About the product
Milk & Honey APEX STR Cask Single Malt Whisky is a bold and innovative expression crafted in Israel, showcasing the influence of STR casks. These casks are shaved, toasted, and re-charred, a process that intensifies interaction between the spirit and the wood, creating a rich and complex profile.
On the palate, it reveals layers of red fruit, caramel, and vanilla, complemented by notes of toasted oak, baking spice, and a touch of chocolate. The STR cask influence brings a subtle wine-like richness, adding depth and a gentle sweetness.
The texture is full-bodied and smooth, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering spice, oak, and soft fruit undertones.
Expressive and modern, this whisky highlights the impact of advanced cask techniques, delivering a distinctive and well-balanced single malt experience.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
The STR maturation creates a profile that is famously "bright but spicy," balancing orchard fruits with heavy bakery notes.
- Nose Rich and inviting. It opens with vanilla custard and orange zest, followed by a delicate floral note of chamomile tea and red berries.
- Palate Full-bodied and complex. You will find layers of roasted coffee and dry ginger, transitioning into a savory mid-palate of green sage leaves and honeyed malt. The red wine influence provides a faint "jammy" sweetness.
- Finish Long and powerful. It leaves a lingering trail of cocoa butter and black pepper, with a final aromatic hit of strong charred oak and toasted nuts.
Food Pairings
The spicy ginger and roasted coffee notes make this STR expression a fantastic partner for rich, savory-sweet combinations.
- Savory Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Dried Apricots. The spices in the dish (ginger, cinnamon) mirror the whisky's profile, while the apricots play off the wine-cask fruitiness.
- Main Seared Duck Breast with a Balsamic Glaze. The acidity of the glaze cuts through the high-proof heat, while the gaminess of the duck matches the charred oak finish.
- Cheese Aged Manchego or Clothbound Cheddar. The nuttiness of these cheeses amplifies the roasted coffee and toasted grain notes of the malt.
- Sweet Dark Chocolate Ginger Thins or Baklava. The ginger in the cookies resonates with the palate, while the honey in the baklava highlights the vanilla custard nose.
About the brand
Milk & Honey is Israel’s first single malt distillery, and the APEX series represents their most experimental and small-batch "pinnacle" releases. The STR cask process was pioneered by Dr. Jim Swan specifically for hot-climate distilleries to prevent the wood from becoming too tannic or bitter. By using red wine barrels that have undergone this specific transformation, M&H is able to marry the dark fruit influence of Israeli wine with the bold, spicy character of active oak. In 2026, M&H continues to be a global leader in the "World Whisky" category, known for its technical precision and its ability to produce award-winning spirits in record time.
