Millstone is one of the few Dutch whisky brands. The whisky is produced by Zuidam Distillers, who also produces old genevers and many types of liquor. Their whisky has been met with mixed enthousiasm, and I have not been part of the enthousiastic group.

They also produce a peated version, a whisky matured in French oak and a Dutch rye at 5 years old. The Rye whisky is very good, by the way. But for now, lets taste the American Oak release.

Nose:
Distilled potatoes. Lots of cereal and some vanilla in the background. Also some lemon and licorice. I usually find the potatoes in younger spirits or in spirits from different types of stills, those 18th century revival stills like at Abhainn Dearg, Old Potrero and Loch Ewe.

Taste:
That spirity potatoe flavour is present here as well. Its not as bad as in the nose however. Again, some vanilla and light yellow fruit.

Finish:
The finish is quite cerealy again (not really surprising of course) and the mouthfeel is a bit greasy. There is a little bit more vanilla here than I expected and its also a bit chalky or dusty.

As you might have guessed, I am not too fond of this bottling. I hope to taste the French oak soon and that its better. Also, I am visiting the distillery in a while with our local liquor shop. I guess I will like the company that produces it but maybe their whisky is just not for me. Single Cask bottles, straight from the cask are available at Liquid Gold in Haarlem.

Millstone, American Oak, 8yo, 40%, about 50 to 55 euros in The Netherlands, about 70 euros abroad.

Nose: 2
Taste: 2
Finish: 4
Overal experience: 4
Price/quality: -1

Total: 7 points