Naama Barak
October 27, 2020

Two single malt whiskies distilled in Tel Aviv recently received top scores from Whisky Advocate, one of the leading whisky magazines in the world.

The Milk & Honey Distillery’s M&H Classic and M&H Elements Sherry Cask single malts received a score of 91 and 90, respectively. The former also was picked as an Editor’s Choice.

The Milk & Honey Distillery’s M&H Classic. Photo: courtesy

“This kosher whisky has abundant flavors from both the bourbon and shaved, toasted, and re-charred (STR) casks,” the magazine wrote of M&H Classic.

“Golden syrup, caramel, pastry, vanilla, and marshmallow on the nose with floral top notes, hints of dried apple, and bold nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. A firm, juicy-sweet palate with caramel, vanilla, shortbread, honey, orange, nectarine, pepper, nougat, and almond. The finish is short, sweet, and lightly spiced.”

As for the M&H Elements Sherry Cask, the magazine noted that “Using kosher-certified oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, this Tel Avivian whisky evokes dried strawberry, plum pudding, and black cherry aromas, with strong peppercorn notes and a dusting of cocoa powder.”

The Milk & Honey Distillery’s M&H Elements Sherry Cask. Photo: courtesy

“With early red fruits and black cherry, this glides through milky coffee and chocolate pudding, buffeted by growing spices and a rasp of oak char, before a pleasant finish of baking chocolate and bourbon biscuits,” it added.

Established in the south of Tel Aviv in 2014, Milk & Honey was the first single malt whisky distillery in Israel. It offers a range of whiskies and gins that can be either purchased or enjoyed on-site in its visitor center’s tours and events.

“This is huge news, especially from a tough reviewer like Jonny McCormick. It’s a great honor for us,” the distillery said following the publication.

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