Cask Nº SC0387

French Oak Ex-Tasmanian Pinot Noir

£370.00 GBP
£370.00 GBP

A deeply expressive whisky balancing fresh Pinot Noir with the slow-developed depth of toasting and age - layered, complex, and unmistakably Sullivans Cove.

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“A whisky that captures the full spectrum of wine cask maturation, where fresh Pinot Noir fruit meets the slow-developed depth of toasting and age. The high-impact oak of the barrique is evident, yet never overshadows the spirit’s identity. This release highlights the potential of wine cask maturation in Australia - layered, complex, and deeply expressive - while remaining true to Sullivans Cove’s uncompromising approach to balance and character.”

Sullivans Cove Sensory Team

French Oak Ex-Tasmanian Pinot Noir

French Oak ex-Pinot Noir Single Cask SC0387 was distilled in August of 2017 and decanted in September of 2024 maturing at 7 years in a single 225L French oak ex-pinot noir cask. Bottled unflocked and unfiltered at 46.1% ABV, this cask yielded just 379 bottles.

Sullivans Cove French Oak has become a legend. One of the most sought-after whiskies in the world, and the style that put the Australian whisky industry on the map after winning World’s Best at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014, 2019, and again in 2026.

Aged in a French oak ex-Tasmanian pinot noir cask, this whisky embodies the coming together of Sullivans Cove Distillery and our powerhouse Australian wine industry, creating an elegant, fruit-driven, and complex whisky. As a single cask bottling, every tiny batch is different, expressing the unique characteristics of each barrel.

Cask Info

Cask Type French Oak

Cask Nº SC0387

Age 7 Years

Filled On August 26, 2017

Decanted On September 19, 2024

Bottles 379

Alc/Vol 46.1%

French Oak Ex-Pinot Noir (SC0387)

Tasting notes

Nose

Nutty warmth - walnuts and pecan pie - meets eucalyptus, ginger, and kunzea, shifting between freshness and spice. Blackcurrant jelly and crème de cassis bring a dark fruit intensity, tempered by tea leaves, balsa wood, and the aged depth of an old tobacco box. Gamey truffle and slow-cooked richness evoke beef bourguignon, while leather, palo santo, and sandalwood incense add weight. Preserved lemon and passionfruit pulp brighten the profile, softening into vanilla slice. A floral thread - rose, cherry blossom, or violet - drifts through licorice, clove, mocha, and dark cherries.

Palate

Silky and seamless, with a luxurious mouthfeel. A bright burst of green frogs and lime cordial gives way to layers of crème brûlée, raspberry jam, and coconut. Earthy mocha and oak spice build structure, while palo santo, clove, and tea leaves from the nose carry through. The interplay of sweetness and savoury depth is striking, as jammy red fruits weave through toasted oak and warming spice. Expressive yet refined, with remarkable balance.

Finish

Elegantly structured, with fine oak grip supporting the spirit’s natural weight. The briny character of Sullivans Cove comes to the fore, intertwined with anise and mandarin pith. Red jellybeans and truffle settle into a wave of dark chocolate richness, lifted by white pepper and clove. A final mineral flicker - subtle and precise - adds a finishing touch to a long, resonant close.