Description
MILLSTONE Dutch Single Malt Whisky is hand crafted in the traditional distillery that was founded and operated by the Zuidam Family. More than 50 years of experience in distilling of exclusive spirits and a constant search for perfection has led to the birth of the exquisite Millstone whisky line. WINDMILLS mill the malted barley in order to produce this Malt Whisky. This traditional way of milling ensures we can control the temperature of the grain and thus preserve the wonderful aroma's. MASHING the grain is done by adding hot water to the milled malt. This process triggers the enzymes to convert the starch from the malt into sugars. The resulting mash is cooled to 20° Celsius and pumped to the fermentation tanks. THE FERMENTATION is done in small batches at a low temperature to preserve the whisky its fruity flavors. The fermentation takes about 3 days. DISTILLATION Millstone Whisky is double distilled in small copper pot stills. The small stills can produce a very delicate and fruity new make. AGEING After the careful distillation the whisky is aged in small barrels. We use new American Oak casks as well as barrels that have previously contained Oloroso Sherry and Pedro Ximenez.