Zuidam Distillers Millstone 92 Rye Whisky (700ml)

We were enamoured with Millstone's '100 rye'. Coming as a complete surprise from the Netherlands, this slightly lower proof expression, aged in virgin American oak for a minimum of 4 years nails it again, albeit in a softer delivery.

Tasting note: Big, doughy rye aromas dispel sharp spices. Air contact adds scents of Marie biscuits, orange spice cake and fresh-sawn oak. Lovely texture showing more vanilla input than the 100, with little compromise to the intrinsic grain; flavours of dark rye bread, pepper and subtle mint ring true to style in a perfectly rounded whisky. Sweet oaky notes soften the finish. Beware: Dangerously drinkable. 46% Alc./Vol.