Milk and Honey Elements Peated Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Israel's first single malt distillery imports peat from far away and lets the Israeli sun mature every cask.

Expert description

Milk & Honey Elements Peated is an Israeli Single Malt Whisky matured in oak casks. Milk & Honey Distillery was founded in 2012 in Tel Aviv and was Israel's first commercial whisky distillery, with its first bottles released in 2018. The name comes from the biblical description of Israel as the land 'flowing with milk and honey'. The Elements range is the distillery's core lineup, with the Peated expression made from imported peated malt, while Israel's warm climate and wide temperature swings significantly accelerate maturation compared to traditional whisky regions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, honey and a hint of dried figs.

Palate

The palate is round with smoky malt, caramel and warm spice.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, smoky and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Milk & Honey Elements Peated Israeli Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Milk & Honey
Region/Country: Tel Aviv, Israel
Type: Israeli Single Malt Whisky
Cask type: Oak casks
Distillation method: Pot still

Flavour profile

Smoky · Honeyed · Warm · Spicy

Did you know?

Israel's extreme climate, with wide day-to-night temperature swings, matures whisky significantly faster than in Scotland — Milk & Honey estimates their whisky ages several times faster.

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Frequently asked questions about Milk & Honey Elements Peated Israeli Single Malt Whisky

Why does whisky mature faster in Israel than in Scotland?

The warm climate with wide day-to-night temperature swings significantly increases the interaction between whisky and cask, accelerating maturation compared to Scotland's cooler, more stable climate.

What does the name Milk & Honey mean?

It refers to the biblical description of Israel as a land 'flowing with milk and honey' — a symbol of abundance and fertility.

How is Milk & Honey Elements Peated Israeli Single Malt Whisky best served?

In a nosing glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the smoky notes.

Is Milk and Honey Elements Peated Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% a good gift idea?

Yes, Milk and Honey Elements Peated Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.

How should Milk and Honey Elements Peated Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

What is Oak casks, and how does it affect the flavour?

Oak casks contributes its own character during maturation — typically influencing colour, sweetness, and spiced or fruity notes, depending on what the cask previously held.