Zuidam 1999 Aged 19 Years Dutch Single Malt Whisky – Adelphi #2547 (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 52.9%           Age: 19 Years Old            Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 2547
Date of Distilling: 1999
Date of Bottling: 2021
Matured In: a first-fill Pedro Ximénez hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered

Adelphi exist to identify the very small number of casks that have produced the ultimate whiskies. The criteria for selection include rarity and maturity, but above all flavour. These whiskies are both rare and sought-after – these very special casks are so rare that, on average, Adelphi accepts a mere 4% that it is offered. Each single cask of whisky matures its contents very differently, imparting its own character to the whisky it holds and, as a result, there are never two Adelphi’s quite the same.

This independent bottling has been sourced from the Zuidam Distillery in the Netherlands where it was distilled in 1999. It was then placed in a single cask first-fill Pedro Ximénez hogshead and left to mature for 19 years before it was bottled at 52.9% abv in 2021. Outturn of only 165 bottles.

Tasting Notes By Words Of Whisky

Nose: A sweet chocolate-y arrival, yet with a tart quality, followed by rose petals, more chocolate and cherry bonbons, as well as some cardamom and blackcurrants. There’s a touch of vanilla custard, walnuts and burlap too, accompanied by mushrooms, pralines and raisins. Excellent stuff.

Taste: Thick, oily mouthfeel with a subtle spicy arrival, as well as some crushed mint leaves, but highlighted by sweet cherries, fermented grapes and walnuts, as well as figs, milk chocolate and honey. Finally some charred oak and savouriness.

Finish: A pinch of salt, even more chocolate and crème de cassis.