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Sullivans Cove Double Cask Single Malt. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. ABV: 40.00%. Tasted at Helvetica, $16.
Colour: Quite light, hard to tell in the dim light of a bar. Kind if like talking to a cougar at a dimly lit bar – you’re not sure if she’s got blonde or grey hair.
Nose: Smells like whisky. Sweet scents, scents of faint vanilla & cloves.
Palate: Strong sweet flavours without the alcohol heat or spice. Corn chip like aftertaste. Can’t bring myself to describe it as a corn-like flavour as I don’t actually like corn (one of only four foods I dislike). Quite a simple easy to drink dram, cooked mash kind of flavours. Sweet aftertaste.
Finish: Quite dry, shortish-medium finish at the front third of the tongue. Doesn’t coat or warm the whole mouth, not a criticism mind you.
Comments: My mate Charles who is tasting this one with me reckons it’s a real whisky for the afternoon. We all need more afternoon beverages. Reminds me a little of the Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or or Longmorn 16.