Zuidam Genever

Zuidam Dutch Rye 5 Year Old

A few months ago, my good whisky buddy Sjoerd from NL, had arranged a bottle share of American whiskies (i have yet to post my notes!, wow. i am way back). anyways, he was kind enough as to add a wee sample of this very nice rye by a Dutch distillery by the name of Zuidam. Zuidam distillery goes back to 1975 when it was set up by Fred van Zuidam....

Score 80/100

Zuidam 5 Year Old 2013 Peated PX

Millstone does not appear on my radar very often, to be honest. This is only my third! Anyway, this Dutch whisky is peated and matured on a first fill PX cask. It was bottled by Patrick and his team for the ‘Millstone Fanbase’, a community page on Facebook. The nose is interesting, but I am not convinced that I like it. I find a malty heart with...

Score 76/100

Zuidam Dutch Rye 5 Year Old

This whisky is part of our whisky world beaters tasting. It surprised us all at the Whisky Tasting Club. In fact, it made the final of our own Whisky World Cup in July where it gave some of the worlds big hitters one hell of a contest. Nose: Rich and welcoming, but complex, with some candy stick, sandalwood, leather saddle and soft toffee. Some...

Score 85/100

Zuidam MIllstone Barrel Proof Rye Whisky KWM Exclusive

Our third and final Millstone is Dec 1 in this year's KWM Whisky Advent Calendar: a single barrel, barrel proof whisky of 51% malted rye and 49% unmalted rye, matured in American Virgin Oak - no age statement given. The colour is a dark gold. On the nose - wait, did they accidentally put their gin in here?? Lots of great gin notes like juniper,...

Score 92/100