Millstone Special #19 Peated Amarone Cask 2016 Dutch Single Malt Whisky

Millstone Special #19 Peated Amarone Cask is a Dutch single malt whisky from the family-owned Zuidam Distillers in Baarle-Nassau, the Netherlands. Distilled on 9 November 2016 from peated malt and fully matured in Amarone wine casks, it was bottled on 27 May 2020 at 46% ABV, with natural colour and without chill filtration; 2,785 bottles were released. Zuidam ferments a clear wort slowly over seven days and distils slowly with a relatively early cut, giving a fresh, fruity spirit. The Amarone casks add a deep gold colour and elegant fruit that sits alongside delicate peat smoke.

Nose: Silky, fresh and fruity, with delicate smoke that builds over time, balanced by lemon and lime.

Palate: Elegant and balanced; clear peat with Seville orange and spice.

Finish: Long and luscious with gentle smoke.

Serve: Neat, or with a drop of water.