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The distillery's first products reached the shelves during the first quarter of 2016. In May 2017, the distillery unveiled Israel's first-ever single-malt whisky, made by its Head
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Whiskies Awards for its Elements Sherry Cask - a Single Malt Whisky that matured in sherry and bourbon casks. Additionally, the distillery received several other awards at the Icons of
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