Sullivans Cove French Oak Single Cask HH0379 | Tasmanian Whisky

Sullivans Cove French Oak HH0379 is a single cask Tasmanian single malt whisky from the distillery’s early French oak era. This release comes from a time when French oak ex-tawny casks could still be described as port-style casks.

The distillery distilled this whisky on 30 July 2000. It matured for more than 14 years in a 300-litre French oak ex-tawny cask. Sullivans Cove bottled it on 4 February 2015 at 47.5% ABV. Barrel HH0379 produced only 484 bottles in total.

This release belongs to the Highland Holdings era, before Patrick Maguire acquired the distillery. Many collectors value this period because it helped define the French oak style that later brought Sullivans Cove international attention.

French oak ex-tawny casks play a key role in this whisky’s character. They add rich notes of chocolate, dried fruit and firm oak. Each cask develops its own profile, which makes every single cask release slightly different. As a result, HH0379 shows both structure and depth without excess sweetness.

This bottling also sits close in style to the famous French oak releases from the mid-2010s. Those whiskies helped introduce Australian single malt to a global audience. While HH0379 is its own single cask expression, it reflects the same approach and spirit.

For collectors and enthusiasts, Sullivans Cove French Oak HH0379 offers a clear link to an important chapter in Tasmanian whisky history. It combines early French oak maturation, limited availability and long-term collectability in one focused release.

Learn more about the history of Sullivans Cove and Tasmanian whisky on the official distillery website.