Distillery
A LAND WITH SPIRIT
Capturing the spirit of the land, from the pure mineral springs of the Golan, through the Carmel Mountains, down to the powerful winds of the Judean Hills and sand-filled deserts.
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INGREDIENTS
Water
Natural spring water from the Golan Heights.
Malted Barle
The finest European # 2 and # 6 row brewers malts
Yeast
Proprietary Distillers yeast.
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Ruach Distillery embraces the belief that distilling is a spiritual endeavour, whereby the lighter vapours enriched with our finest single malt essence ascend upwards through our twin copper pot stills.
Using pure Golan spring water, our single malt soulfully breathes within our casks and matures within the unique middle eastern climate – a transformation of the spirit into miraculous whisky.
Sourcing
OUR CASKS
At Ruach Distillery, we believe that exceptional whisky begins with extraordinary casks. We carefully source our barrels from the finest cooperages around the world, each selected to enhance the character of our single malt.
The diverse influences create a whisky that is rich, balanced, and full of depth.
Aging
PROCESS
1
Extraction
Our newly distilled single malt spirit, with the addition of natural spring water is transferred into various casks, whereby the alcohol and water interact with the wood, extracting a range of flavors and color. These include wood sugars, aromas, lactones, color compounds, and tannins. Additionally, flavors from any previously held spirit or wine from our used casks are also imparted into the whisky during this maturation process.
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Oxidation
During whisky maturation, several key changes take place. Oxidation occurs through the cask’s porous wood, helping to remove off flavors. The char layer inside the cask acts as a filter and also contributes to this process. Over time, the whisky’s character is refined through a chemical reaction known as esterification, which creates a range of flavors and characteristics, including fruity, floral, smokey and baking spice notes and aromas, common in whisky maturation.
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Climate & Environment
Evaporation through the cask—commonly referred to as the “angel’s share”—results in a loss of whisky to the atmosphere. Our warm middle eastern climate results in frequent cycles of expansion and contraction as the whisky moves in and out of the barrel. This dynamic speeds up the aging process, intensifies the flavors, and increases the evaporative loss over a shorter period. Furthermore, humidity vs. dryness of environment as well as circulation of airflow and the location of individual barrels within our warehouses are all factors which play a role that influences the whisky’s maturation and flavor profile.
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Finishing & Blending (i.e. Marrying)
The final step in maturation is blending, also known as marrying, and finishing. During this phase, the cellar master or master blender combines whisky from multiple casks or batches to create a new layered flavor profile. In a process known as multi-cask whisky maturation, whisky is transferred from one barrel to another, allowing the new cask to impart additional or complementary flavors through the maturation processes described earlier. The finishing process also enables the master blender to enhance or balance the whisky’s final flavors and aromas, akin to how a chef adds finishing touches to a dish with specific spices. Finishing can vary in duration, ranging from a few months to a longer secondary or even tertiary period of a year or more.
Marrying
malts
Marrying malts is an essential step in crafting our whisky, where carefully selected single malts are blended to create a harmonious and balanced spirit. At Ruach Distillery, this process involves patience and precision, allowing the individual characteristics of each malt to meld together, enhancing the depth, complexity, and smoothness of the final whisky.
By marrying malts, we achieve a unified expression that reflects our commitment to quality and the art of whisky-making, resulting in a rich and nuanced flavor profile that embodies the essence of Ruach.
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