Sullivans Cove 16 Year Old French Cask – Single Cask Tasmanian Whisky, 70cl
Brand: Sullivans Cove | Category: Australian Single Malt Whisky | ABV: Varies by cask (~47–50%) | Origin: Tasmania, Australia | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: French Oak | Age Statement: 16 Years | Release: Single Cask

Intro/Heritage:
Sullivans Cove French Oak is no stranger to legend and this 16-year-old single cask bottling raises that bar with grace and gravity. Matured entirely in a single French oak cask previously used for Australian fortified wine, this is Tasmanian whisky at its most expressive. Rich, rare, and deeply layered, it’s the kind of bottle that defines a collection, and elevates the palate with every pour.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Dense and luxurious. Dark plums, fig compote, maple syrup, and spice cake rise with polished oak and floral depth.
Palate: Full-bodied and enveloping. Stewed stone fruit, spiced caramel, espresso, and hints of cocoa nibs glide over a lush, velvety mouthfeel.
Finish: Exceptionally long. Notes of dried apricot, nutmeg, and silky oak taper into warm, resonant elegance — a finish that speaks long after the glass is empty.

Production Details:
Distilled in the early 2000s and aged for 16 full years in a single French oak cask, this expression is bottled by hand at natural strength with no chill filtration and no additives. Each bottle is individually numbered and completely unique, drawn from one barrel, never repeated.

Perfect For:
A rare moment of stillness. Ideal for collectors, celebrants, or those seeking something extraordinary and quietly powerful. Pour it when only your finest dram will do or when words fall short.

Expert Notes:
Sullivans Cove’s French Oak releases have earned global acclaim, including “World’s Best Single Malt” in 2014. This 16-year-old edition is a deeper, more matured evolution of that signature, offering even greater complexity and poise.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Unreal depth and texture. This is a whisky you remember.”
🗨️ “The oak is bold, but the balance is flawless. A masterclass in long aging.”
🗨️ “Tasmania’s answer to the best of the Highlands — only richer.”

Interesting Fact:
French oak imparts a different character than American barrels, more tannin, spice, and structure — and when combined with Australia’s climate, creates a uniquely intense, almost fortified richness in the whisky.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat in a wide crystal glass and let it rest before your first sip, the aromatics bloom with air. Add a single drop of water to explore the fruit and spice layers. Perfect with dark chocolate, dried fruits, or on its own in complete silence.

Distillery Background:
Located in Hobart, Tasmania, Sullivans Cove is Australia’s most awarded distillery, producing small-batch, hand-crafted whisky that’s gained cult status worldwide. Known for transparency, terroir, and time, every single cask release is a rare moment bottled and this 16-year-old French Oak is among its finest.