Official tasting notes.
Nose: Fabulously smooth entry on the nose. An enormous wave of nectar, ripe white nectarine and agave syrup. Fresh pomegranate, rose petals, confection cherry and the floral musk of baby powder. Banana, pine and a distinct tropical energy, all balanced with earthy suede, marzipan and caramel fudge.
Palate: Texture is wonderfully buttery; round, thick and silky – ooh la la! Sweet biscuits, pineapple, passionfruit and rose petals. A strong stonefruit (peaches and cream) vibe matches the tropical fruit powerhouse. Watermelon even gets a mention. Vanilla custard keeps it real and grounded.
Finish: Dry hay, ripe peaches, banana, leading into more earthy territory of shortbread, macadamia, white chocolate and culminating in clove and a touch of anise seed. Wonderfully long and silky in the finish.
Sullivans Cove 20 Year Old ‘Old & Rare’ American Oak Cask HH0031 700ml 45%
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To date this is the oldest Single Cask ever released by the distillery that yielded 118 bottles.
Details
700ml: 45% alc
Age: 20 years old
Region: Cambridge, Tasmania
Cask type: AO/Bourbon
Bottler: Sullivans Cove
Cask No: HH0031
Filled on: 29th of July 1999
Decanted on: 30th of July 2020
Individually Numbered.
Description:
American Oak Old & Rare Single Cask HH0031 was distilled during the Highland Holdings era of ownership (1999-2004) and was filled on the 29th of October, 1999 and decanted on the 3rd of July, 2020, for a maturation of 20 years and 8 months. After such a long maturation, this 200-litre American oak ex-bourbon cask yielded only 118 bottles at 45% abv.
Head Distiller, Heather Tillott comments;
“All of the classic hallmarks of this era of Sullivans are here: tropical, earthy, supremely textural… all with a floral touch. Delightful for both the palate and the mind.”
As one of the oldest Australian single malt whiskies ever released, this bottling is a true piece of whisky history and comes in a unique, handmade, solid oak presentation box that includes a letter of authenticity hand signed by Heather Tillott.
Limited to 1 per customer.
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