Zuidam Dutch Rye 5 year old

Patrick van Zuidam uses rye as part of his genever but when a farmer phoned up saying he had a surplus he figured he might as well try a 100% rye whisky. Of similarly deep hue to the 8 year old but a little more ruddy this has a more waxy aroma but with fresh rye sourdough penetrating. The spiciness which typifies rye here has a North African edge: cumin cinnamon coriander seed. The palate is less explosive and dusty than American examples; this is more of a slow-burning fuse that passes through orange and smooth sweet oak before the spices return. £46