Sullivans Cove Distillery: History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
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Sullivans Cove Distillery is a whisky producer in 10 Lamb Place, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170, Australia. This Whisky Clan guide explores its recorded history, the people behind it, the whisky making process, notable bottles and practical visitor information, with research sources and image credits at the bottom.
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Sullivans Cove Distillery at a glance
Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
Distillery | Sullivans Cove Distillery |
Location | 10 Lamb Place, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170, Australia |
History | Founded in 1994 |
Founders or ownership | An independent Tasmanian distillery with changing ownership through its history |
Whisky | French Oak Single Cask, American Oak Single Cask, Double Cask, 18 Year Old French Oak Ex White Wine |
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History of Sullivans Cove Distillery
Sullivans Cove began in 1994 and helped establish modern Tasmanian single malt. Its international breakthrough came in 2014 when a French Oak single cask won World’s Best Single Malt at the World Whiskies Awards.
Further World’s Best Single Cask awards followed in 2018, 2019 and 2026. The latter went to a particular 18 Year Old French Oak Ex White Wine single cask, not to every bottle sold under the brand.
Ownership and people
The people named in the distillery’s published history are An independent Tasmanian distillery with changing ownership through its history. The founders and early team should be distinguished from present shareholders, which can change.
How the whisky is made
Sullivans Cove works with local ingredients, copper pot distillation and long cask maturation. Its individual single cask releases have distinct cask numbers and profiles.
French oak, American oak and mixed cask releases each behave differently. A general flavour description cannot replace the label information on a particular Sullivans Cove cask.
Whisky bottle range
The following are identifiable expressions, including historical and sometimes limited releases. Tasting descriptions here are based on published producer information, not an independent Whisky Clan tasting.
French Oak Single Cask
Individual numbered Tasmanian single malts.
American Oak Single Cask
Single casks matured using American oak.
Double Cask
Releases made by bringing selected casks together.
18 Year Old French Oak Ex White Wine
A specific release that received the 2026 single cask award.
The image above shows authentic producer-labelled whisky bottles, not unrelated stock glasses. Check the bottle label for the relevant year and edition.
Awards and notable milestones
World’s Best Single Malt 2014 and World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt in 2018, 2019 and 2026 appear in the distillery’s official awards record.
Visiting Sullivans Cove Distillery
Tours and tastings are available at 10 Lamb Place in Cambridge near Hobart. Book ahead and check programme details.
Opening hours, tours, prices and product availability can change. Check current arrangements with the distillery before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sullivans Cove Distillery?
10 Lamb Place, Cambridge, Tasmania 7170, Australia
When did it begin whisky production?
Founded in 1994
Who founded or developed Sullivans Cove Distillery?
An independent Tasmanian distillery with changing ownership through its history
Which bottles are associated with this distillery?
French Oak Single Cask, American Oak Single Cask, Double Cask, 18 Year Old French Oak Ex White Wine. Release availability and age statements vary.
Can you visit?
Tours and tastings are available at 10 Lamb Place in Cambridge near Hobart. Book ahead and check programme details.
More distilleries in Tasmania
Read about other producers in this region.
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Sources and image credits
Research updated 23 October 2026. External reading and photo credit links are kept here at the end of the guide.
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