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Whisky Review: M&H Elements Red Wine Cask

We review M&H Elements Red Wine Cask. It's an Israeli single malt finished in local red wine casks.

OVERALL RATING

5
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M&H Elements Red Wine Cask (image via M&H Distillery(

Tasting Notes

About:

92 proof. Non chill-filtered. Natural color. No age statement; however, the Elements series is aged a minimum of three years. 26% red wine cask. 60% ex-bourbon cask. 10% STR cask. 4% virgin oak cask. $66. Tel Aviv, Israel.
Appearance:
Golden yellow in color.
Nose:
There was an interesting dynamic that happened with the aroma on this whisky. I feel like it’s both salty and sweet. A very savory nose, yet the more I sampled it, the more I got the dark fruits. My first aromas were strong on brine, with a little dark chocolate truffle, earthy, and oceanic yet sweet like an oatmeal raisin cookie with nuts.
Palate:
The nose had a touch of sweet to it, well, the taste continues along that savory journey. Maybe even more savory than the nose. I detected notes of vegetables, umami, tea tree, oak, resin, and frankincense. It had a medicinal or mineral taste as it made my tongue tingle a bit.
Finish:
Comments:
If there’s one thing I can say about this whisky and M&H Distillery in general, they are unique. This is not a sweet-tasting whisky like a bourbon, but is more savory. To me, it was like a meal in a glass verses dessert.

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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