Part of the Old & Rare series, this Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old French Oak Second Fill Single Cask (TD0028) was distilled on 10 August 2005 and bottled on 22 March 2023 after 17 years and 7 months of maturation. Drawn from a second-fill French oak cask that had previously matured Sullivans Cove whisky, this release balances cask influence with spirit character, allowing for extraordinary long-term ageing without being overpowered by oak. Bottled at 48.3% ABV, the cask yielded only 415 bottles, each presented in a solid walnut case with a signed certificate of authenticity. This example is bottle 135.

Sullivans Cove Distillery

Sullivans Cove Distillery, founded in 1994 in Hobart, Tasmania, is internationally recognised for producing some of the finest small-batch whiskies in the world. Known for meticulous craftsmanship, long maturation, and its focus on single cask releases, Sullivans Cove has won numerous accolades, including “World’s Best Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards in 2014. The Old & Rare series sits at the pinnacle of the distillery’s range, offering extended age statements and unique cask profiles in limited quantities, making them among the most collectible Australian whiskies ever released.

Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old TD0028 Tasting Notes

Nose: Freshly baked croissant with orange marmalade, honeycomb, rose petals, sponge cake, vanilla cream, gingerbread, spiced pears, leather, and toasted caraway.
Palate: Luxurious texture with orange blossom, sandalwood, strawberries, ginger wine, cinnamon, raspberry jam, liquorice allsorts, toffee, vine leaves, and cloudy lemonade.
Finish: Long and complex, with brine, citrusy anise, oak, spice, and playful notes of green apple, melon, greengage, and a hint of margarita zest.

Why Add Sullivans Cove 17 Year Old & Rare French Oak TD0028 to Your Collection?

With just 415 bottles produced, TD0028 represents the rarest echelon of Sullivans Cove’s whisky making. The second-fill French oak maturation allows the spirit to shine through layers of subtle oak, resulting in a whisky of remarkable balance and complexity. Presented in its elegant walnut case with full certification, this bottling stands as both a world-class drinking experience and an exceptional collector’s item, embodying the prestige of Sullivans Cove’s Old & Rare series.