Did you know that 70% of the whisky's characteristics comes from the casks it was matured in?
The casks we use to age our whisky play an essential part in whisky making. How essential? They are responsible to about 70% of the whisky’s characteristics. The size of the cask, its shape, the type of wood, the heat-treatment it went through, and most importantly its previous contents, determine the flavor, aroma and color of the whisky.
Our Cask Selection
We choose casks that ensure wide and exceptional spectrum of flavors. We import new oak casks, ex-bourbon and rye barrels from the USA, Jim Swan’s STR casks (developed especially for aging whisky in hot climates), rum casks from Jamaica, kosher sherry butts from Spain, old barrels from Islay, Scotland, that add peated notes, and 400 liters French Limousin oak casks that were used to mature Kosher Cognac from the Godet Distillery – we are always on the lookout unique barrels to mature our whisky.
On top of that, we obtain barrels from selected Israeli wineries, that add a sense of terroir to our single malt whisky. These casks, that were used in the production of red and white wine, port-style and unique pomegranate wine, add to the blend of tradition and innovation that guides us in every step.