Single Malt
DOUBLE CASK
Batch Nº: DC116
A symphony of layered flavours, seamlessly balancing mature complexity with vibrant notes that evolve beautifully.
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Cask info
Double Cask
Double Cask DC116's youngest component was aged 6 years, and its oldest component was aged 17 years. Maturing in a combination of French and American oak, DC117 was bottled at 48% and yielded 1,271 bottles.
Sullivans Cove Double Cask epitomises the art of blending, created by Distillery Manager, Heather Tillott and the Sullivans Cove Distillery Sensory Team. This exceptional single malt whisky marries the distinctive qualities of French and American oak casks in every small batch. Adorned with both tropical and stone fruits, sweet notes of caramel and vanilla, spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, plus nutty, floral and herbal nuances that all contribute to the intricate flavour profile. Double Cask offers unparalleled complexity and length, a testament to its meticulous craftsmanship.
DETAILS
DC116
6 - 17 Years
26/08/2017
31/01/2024
1271
48%
"An absolute symphony of flavours, seamlessly moving from dark, funky tropical fruits on the nose to a palate rich with fruit, confectionery, and playful oak spice. The intricate balance, with nuances of mature complexity up to 17 years old harmonising with vibrant younger elements, is beautifully struck. Incredible balance. As the whisky breathes and opens up in the glass, each pass reveals a new layer."
Sullivans Cove Sensory Team
TASTING NOTES
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Nose
Opening dark and deep with funky tropical fruits! If this whisky were a song, the bass notes are leading the way. The influence of some very old, very delicious wine casks is immediately notable. Sweet fig jam and chilli & pineapple jam move into warm treacle and duck confit. Leather, balsa wood and strawberry coulis comes next, and as the nose opens with air, the fruit profile broadens – spiced apple puree, mandarin, apple syrup, pineapple, berry tisane, and bursts of fresh orange. An incredibly bewitching nose with so much going on. One could sit with just the aroma for hours
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Palate
Classic Sullivans Cove notes of brine and bright orange greet the palate – a beautiful and cohesive transition. Alight with tingly tannins and playful oak spice, the structure is broad, initially oak-driven, and quickly opening into a world of fruit and confectionery. Soft and silky texture carries notes of grape jelly and apple & rhubarb crumble into bubble-gum, lavender, sherbet, guava and passionfruit. The savoury elements from the nose (duck confit and leather) join the brine note and rest below all, weaving a delightfully balanced yet far-reaching profile.
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Finish
What a personality! Confectionary carries the journey over to the finish with icy poles, custard, and musk. More guava meets raspberry jubes, and there is a flash of crunchy sour fruit (think green apple skins and underripe peach). The finish lingers with softness, nutty undertones and beautiful texture.
“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.”