Zuidam Dutch Rye 5 Year Old

Zuidam Dutch Rye 5 Year Old

To conclude our line-up of rye whiskies, we return to the Old Continent and try a 5 year old from Holland. Zuidam Dutch Rye 100% Pure Potstill, to be precise. Zuidam has a long tradition in distilling and has recently entered the whiskey market. They allow their spirit to mature on small, new charred casks of American white oak. The nose is creamy...

Score 83/100

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 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