Sullivans Cove unveils Australia’s ‘oldest’ single malt
Tasmanian distillery Sullivans Cove has released a 24-year-old single malt finished in Apera casks.
Labelled #HH0005, it is believed to be one of the oldest Australian single malts, following in the footsteps of its predecessor release, #HH0004. Both whiskies were laid down in October 1999, with #HH0004 released in 2024.
Originally aged in a 300-litre American oak cask, #HH0005 was transferred to a 225-litre ex-Apera cask in 2017. The liquid spent seven years in this cask before being bottled in October 2024 at 51.1% ABV.
Distillery manager Heather Tillott said: “Vanilla-laden oak, meaty and robust spirit from a bygone era, and the fun fruit of Apera have co-created pure brilliance under the unrushed guardianship of Sullivans Cove’s guiding palates.
“What has unfolded is not merely a finish – it’s a complete integration, where spirit and cask have truly married. Impeccably balanced, unmistakably Sullivans.
“And then, there’s the age – felt in the body, the texture, the citrus, the gamey notes. Telling of its time, and all the better for it.”
Sullivans Cove fans will be able to taste the historic release for one day only on 17 May. The experience will take place at Casa De Vinos in Melbourne and cost AU$24 (US$15).
Those who wish to purchase a bottle must enter a ballot, which is live until 20 May. Each bottle costs AU$2,273 (US$1,459).
Earlier this month, Sullivans Cove appointed a new CEO following the departure of managing director Adam Sable.
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