A rare single cask release from award winning Israeli distillery, Milk & Honey, bottled by Independent Scotch whisky bottlers, Thompson Bros. Distilled in 2019, this peated Israeli single malt whisky was matured in first fill ex-bourbon cask #1589, with only 285 bottles being filled at 57.1% vol for the UK market. Another superb label design from KMG.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Immediately reminds me of Mccarthy's Oregon peated malt whisky! The spirit is wonderfully aromatic with bay, dried ginger, fenugreek and a hint of (don't say it...) Bee pollen! There is a syrupy sweetness which is well integrated with the peat - ogreat syrup mixed with ash. Under dilution, I get grist, seashells and smoked pineapple.
Palate
The palate immediately takes you to the south side of Islay! The peat begins to dissipate and the spices appear again, there is also a lovely charred sweet nuttiness which reminds me of almond brittle. BMX tyre (in a good way!), black cardamom. Dilution softens and integrated everything - feels much older than 3, no harshness.
Finish
Spearmint, tar, hessian and aromatic spices.