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Whisky Review: M&H Apex Cognac Cask

We review M&H Apex Cognac Cask small batch single malt. It's aged in ex-bourbon and STR casks, then finished in ex-Cognac casks.

OVERALL RATING

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M&H Apex Cognac Cask Small Batch Whisky (image via M&H Distillery)

Tasting Notes

About:

117.6 proof. Non chill filtered. Natural color. Aged a minimum of three years. A vatting of carefully selected, ex-Bourbon and STR casks precedes a finish in Kosher ex-Cognac casks from a family-owned Cognac house. Tel Aviv, Israel.
Appearance:
Golden yellow in color.
Nose:
The aroma is faint yet sweet. I detect stone fruits like dark cherry and plum. It’s mostly dark heavy fruits as well as grape and cognac.
Palate:
For me, this ex-Cognac cask whisky is hot, and hard to taste the nuisances of without some water. There are heavy spice flavors like clove, cardamom, and nutmeg, along with leather, menthol, and eucalyptus.
Finish:
Comments:
Although I am a huge fan of winter spices like clove, cardamom, and nutmeg this was not a whisky that I loved. I did not like it neat but found that it opened up a bit with water. If this whisky were in my bar at home I would prefer to use it in a mixed drink or use it for warming whisky in the winter time.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Melissa Jones

Melissa D. Jones is a traveler, blogger, photographer, storyteller, foodie, whiskey enthusiast, and creative entrepreneur. Her thirst for adventure and new experiences has led her to photograph all 50 states and 47 countries, a journey she chronicled in her travel book. When she's not exploring the globe, Melissa resides in Portland, Oregon, where she enjoys attending events, savoring whiskey, and hiking. She has sampled over 100 different whiskies, both locally and internationally.

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