Millstone Dutch Single Malt Whisky

6 March 2013

Over the channel in the Netherlands (Holland) is Zuidam Distillery, a fantastic artisan distillery preserving Dutch heritage using Windmills in the production process.

After the careful distillation the whisky is aged in small barrels. They use new barrels of American white oak as well as barrels that have previously held Bourbon and Olorosso Sherry.
Because they use new or barrels that have been used only 1 time and they store the barrels in a warm and dry warehouse the whisky ages rather quickly.
The downside is that the evaporation losses are rather high. Typically the 'Angels Share' is between 4% and 5% per year.
We think this high evaporation in the process gives the whisky a certain charm and age beyond it's years!

Tasting Notes:
Nose: Delicate tones of fruit and honey combined with vanilla and wood and a hint of coconuts.
Taste: Rich honey sweetness, delicate spicy notes and a long vanilla oak finish

From Zuidam Distillery – Holland.

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