Sullivans Cove
8.4

Sullivans Cove

Winter Feast Special Edition

ABV 47.1%

More proof that there is some awesome whisky to be discovered in Australia.

Rob Allanson

Specification

Sullivans Cove

Brand

Winter Feast Special Edition

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

47.1%

ABV

Tasmania

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Cherry wood and cedar, like opening an old violin case – a little musty, woody, sweet bow rosin, and a mineral note like steel. Vanilla fudge and a little leather.

Palate: Lovely sweetness of honeycomb, milk chocolate. Dried tropical fruits – papaya and mango. Dark chocolate coated cherries. Hints of dried chilli flakes.

Finish: That chilli hit continues to rise. It leaves a lovely prickle on the palate as it dries.

Comment: More proof that there is some awesome whisky to be discovered in Australia.

Score: 9

Sam Coyne

Taster

Nose: This is awesome. Salted caramel, into green apples and stewed pears. To style it out, there's freshly cooked pastries.

Palate: Palate: More of the apple note from the nose, which is again clear and bright. Takes a step back and shows an earthy, malted cereal note. Reveals a few custard cream biscuits.

Finish: Short, a touch fleeting. Vegetable notes – where did they come from? Coriander completes a herbal finish.

Comment: Everything is well balanced, but maybe doesn't quite live up to that start.

Score: 7.9

8.4
Overall Score

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