Sullivan’s Cove American Oak Old and Rare 18yo

Sullivan’s Cove American Oak Old and Rare 18yo 

Official bottling 
Single malt - Tasmania
White wine
49.2% ABV
Dram

Nose: Apples, toffee, orange peel, white grapes, gooseberries, hints of cucumber.  
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, cool, loosens slightly, astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Apples, toffee, cucumber, brass polish, green tea, fresh baked bread.
Finish: Medium. Green tea, fresh baked bread, cucumber, gooseberries. 

Comments: 

Barrel HH0296. This whisky has lots of stone fruit, now gooseberries, alongside apples and plenty of bread on the finish. The underlying cereal notes are very attractive, and to my mind, the key reason why this tastes so good. 

Verdict:

I like this a lot.