Milk and Honey Distillery Classic Single Malt Whisky

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The Milk & Honey Classic Single Malt is a polished and accessible expression of Israel’s pioneering single-malt whisky craft. It delivers smooth vanilla-honey sweetness, light oak nuance and subtle warm-climate character — versatile enough for everyday sipping, yet with enough depth to reward attention. Origins & Craftsmanship Produced by Israel’s first dedicated single-malt distillery, the Milk & Honey Distillery near Tel Aviv, this “Classic” edition is crafted from 100% malted barley, distilled in traditional copper pot stills and matured under the Mediterranean sun. The whisky is aged in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and custom red-wine STR (shaved, toasted, re-charred) casks, leveraging the accelerated maturation effects of the warm local climate. It is bottled at 46% ABV, with no added colouring and no chill-filtration, allowing the spirit’s natural character to shine. Critics Reviews Reviewers note its “gentle vanilla sweetness, followed by light oak and floral notes” and a palate of “vanilla, caramel and honey sweetness balanced by woody notes and light black pepper spiciness.” One independent tasting described it as “an extremely competent and well-constructed malt whisky… satisfying for many drinkers and excellent value.” The distillery’s broader reputation is boosted by recognised awards and its position as a craft-whisky innovator in a non-traditional region. Tasting Profile Nose: Soft and inviting, with vanilla pod, honeycomb, delicate floral lift and a background of fresh oak. Palate: Light to medium body; caramelised malt sweetness leads, followed by honey, subtle spice (black pepper), and oak tannin-touch. The warm climate maturation adds a gentle warmth without heavy wood domination. Finish: Smooth and moderately long, leaving traces of roasted cereal, light oak, honey and a faint spice kick — inviting another sip rather than imposing itself. Quick Overview Specification Details ABV / Proof 46% ABV (~92 Proof) Origin / Region Tel Aviv / Israel Production / Base Single malt from 100% malted barley, double distilled Aging / Maturation Combination of ex-bourbon and red-wine STR casks, matured under warm Israeli climate Aromas & Flavors Vanilla, honey, caramelised malt, light oak, black pepper spice Style / Identity Smooth, craft Israeli single malt – polished, approachable, regional character Number 20 of the Whiskey Advocate's Top 20 of 2020 "Tomer Goren, head distiller at Milk & Honey Distillery in Tel Aviv, excels at warm climate single malt production under the intensity of the Mediterranean sun. His ethos is beautifully captured within this kosher-certified flagship bottling, matured in bourbon and shaved, toasted, and re-charred casks. It exudes a nose of golden syrup, vanilla, marshmallow, jasmine, dried apple, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. Flavorful and juicy, the palate has satisfying depth, with caramel, vanilla, shortbread, honey, and orange, daubed with vivaciously spicy black pepper. —Jonny McCormick"

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