Adelphi - Zuidam 19y, 1999, 52.9%, 165b

A rather unusual yet lovely single malt, distilled from Holland, The Netherlands!

Adelphi selected this cask based on its merits. This cask of single malt distilled by Zuidam Distillery (pronounced "Jowdom"), matured in a first-fill PX sherry hogshead for 19 years.

Distilled in 1999, bottled at 52.9% abv, with only 165 bottles produced.

Tasting notes from whiskybase, for reference:

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.