Special Cask TD0325
American Oak ex-Frontignac 

The Special Cask label is reserved for our rarest whiskies. One of a kind releases that don’t fall into our usual French or American Oak styles, these whiskies must also have exceptional scores from our internal tasting panel, and represent the heights of what Sullivans Cove can achieve.

Our next release TD0325, is one of those elusive whiskies. This is the first time we have matured our spirit in an American Oak cask previously used to age Frontignac, a highly aromatic style of fortified wine. The result is a luscious, one-of-a-kind whisky of exceptional balance and complexity.

TD0325 will be available to purchase via ballot on Monday 16^th of August, 2021,

Some thoughts from Julian White of Whisky & Alement

“First impressions are of plump golden sultanas and the expected ‘grapey’ aromas of fresh white muscat are abundant. This shouldn’t cloud the drinkers judgment because everything at Sullivans Cove is about patience, subtlety and finesse. Many other producers physically couldn’t age in a Frontignac cask for 12 years without it being completely overwhelmed by oak and wine. Such is the micro climate, cask preparation and patience that goes on at Sullivans which allows whisky like this to be created. 

There’s a gentle and well mannered tone to this whisky with a serum like quality to the sensation on the palate. Being partial to a Sauternes cask matured whisky myself the Frontignac cask delivers less of the elderflower cordial character, which many Sauternes casks can bring and inserts a sophisticated oak profile that’s never dry or tannic. Sophisticated oak tastes like malt-o-milk biscuits, cardamom infused marmalade and a Scandinavian furniture makers shop. 

The Frontignac cask has brought together column A and B for Sullivans, offering elements of the award winning French oak tawny cask in the form of deep, complex fruit and the oak backbone of the American oak ex-Bourbon casks with it’s toasted coconut flavour and buttery texture. 

Impressively, the restraint shown by the selection team in bottling this cask has resulted in a whisky that’s laden with character without forcing itself aggressively on the drinker.”

Full tasting notes and cask details can be found on the product page via this link. 

This whisky will be released via ballot. The ballot will open for 24 hours from 11:00am Hobart time on Monday 16th of August, 2021. Further details will be sent via email prior to the ballot opening.

A note on our ballot system. 

Our policy is one entry, per person, per household. Our fraud detection algorithm detects multiple entries and removes them to ensure our whisky lands in the hands of our genuine supporters, so to ensure your entry counts, please enter once only. If you have any questions around our ballot process, you can email us at info@sullivanscove.com Successful entries will be notified shortly after the ballot closes.

The latest release from Speyside gem Balvenie is a 25-year-old single malt from its Rare Marriages series, matured exclusively in European and American oak casks and married in a tun to create a fruity, elegant whisky.

Aromas of autumn fruits, runny honey, crystalised ginger and oaky spice fill the nose, complemented by notes of toasted marshmallows, apple tart, cinnamon and fruit salad throughout the palate.

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Looking for new and exclusive single cask?

The intensity in flavour from the small octave cask matches oh-so perfectly with the robust and peaty Islay spirit. Aged 16 years and left at a cask strength of 52.9% abv, we only have 75 bottles of this Whisky Shop exclusive to go around! Notes of coal tar, bbq’d herby meat, and a rich, oily palate full of sweetness and saltiness finishes up with mouth-cooling Szechuan pepper and bags of smoke.

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The Octave Laphroaig 2004 16 Year Old Description

Lee Westwood Single Cask First Edition

1996 Vintage | 25 Year Old | 70cl | 55.3% ABV

The cask chosen for this special release was a refill American Hogshead and contained spirit from Loch Lomond’s unique straight neck stills. The result is an exceptional Whisky with the underlying fruit character of the distillery at its core. Only 254 bottles of this rare Single Malt Whisky were bottled from a Single Cask.

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Today we’re unveiling a new limited edition, designed to spark as much creativity in you as it did for us when we made it. Canvas is bold yet accessible, with a balance of compelling flavours that call you back to the glass. It’s certainly attention-grabbing, with the dramatic slash featured on the box inspired by the work of Italian artist Lucio Fontana. And in a first for us, the bottle’s label invites you on an artistic adventure of your own.

LET US GIVE YOU A FLAVOUR

Canvas is a whisky drawn in bold colours, crafted around an experimental parcel of whisky from the Tomatin Distillery, re-racked for three years into casks seasoned with Vino Naranja. This fortified Spanish wine from the Condado de Huelva region creates a ripe fruitiness with oily, honeyed oak notes, while single malts aged in American oak bring further generous flavours of custard, honey and frangipane. It’s both a journey on the palate and an exploration of artistic design.

WHAT WILL YOU CREATE?

Whisky is our canvas. It’s how our whiskymakers explore their creativity. So with this new limited edition, we wanted to inspire that same spark in those who drink it. On the label is an ornate frame that tells the story of whiskymaking, and we’d love you to fill it. With an illustration, photograph, poetry – anything you like. Then show us what you come up with. All the information can be found on our website and who knows, what you design could even be the genesis of a new Compass Box blend.

Canvas is now available to purchase from our web shop for the UK and select countries, and will be arriving in the US from September 1st. For more updates, keep an eye on our social media.

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Whisky Presentation Box Humidors by Dave

Humidors by Dave!

Have your favourite scotch whisky presentation box upgraded to a cigar humidor!

US$220

Contact Dave at daveswhiskyhumidors@gmail.com

Price does not include shipping or the presentation box. 

Carn Mor Glentauchers 11 Year Old

Missed from the recent batch release, a first fill sherry butt from Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers at their signature 47.5% Strictly Limited label. Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in first fill sherry butts bottled 2021 by Morrison Scotch Whisky Distillers for the Strictly Limited series. 1,690 bottles. Fully matured for 12 years in first fill sherry butts this Sherry Bomb is rich and spicy with dusty wood and leather notes.

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The Glentauchers Distillery Company, comprising W.P. Lowrie a Glasgow based whisky blender and James Buchanan a London based blender, commenced construction of Glentauchers Distillery in 1897 with distillation commencing the following year. Equipped with six stills Glentauchers Distillery is a Speyside malt whisky distillery to be found at Mulben in Banffshire. Since production is designed primarily to generate spirit for blends of scotch official releases of Glentauchers single malt whisky are sparse. Notwithstanding, Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail and Morrison & MacKay produce some excellent independent bottlings.

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 20137 Year Old Signatory

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Signatory

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A 2013 Bunnahabhain Staoisha single malt from independent bottler Signatory Vintage, matured in a pair of casks for seven years, before being bottled in June 2021 as part of its Un-Chillfiltered Collection. Really impressed with this Islay non-chill filtered Signatory offering. Shows maturity beyond its years and has a lovely peaty and maritime palate. If you like Islay malts then the peat is up there, which is normally reserved for the Lagavulin/Ardbeg/Laphroaigs on the island. Complimented with lovely salty smooth finish. Gorgeous stuff.” – Posted by Andy R

Dailuaine 16 Year Old

Given that 98% of the liquid from Dailuaine contributes to blends such as Johnnie Walker, it is no wonder that this one is a wee bit of a hidden gem; adored and kept quiet by those that get familiar with it. A 16-year-old single malt at 43% abv for under 50 quid? Sounds good to me!

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Nose: Clean with sweet barley sugars and sherry notes.

Palate: Clean and malty with big syrupy notes, just a hint of smoke.

Finish: Medium, dry and oaky with a faint touch of smoke.

Dailuaine derives from the Gaelic ‘Green Vale’. It is a key contributor to blended whiskies as it’s appreciated for its rich and robust quality. This expression is part of the Flora & Fauna range from Diageo.

O.K.I. Straight Bourbon Whiskey has arrived at The Party Source. This is our own hand-selected barrel pick that we chose just for you. Bottles are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 3 PM, today, Tuesday August 10th. Limit 1 per customer. When they’re gone, they’re gone! This is an in-store purchase only.