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Single Cask

French Oak Ex-Apera

Cask Nº TD0807

$550 (AUD)
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Bright, sticky fruits and delicate herbs unfold over rich French oak spice in this distillery exclusive single cask, bottled at a bold 51% ABV.

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French Oak ex-Apera

French Oak ex-Apera Single Cask TD0807 was distilled in November of 2015 and decanted in February of 2025 maturing at 9 years, 3 months old in a single 225L French oak ex-apera cask.

After an incredible 9 year long maturation, this 225L French Oak barrique yielded only 337 bottles at 51% ABV.

Aged in a single French Oak ex-Apera cask, this whisky embodies the coming together of Sullivans Cove Distillery and Australia’s powerhouse fortified wine industry, unfolding layers of bright, sticky fruits intertwined with herbal lifts and the rich, distinctive spice of French oak. As single cask bottlings, every tiny batch is different, expressing the unique characteristics of each barrel.

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Cask Nº TD0807
Age

9 Years, 3 Months

Filled on

02/11/2015

Decanted on

19/02/2025

Bottles 337
ALC/VOL

51%

French Oak Ex-Apera (TD0807)
French Oak Ex-Apera (TD0807)

“At once intense and delicate, this whisky offers clarity, complexity and balance. Apera’s lighter touch can be difficult to detect - especially when compared to the bolder, Tawny-style casks more common in Australian whisky. But here, its signature is undeniable: bright, sticky fruit and a distinct herbal lift. A true expression of the style.”

Sullivans Cove Sensory Team

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose

    Vibrant and full. Bright berries lift from the glass, joined by warm cinnamon scroll and raisin toast. Earthy spice and buttery pastry give way to notes of dried rosemary, caramel slice and Portuguese custard tart. A rich wave of condensed milk, sticky toffee and caramel-coated popcorn rounds it out.

  • Palate

    Soft and silky, with a rounded, full-bodied texture. Almonds and cereals set the foundation, while cherry tart and grape jelly bring a fruit-forward brightness. Beneath it all, a savoury thread of umami and golden syrup dumplings offers depth and richness.

  • Finish

    A rush of sweet herbs - dried thyme, fennel seed and powdered ginger - balanced by roasted bell pepper and cracked black pepper. Liquorice root and angelica lend earthy complexity. Just as the spice fades, the familiar sweetness of condensed milk returns, folding everything together.

French Oak

Ex-Apera

Aged in a single French Oak ex-Apera cask, this whisky embodies the coming together of Sullivans Cove Distillery and Australia’s powerhouse fortified wine industry, unfolding layers of bright, sticky fruits intertwined with herbal lifts and the rich, distinctive spice of French oak.

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