{"product_id":"milk-honey-apex-cognac-cask-israeli-single-malt-whisky-2023-70cl","title":"Milk \u0026 Honey Apex Cognac Cask Israeli Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eMilk \u0026amp; Honey Apex Cognac Cask Israeli Single Malt Whisky (2023) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM\u0026amp;H Whisky Distillery in Tel Aviv recently launched a new product line to explore different cask finishings. The Apex series includes a pomegranate wine cask finish, a white wine cask finish, and a cognac cask finish, with more to come. The Apex Cognac Cask from M\u0026amp;H is first aged in ex-bourbon barrels and STR (shave, toast, re-char) casks. The whisky is then transferred to French Limousin oak Cognac casks for finishing. Limousin is a forest in France, and the French oak harvested from here has a loose grain pattern that allows the wine or spirit to gain more flavour from the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause M\u0026amp;H Whisky Distillery follows kosher principles, the ex-bourbon barrels have to come from kosher distilleries. There are a few kosher-certified bourbon distilleries, however, any straight unfinished whiskey is permissible as kosher. STR stands for shaving, toasting, and recharging, and in this case, M\u0026amp;H uses this method on red wine casks. The method was pioneered by Dr. Jim Swan, who also consulted with M\u0026amp;H Distillery when it was first founded in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac finished whisky is nothing new, but the Apex Cognac cask could change the game as a kosher single malt from Israel’s first distillery. Cognac tends to impart lots of fruit and richness on whisky. On the other hand, Limousin oak tends to be tannic, and combined with the hot Israeli climate, the Apex Cognac Cask finish could swing the whisky the other way. The only way to find out is to taste it, so here we go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small batch of single malt whisky reveals the finest flavours of 400-liter, French Limousin oak casks, previously used to mature superb Cognac. A vatting of carefully selected, ex-Bourbon and ex-Cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/span\u003eThe dram starts with warm and gooey buttered green apples with cinnamon. It is reminiscent of a fino or Oloroso sherry. The nose is also nutty with honey, and the Cognac has definitely left an imprint on the whisky. A little burnt orange peel comes through near the end.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/span\u003eI can taste the Cognac, which gives off a sweet and nutty profile. Honeycomb and almond, or candied hazelnut, makes the whisky reminiscent of Disaronno. In the middle, there is a bit of black pepper. The finish is soapy with jasmine and a skosh of baby powder. Fresh garden mint pops out on the aftertaste.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Milk \u0026amp; Honey \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsrael’s first whisky distillery – M\u0026amp;H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the beginning, the M\u0026amp;H Distillery was founded with a commitment to the highest international standards of quality, and respect for the centuries-old traditions of whisky making. For that reason, the world-renowned Dr. Jim Swan, a leading expert in hot-climate maturation and new world whisky, was brought on- board as our main consultant and first master distiller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pursue perfection in every aspect, from our custom-made traditional copper pot stills to quality control throughout the process. And of course, we built an outstanding team of enthusiastic people who make everything possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the award-winning M\u0026amp;H whiskies are available in over 40 countries worldwide, telling our bold story with unrelenting innovation in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58.6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milk \u0026 Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52783291138386,"sku":"729010923314","price":93.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/4743883033_f4ffb92f-c9ab-4841-8f0b-d56a100fe82d.jpg?v=1771921099","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/milk-honey-apex-cognac-cask-israeli-single-malt-whisky-2023-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}