Sullivans Cove XO Double Cask Brandy DCB005 700ml Gift Box

About This Brandy

Sullivans Cove XO Double Cask Brandy DCB005 is a marriage of brandies from five individual casks aged between nine and fifteen years. Distilled from a selection of Tasmanian wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the spirit was matured across both American and French oak casks before being brought together as DCB005. Bottled at 49% ABV with a total release of 998 bottles, it combines mature oak influence with the fruit-driven character of its Tasmanian wine origins.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A delicate dance of cherry blossom and quince paste unfurls, with honey weaving through. Sweet iced tea mingles with ripe white nectarine, bringing a sun-soaked warmth. There’s a subtle sugar cane sweetness - whether it's fresh juice or the earthy scent of bagasse, it’s wonderfully evocative. Yuzu peel adds a citrus snap, balanced by buttery shortbread and the richness of milk chocolate. As the bouquet deepens, walnuts and muscatels emerge, underscored by the heady aroma of tropical blossoms.

Palate: Silken, with a medium-full body that coats the palate. Cocoa gives way to the comforting notes of lamington, while that distinctive sugar cane from the nose evolves into bright lemon and sweet grape juice. White chocolate smooths the edges, allowing nectarine, mango, and kiwi to take centre stage, before strawberries and cream bring a playful sweetness. In a surprising twist, pastis or absinthe-like herbal notes - aniseed, rounded and bold - join the symphony. The oak structure, subtle at first, grows with a gentle grip, adding balance and complexity.

Finish: An Earl Grey tea bitterness entwines seamlessly with cinnamon, a clear reminder of the oak’s influence. Tropical fruits return with intensity, led by dragon fruit's vibrant burst, before transitioning into the softer sweetness of dried fruits - apricot, dates, and figs - layered with the rich nuttiness of walnuts. A touch of lime zest sharpens the profile, adding brightness, while a lingering pastis note leaves a final herbal touch, evoking an elegant, slightly aniseed finish. Each element plays in harmony, creating a finish that evolves with depth and intrigue.

About the Distillery

Sullivans Cove is a Tasmanian distillery based in Cambridge. Its XO Brandy project grew from a collaboration with Tasmania's wine industry, beginning when the distillery was given the opportunity to distil wines from the Huon Valley. The resulting spirits were matured over many years in Tasmania, bringing together the character of local wine with extended oak maturation.

Specifications

• Age: 9–15 Years
• Spirit Type: XO Brandy
• Distillery: Sullivans Cove
• Cask Number: DCB005
• Cask Type: American & French Oak
• Filled: 7 May 2009
• Decanted: 23 January 2019
• Alcohol: 49% ABV
• Bottles Produced: 998
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Country: Australia
• Region: Tasmania