TERROIR
The Apex Terroir series is our exploration of how place shapes whisky. Inspired by the vision of the late Dr. Jim Swan, who called our region a "Playground" for innovation, this release delves into the impact of climate on maturation. From shifting humidity and temperature to the influence of elevation, each location leaves a telltale mark on the whisky through cask maturation, creating a depth of character never explored before. This is a new perspective on whisky. This is whisky Terroir.
apex terroir dead sea
The climate at the Dead Sea, the lowest location on dry land, is far less welcoming than the postcards suggest. The brutal heat and unmatched air pressure were just begging to have whisky matured there. These conditions practically squeeze flavour from our casks, resulting in an intense dram that clearly reflects the climatic terroir the whisky endured.
Full of minerality and spice as well as a well rounded sweetness, this is a unique insight into the most extreme exploration of whisky terroir ever attempted.
Aroma
Sweet with French vanilla and mocha nestled within a cigar box.
Palate
Gentle black tea is followed by a rush of warm spices such as cinnamon, coriander seeds, and dark cocoa powder.
Finish
Long and satisfying with candied ginger and cloves, joined by characteristically minerally sea salt
apex Terroir Jerusalem Mountains
We specifically chose to age whisky in the pine forests of the Jerusalem mountains to exploit the high elevation and chill temperatures so seldom found in Israel. This climate provides a slower and more gentle maturation than our whisky is accustomed to, ensuring that the resulting whisky is light and fresh, with a green natural flavour that reflects its terroir.
Aroma
Full of bright green apples balanced with citrus leaf and subtle oak.
Palate
Dry oak and fresh pine duel among the sweet spice of fennel and white pepper.
Finish
Short, yet juicy with clear notes of toffee apples.
apex Terroir Negev Desert
The hot and arid desert days of the Negev are cut by the chilly nights of the Arad hills. The casks matured there expand and contract with the temperature changes, and when combined with gentle maturation at high altitude, this daily process results in a uniquely delicate but flavourful whisky. So different from the other regions with its clear fruity character that’s dry as the desert.
Aroma
A delicate and graceful medley of nuts, dark chocolate, and dried fruit.
Palate
Dry burst of fresh fruit and red berries.
Finish
Fresh berry and dried fruits meet with soft notes of marshmallow for a short but moreish finish.
Apex Terroir Sea of Galilee
This whisky was matured at the low point where the Sea of Galilee meets the Jordan River, where high humidity draws alcohol from the casks, while the high temperatures greedily drink the water content. These duelling influences manifest as warm market spice that keep pace with sticky and exotic date syrup, forming a regional taste that matches the whisky’s terroir.
Aroma
Sweet exotic banana and dates, with faint roast nuts, ginger, and market spice.
Palate
Marmalade and date-syrup coat the tongue before a wall of warm spice marches straight through.
Finish
The rush of complex spice and honey gives way to lingering tannic black tea and freshly stripped treebark.