Sullivans Cove Special Single Cask TD0263 is the first-ever release of apera cask aged whisky from the distillery. This rare single cask release was distilled in April 2008 and decanted in October 2018 after 10 years of maturation in a single French oak Apera cask (an Australian sherry-style fortified wine cask). Bottled at 44.8% ABV, it yielded just 536 bottles, with this example being bottle 293 of 536. The whisky exhibits a broad, deep spirit character, beautifully tempered by the delicate spice, fruit, confection, and nutty notes from the French oak cask soaked in Australian fortified wine. The nose is rich with apricot jam, ripe nectarines, baked apples with raisins, buttery caramel, toasted malt, and a hint of freshly pressed linen. The palate is creamy and viscous, with flavors of Maltesers, apricots, plums dusted with cocoa powder, chewy caramel, dried fig, and clove, balanced by a touch of refreshing sea salt. The finish is decadent, with refined tannins, dulce de leche, bread-and-butter pudding, cocoa, pepper, and toasted marshmallow. A truly fine and rare whisky, this release is both delicate and complex, offering a memorable tasting experience.