Zuidam Dutch Rye Whisky 5 Year Old · 2005 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with coppery highlights and a sunlit honey-gold glow.

Nose

Ripe rye spice—pepper, clove and cinnamon—brightens a toasted grain backbone, while creamy vanilla and toffee unfold. Hints of orange zest and dried fruit drift through, with a subtle oak backdrop, yielding a refined, inviting bouquet that promises balance and depth.

Palate

Rye-led warmth and spice on the palate: pepper, cinnamon and clove mingle with creamy vanilla and caramel, brightened by citrus zest. Medium-bodied and refined, the grainy rye stays forward beneath subtle oak, delivering balanced sweetness. A long, polished finish with a gentle rye pepper reprise.

Finish

Long, refined finish of rye spice and toasted oak, fading to soft vanilla and a touch of dried fruit, with a persistent peppery warmth that lingers.