifteen years. Utilising both American and French oak casks, DCB005 was distilled from a variety of Tasmanian wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and bottled at 49% ABV.
Sullivans Cove XO Double Cask Brandy was born from a collaboration between Sullivans Cove Distillery and the thriving Tasmanian wine industry, when over ten years ago we were given the opportunity to distill wines from the Huon Valley. The result is a spirit of incredible depth and character, matured for many years by the unique Tasmanian climate.
DETAILS
DCB005
9 Years +
07/05/2009
23/01/2019
49%
"The spirit’s character is unmistakable, with the lively complexity of an eau-de-vie blend. It nods to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay single casks, yet stands apart with a unique harmony of flavours that feel at once familiar and entirely unexpected. A journey from fresh and floral to dried and spiced, full of evolution and surprise."
Sullivans Cove Sensory Team
TASTING NOTES
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Nose
A delicate dance of cherry blossom and quince paste unfurls, with honey weaving through. Sweet iced tea mingles with ripe white nectarine, bringing a sun-soaked warmth. There’s a subtle sugar cane sweetness - whether it's fresh juice or the earthy scent of bagasse, it’s wonderfully evocative. Yuzu peel adds a citrus snap, balanced by buttery shortbread and the richness of milk chocolate. As the bouquet deepens, walnuts and muscatels emerge, underscored by the heady aroma of tropical blossoms.
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Palate
Silken, with a medium-full body that coats the palate. Cocoa gives way to the comforting notes of lamington, while that distinctive sugar cane from the nose evolves into bright lemon and sweet grape juice. White chocolate smooths the edges, allowing nectarine, mango, and kiwi to take centre stage, before strawberries and cream bring a playful sweetness. In a surprising twist, pastis or absinthe-like herbal notes - aniseed, rounded and bold - join the symphony. The oak structure, subtle at first, grows with a gentle grip, adding balance and complexity.
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Finish
An Earl Grey tea bitterness entwines seamlessly with cinnamon, a clear reminder of the oak’s influence. Tropical fruits return with intensity, led by dragon fruit's vibrant burst, before transitioning into the softer sweetness of dried fruits - apricot, dates, and figs - layered with the rich nuttiness of walnuts. A touch of lime zest sharpens the profile, adding brightness, while a lingering pastis note leaves a final herbal touch, evoking an elegant, slightly aniseed finish. Each element plays in harmony, creating a finish that evolves with depth and intrigue.
“Our dedication to long-term maturation has remained the same since 1994, enabling us to consistently release Australia’s oldest whiskies, a choice underpinned by one ethos - the whisky comes good when the whisky comes good; we don’t bottle to a schedule, instead, we are guided by the liquid.”
“Our dedication to long-term maturation has remained the same since 1994, enabling us to consistently release Australia’s oldest whiskies, a choice underpinned by one ethos - the whisky comes good when the whisky comes good; we don’t bottle to a schedule, instead, we are guided by the liquid.”