Sullivan's Cove 2000 Port Cask

Sullivans Cove Double Cask American & French Oak

After my last 3 reviews I had intended to delve a little deeper into the wonders of Islay. Tonight I did have the good fortune of adding a Bowmore 12 year old malt to the cabinet. I'm enjoying the Bowmore now while I write about the Sullivans Cove Double Cask. So....last weekend I went in search of another Islay malt and the local bottle shop had...

Score 78/100

Sullivans Cove Double Cask American & French Oak

This is bottle number 517 of 1255, double cask number DC57 from barrel numbers HH149, HH331, HH417, and HH467. A combination of American and European oak casks bottled at 40% ABV. To smell: slightly sharp on green apple and vanilla, opens up to soft port notes and florals. Given time the port notes pin every other aroma down except for a slight...

Score 77/100

Sullivans Cove French Oak Single Cask

I initially got this as part of a DbtD package showcasing 5 Whisky Magazine 2013 winners. This was "Best Australian Single Malt". In the end, this was my "winner of the winners". First vapor: Initial industrial rust and hot red pepper flake aroma passes. (And luckily has little to do with the rest of the experience.) Nose: A...

Score 92/100

Sullivans Cove French Oak Single Cask

Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on in Tasmania? I can swear the whisky distillers Down Under have made a pact with the Devil. In exchange for their souls, and the souls of their loved ones, they are being given magical powers to create the most delicious whisky ever made. I thought after tasting the Overeem Port Matured Cask...

Score 97/100