Whisky producer, Sullivans Cove, has released two new single cask whiskies uniting Tasmania’s world-class wine industry with Sullivans Cove’s spirit – Special Cask Editions No. 17 & 18, 7 Year Old French Oak ex-Pinot Noir casks.
Matured for seven years in French oak barriques that previously held Tasmanian pinot noir, these casks were bottled at 46.1% and 49.9% ABV, respectively, with only 379 and 365 from each cask in existence worldwide.
Pinot noir is often considered a lighter, fruit-driven varietal, but in these casks, it transforms. The French oak brings early spice, while the pinot noir influence lingers in the char, adding richness that unfolds into a jammy mid-palate before drying out – spicy, savoury, and mouth-filling.
The 225L French oak ex-pinot noir casks mature fast by Sullivans Cove’s standards, evolving over seven years with a complexity that belies age and challenges expectations.
Sullivans Cove distillery manager, Heather Tillott, said: “each cask is a conversation between time, place, and craft – French oak, Tasmanian pinot noir, and Sullivans Cove spirit coming together in an expression that is distinctly Tasmanian”.
The two French oak ex-pinot noir single casks are now available online at sullivanscove.com for RRP $750.
