French Oak ex-Pinot Noir Single Cask SC0387 was distilled in August of 2017 and decanted in September of 2024 maturing at 7 years in a single 225L French oak ex-pinot noir cask. Bottled unflocked and unfiltered at 46.1% ABV, this cask yielded just 379 bottles.
Sullivans Cove French Oak has become a legend. One of the most sought-after whiskies in the world, and the style that put the Australian whisky industry on the map after winning World’s Best at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014, and again in 2019.
Aged in a French oak ex-pinot noir cask, this whisky embodies the coming together of Sullivans Cove Distillery and our powerhouse Australian wine industry, creating an elegant, fruit-driven, and complex whisky. As a single cask bottling, every tiny batch is different, expressing the unique characteristics of each barrel.
DETAILS
Cask Nº SC0387
Age 7 Years
Filled on 26/08/2017
Decanted on 19/09/2024
Bottles 379
ALC/VOL 46.1%
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Nutty warmth – walnuts and pecan pie – meets eucalyptus, ginger, and kunzea, shifting between freshness and spice. Blackcurrant jelly and crème de cassis bring a dark fruit intensity, tempered by tea leaves, balsa wood, and the aged depth of an old tobacco box. Gamey truffle and slow-cooked richness evoke beef bourguignon, while leather, palo santo, and sandalwood incense add weight. Preserved lemon and passionfruit pulp brighten the profile, softening into vanilla slice. A floral thread – rose, cherry blossom, or violet – drifts through licorice, clove, mocha, and dark cherries.
Palate: Silky and seamless, with a luxurious mouthfeel. A bright burst of green frogs and lime cordial gives way to layers of crème brûlée, raspberry jam, and coconut. Earthy mocha and oak spice build structure, while palo santo, clove, and tea leaves from the nose carry through. The interplay of sweetness and savoury depth is striking, as jammy red fruits weave through toasted oak and warming spice. Expressive yet refined, with remarkable balance.
Finish: Elegantly structured, with fine oak grip supporting the spirit’s natural weight. The briny character of Sullivans Cove comes to the fore, intertwined with anise and mandarin pith. Red jellybeans and truffle settle into a wave of dark chocolate richness, lifted by white pepper and clove. A final mineral flicker – subtle and precise – adds a finishing touch to a long, resonant close.
Sullivan’s Cove is one of the oldest ‘modern’ whisky distilleries in Tasmania, and Australia. Under the direction of Patrick Maguire since 1999, It has become arguably the best-known Australian whisky distillery globally having won Worlds Best Whisky and Worlds Best Single Cask Whisky multiple times. Ever since 2014, Sullivan’s Cove has been known is one of the most difficult to access bottles from all across Australia.
The Oak Barrel has been supporting Sullivan’s Cove since long before it first started to take home awards, and now we are proud to be one of their official mainland partner retailers, offering a wide range of Double & Single Cask releases at distillery pricing!
