Sullivans Cove Double Cask Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Sullivans Cove Double Cask is a Tasmanian single malt whisky from one of Australia's most acclaimed distilleries, matured in both French oak ex-tawny casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels before being married together for bottling. Sullivans Cove drew international attention when its French Oak single cask won World's Best Single Malt at the 2014 World Whisky Awards, putting Tasmanian whisky on the map alongside Scotland and Japan. The dual-cask approach here balances the rich, dried-fruit sweetness of tawny cask aging with the vanilla and coconut character of ex-bourbon oak, all shaped by Tasmania's cool maritime climate. Expect dried fruit, honey, and toasted oak with real depth for a whisky from a relatively young industry. This is a bottle for whisky drinkers who've already explored Scotch and Japanese whisky and want to see what Australia does with the category.

How to drink Sullivans Cove Double Cask

Serve it neat in a tulip glass and give it a few minutes to open — the interplay between the two cask types rewards a slow first taste. A few drops of water can help if the proof feels hot, but ice isn't necessary given the balance already built into the blend.

WhiskyMash bill: 100% malted barley · American oak ex-bourbon and French oak ex-tawny casks · Tasmania, Australia