SULLIVANS COVE Old & Rare 19YO AMERICAN OAK OLD & RARE WHISKY

19YO American Oak Bourbon Single Cask (HH0353)

American Oak Old & Rare Single Cask HH0353 was filled on the 13th of June, 2000 and decanted on the 5th of October, 2019, for a maturation of 19 years. To date this is the oldest American Oak ever released by the distillery.  After such a long maturation, this 200-litre American oak ex-bourbon cask yielded only 121 bottles at 46.1% 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

Batch Information

American Oak Old & Rare Single Cask HH0353 was filled on the 13th of June, 2000 and decanted on the 5th of October, 2019, for a maturation of 19 years. To date this is the oldest American Oak ever released by the distillery.  After such a long maturation, this 200-litre American oak ex-bourbon cask yielded only 121 bottles at 46.1% 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.

"A truly excellent package. Each part rolls into the other… This spirit has been nurtured throughout the life of its maturation, and the result is an amazing whisky. "

- Heather Tillott, Head Distiller

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasting pineapple, buttery croissant straight out of the oven. Just sublime. Allen's banana musks, and the raspberry jubes. Cocoa dust and Maltesers. Vanilla custard, with a hint of pine forest. Deep malt, in the beautiful form of sweet biscuits… Reminiscent of a Reposado Tequila, with soft licorice root after some air.

Palate

Beautiful, beautiful texture. Ripe pineapple, confectionery pineapple, and roasting pineapple, the whole kahuna! Apples and a fruit salad! Milk bottles and vanilla musk. A light and bright herbal note, like celery leaf.

Finish

Excellent transition rolling in with a wave of tropical fruit and round texture. Loads of canned peaches and stone fruits galore. Milk chocolate, and a thick lactic note. Deep vanilla, and the softest hint of earthy leather. Very, very lengthy.

About Sullivan’s Cove Old & Rare American Oak

Old & Rare American Oak is matured for a minimum of sixteen years in American oak casks previously used to age bourbon. This single cask whisky displays incredible complexity and length of palate; rich, oaky and hugely textural while still retaining the unmistakable brightness and character of Sullivans Cove’s unique spirit. Winner of "World's Best Single Cask Single Malt" at the World Whiskies Awards in 2018.

Each bottle is presented in a unique, hand-made, solid wood presentation box and includes a letter of authenticity hand signed by our Head Distiller Heather Tillott. An incredible rarity and a milestone for both Sullivans Cove and the Australian Whisky Industry, these whiskies are a true piece of Australian whisky history.