Spirit Story
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Exploring the Unique Flavor of Israeli Whisky:
Maturation in Pomegranate Wine Casks When it comes to whisky, the maturation process plays a crucial role in shaping its flavor profile and character. As a new-world whisky distillery, we love exploring unconventional casks to create distinct and innovative whisky. Pomegranates hold a special place in Israeli culture and cuisine. These iconic fruits have been […]
Dessert Wine Casks
Using dessert wine casks to age single malt whisky adds a unique and intriguing dimension to the flavor profile of the final whisky. Traditionally, whisky is aged in oak casks, typically those previously used to mature bourbon or sherry. However, the use of dessert wine casks introduces a distinctive twist, infusing the whisky with the […]
Jim Swan
Remembering our friend and whisky visionary The guardian of world whisky, Jim Swan shaped the distilling community we’re part of today.He was also our first master distiller. We look back on the life and achievements of the celebrated distillery consultant. The word ‘legend’ is often overused in whisky. So too is ‘master’. Very few people […]
M&H Sense of Place
From sunshine to spirit: how geography impacts whisky There’s a reason each and every whisky is different – climate, environment and culture all play pivotal roles in shaping character. At M&H Distillery, that sense of place is profound. This is the story of locality and flavour. As the saying goes: there’s no place like home. […]
What Are STR Casks?
The world of whisky is constantly evolving, with new techniques and approaches emerging all the time. One such technique is the STR (Shaved-Toasted-Recharred), which was developed by our first master distiller and good friend, the late Dr. Jim Swan, a renowned whisky consultant, and expert. Dr. Swan was a pioneer in the field of whisky […]
Discover the wonderful world of whisky
Have you ever visited a whisky distillery? Our whisky distillery tours will take you on a journey through the past, present, and future of the whisky production process. You will explore our whisky production, from the barley to the whisky bottle. Gain inspiration from the entrepreneurial story behind the establishment of an Israeli distillery and […]
A Whisky Distillery in Tel Aviv
During the day, Tel Aviv’s city center is the thriving hub for dozens of startups. At night, at the same area, partygoers from all over the world fill its clubs and bars. Innovation and entrepreneurship, along with a sense of freedom, are embedded in the city’s DNA from its very beginning. Founded in 1909 by […]