Product of: Netherlands

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Established 1975, Dutch distillers Zuidam started producing whisky more recently with their first whiskies launched in 2007. This Whisky Exchange exclusive bottling of cask #667 was distilled with 100% rye in January 2004 and matured for a decade in American oak before bottling in September 2014.

This release of 245 70cl bottles was made available 5th February 2015.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 08/02/2015

Appearance:

Clear, deep coppery amber.

Aroma:

Pungent. Nutty, maple wood and rye toast with salted caramel and nutmeg. Water reveals wood varnish and vanilla fudge.

Taste:

Full-bodied and rich with gripping cinnamon and clove spiced rye, maple syrup and toffee apple. Takes water well with elegant spice rising from faintly smoky maple wood and a hint of liquorice stick.

Aftertaste:

Long finish with cinnamon rye toast and baked apple. Overall: Rich, generous and comparable to the best of the American ryes but with European elegance.