Sullivan's Cove 2000 Bourbon Cask

Sullivan's Cove 2000 Cask Strength Bourbon Cask

My very first Sullivans Cove! Founded in 1994 in Tasmania, the reputation in those early years was not exactly flattering, but in 1999 the distillery was placed under new administration, in 2004 the distillery moved to Cambrigde and by 2007 the tide began to turn. Jim Murray gave their American Oak a big 95/100 in his bible and in 2014 they even...

Score 85/100

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

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 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