Dutch Single Malt Cask Strength 3 Year Old

Cley Dutch Single Malt Cask Strength proves that exceptional whisky comes from beyond Scotland and Ireland. This three-year-old single malt from Rotterdam's micro-distillery is triple-distilled and matured in ex-bourbon barrels before finishing for six months in new American oak quarter casks. The result is a remarkably complex spirit that tastes considerably older than its years suggest.

The nose reveals oak, cinnamon, vanilla, and candied apples with butterscotch undertones—evoking a crisp autumn afternoon. On the palate, a creamy, silky mouthfeel carries layered flavors of orange, sweet vanilla, caramel, walnut, and classic Dutch almond-meringue cookies. The finish is medium-length, both sweet and spicy, with lingering vanilla and cinnamon. At 52% ABV, the spirit is powerful yet never harsh, delivering impressive complexity and remarkable value for a young whisky.