{"title":"Distillery Dive #155: A Swan Song","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur inaugural release from this Israeli distillery, based in Tel Aviv, comes in the form of our popular comparative series – Distillery Dive! \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Dive #155: A Swan Song\u003c\/strong\u003e compares and contrasts two malts of the same age and cask maturation with different malt specifications. But first, a little more about Distillery 155….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2013, this is Israel’s first whisky distillery who hit the ground running by employing none other than \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Jim Swan\u003c\/strong\u003e to be their first consultant and master distiller. You see, Jim was a master of the tropical maturation process, coaxing unbelievable aromas, flavour and colour out of whiskies in a very short amount of time. Distilleries in tropical regions around the world called on him to help with making the best whisky possible. 155’s Mediterranean climate made it a perfect candidate for Jim’s expertise. Together, they created a beautiful range using shaved\/toasted\/re-charred casks (a Dr. Jim Swan invention) and ex-bourbon casks. Sadly, Jim passed away in 2017 but his legacy lives on in distilleries like this one. Distillery 155 currently boasts 5 ranges of whisky. Our focus is on their classic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, we juxtapose two 4-year-old malts aged entirely in 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e fill shaved\/toasted\/re-charred barriques. Israel’s hot climate accelerates the maturation process, and this type of cask packs the distillate with loads of flavour! \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 155.1 A great starter\u003c\/strong\u003e was crafted from 100% unpeated malt and boasts a profile that might remind you of a delicious cocktail – bold spices, burnt orange peel and loads of honeyed character. Floral accents throughout lend sophistication to the well-textured and round palate. \u003cstrong\u003eCask No. 155.2 Blended at birth\u003c\/strong\u003e was crafted from 50% peated malt and 50% unpeated malt. The result is a roasty, toasty and tasty palate of game meats, stewed berry fruits and rum raisin ice cream. We suggest you try these casks side-by-side in our \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery Dive 155: A Swan Song bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e! Compare and contrast these exotic styles mastered by Dr. Jim Swan and perfected by the talented team at Distillery 155! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL'chaim!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cask-no-155-1","title":"Cask No. 155.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur entrée was spiced marmalade on a wholewheat cracker before, floral and flagrant, rose petals landed on a warm hay bale. The palate opened with a pint of old English shilling ale, warming mace and a lot of dried orange peel, pomegranate and red grape. Manuka honey followed, as did ginger and bramble jelly. Water offered a heady, exotic spice market, along with plum and treacle toffee. 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