Whisky Making
Dr. Jim Swan’s Legacy
When discussing our distillery, the impact that Dr Jim Swan had on our earliest days is hard to overstate. After our founding in 2013 the decision to hire Jim as a consultant was one of the first steps we ever took. It was an easy choice. Jim was at the time renowned as the ‘Einstein […]
Cotswolds and M&H honour Jim Swan
The spirits business wrote about the special project we did with the Cotswolds Distillery in memory of our first master distiller and dear friend, the late Dr. Jim Swan. “This limited edition blend is a testament to Dr Swan’s enduring impact on the whisky industry, and we are proud to offer a whisky that honours […]
Six Gold medals!
M&H Distillery Triumphs at International Spirits Challenge 2024! We are thrilled to announce that M&H Distillery has been awarded 6 prestigious Gold Medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2024, one of the world’s most esteemed whisky competitions! This is a remarkable achievement for us, and for the Israeli whisky industry as a whole. This international […]
We Are Gold
Raising a toast to our success at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition! We are happy to announce that we won 2 double gold medals and one gold medal in one of the most acclaimed competitions in the whisky industry: the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Our double gold medal winners are: ELEMENTS PEATED A […]
Exploring the Unique Flavor of Israeli Whisky:
Maturation in Pomegranate Wine Casks When it comes to whisky, the maturation process plays a crucial role in shaping its flavor profile and character. As a new-world whisky distillery, we love exploring unconventional casks to create distinct and innovative whisky. Pomegranates hold a special place in Israeli culture and cuisine. These iconic fruits have been […]
Dessert Wine Casks
Using dessert wine casks to age single malt whisky adds a unique and intriguing dimension to the flavor profile of the final whisky. Traditionally, whisky is aged in oak casks, typically those previously used to mature bourbon or sherry. However, the use of dessert wine casks introduces a distinctive twist, infusing the whisky with the […]
Jim Swan
Remembering our friend and whisky visionary The guardian of world whisky, Jim Swan shaped the distilling community we’re part of today.He was also our first master distiller. We look back on the life and achievements of the celebrated distillery consultant. The word ‘legend’ is often overused in whisky. So too is ‘master’. Very few people […]
M&H Sense of Place
From sunshine to spirit: how geography impacts whisky There’s a reason each and every whisky is different – climate, environment and culture all play pivotal roles in shaping character. At M&H Distillery, that sense of place is profound. This is the story of locality and flavour. As the saying goes: there’s no place like home. […]