Spring Bay Sherry Cask

Tasmanian Single Malt Whisky

The Distillery

Spring Bay Distillery is owned and operated by Cam and Suzy Brett on the east coast of Tasmania. Established in 2015 they use a combination of premium Tasmanian barley, rainwater, quality wash and careful selection of casks to produce some fantastic whisky.

This whisky was bottled in 2017, Bottle #6, Cask #126.

The Region

Tasmania, Australia

The Whisky Review

46%
ABV
NAS
Age
Sherry french oak
Cask Type
Non Chill Filtered
Chill Filtration

Nose 4.5/5

Cherry, Plums, crisp sugar, walnut, floral, young wood, orange peel, caramel and a distinct note of Allens lolly bananas!

Palate 3.8/5

Medium body, juicy red apples burst forth followed by a sprinkle of cinnamon, white pepper and vanilla, rounded out by delicate floral notes

Finish 4/5

Long, spicy and satisfying finish. Begins with nutty malt & baking spices of clove and nutmeg which transitions into burnt caramel and sticky date pudding as the finish rides out, delicious.

The Verdict

I love this. An incredibly unique nose that hit me with waves of nostalgia with the distinctive Allens lolly banana nose brilliantly intermingled with classic sherry notes of red fruits and spice. It grew on me more and more as it opened up with time, getting more complex and intoxicating.

I could do with a little more body as i enjoy a thicker mouthfeel, however it has enough body to be enjoyable. The flavours on the palate were also very easygoing and yummy.

The finish is quite long and very satisfying, leaving you with your lips smacking and wanting to pour another dram.

The bottle is nice, but the box was quite flimsy and was thrown out immediately. For a whisky in this price bracket i think more work needs to be put into the packaging side of things, but the whisky itself is fantastic.

I could sit here and drink this all day, Spring Bay is definitely a distillery to keep your eye out for.

The Price

Retailing at $200 AUD, i snagged this one on special for $185.

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