AMERICAN OAK OLD & RARE (TD0190)

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'Old & Rare' American Oak ex-Bourbon Single Cask TD0190 was filled on the 1st of June, 2007, and decanted on the 20th of November, 2023, for a maturation of 16 years, 5 months. After such a long maturation, this 200-litre American Oak ex-Bourbon cask yielded only 168 bottles at 47.4% abv. As one of the oldest Australian single malt whiskies ever released, this bottling is a true piece of whisky history and has incredible texture, complexity and length of palate.

Each bottle comes in a unique, hand made, solid oak presentation box, and includes a letter of authenticity signed by our Head Distiller.

"This whisky captivates with its unfolding complexity, seamlessly balancing fresh elements and robust oak influence. The texture and broad, harmonious structure culminates in a finish that combines the elements of the nose and palate beautifully. A joy to drink!"
- Miranda Lidgerwood, Sensory and Marketing

Strictly limited to one bottle per person.

Old & Rare American Oak

Boasting a depth and refinement that can only come with age, our Old and Rare American Oak single casks are matured for a minimum of sixteen years in American oak casks previously used to age Bourbon. Aside from the notes of vanilla, caramel, coconut, fruit, and subtle white floral and herbal nuances, these whiskies are hugely textural with incredible complexity and length of palate. Each bottle is presented in a hand-made, solid wood presentation box and includes a letter of authenticity signed by our Head Distiller Heather Tillott. As a single cask bottling, every tiny batch is different, expressing the unique characteristics of each barrel.

Nose

Quite the attention grabber! Starting off with fresh green apples and a whole lot of American oak. Initially, the oak profile is on the tight side, but with air it loosens and begins to express its buttery sweet self – cashew nuts in honey, sponge cake and vanilla cream. At the same time as the oak profile is unfolding, so is the bounty of Sullivans Cove spirit character – incredibly fruity and citrusy with mango, guava, kiwi and cantaloupe. A delicious and brilliant complimentary array of flavours. Note: time in the glass is a game-changer here.

Palate

Wow, incredible texture and presence. Thick and waxy spirit simply bursting with candied ginger, deep chamomile, daisies and Dutch cocoa powder. The structure and body are both full and broad, initially oak-driven, but now coming into perfect balance as the spirit expresses sweet citrus and salted cantaloupe, filling out the mid-section. Wafers and sponge cake come next (with berry jam this time!), and the palate continues to unfold with orange sherbet, Turkish delight, more Dutch cocoa powder and a beautiful bright herbal and floral layer.

Finish

Leading the finish is the rich, chocolaty side of American oak, swiftly accompanied by the delightful warmth of citrus and fruity notes, particularly guava, reminiscent of the nose. As the finish unfolds, the herbal and bright elements intensify, and impressions of watermelon candies, daisy stems, subtle savoury hints akin to a hot chocolate stout, all rest upon a broad structure supported by beautifully firm tannins.

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