2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd, Milk & Honey, Cask Ref. 858, Single Malt Whisky, Israel (64.2%)

This STR cask (“shaving, toasting and re-charring ’’) was filled with equal quantities of the distillery’s peated and unpeated spirit, before being matured for three years in Israel. The nose offers thick slabs of fruit jelly: apricot, quince and overripe mango, opening up to notes of tobacco and crystallised ginger. The palate is incredible, viscous and chewy, showing notes of black cherry, espresso and dark chocolate, all with a deliciously fruity undertone. The finish delivers an explosion of spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and root ginger. This is a muscular dram worthy of many repeat visits.