#Isle of jura whiskey review archive

This is where quality cask selection comes in of course and, having spoken about the Jura Archive bottlings before, we can pour this one with quite some optimism. The core range version of the Isle of Jura 30 Years Old can be purchased at Master of Malt for 331.84 (ex-VAT, although it is currently sold out and will be back soon) or at The Whisky Exchange for 332.50 (ex-VAT and in stock), so please do get it when the opportunity presents itself Until the next review, have a wonderful week ahead. Very enjoyable, slightly sweet, with a note of caramel. Personally I can understand some of the misgivings associated with the Jura 10 year old, but have tasted a few beautiful old Jura’s in the past and feel the distillery often gets rather unfairly overlooked. The quality of the standard range has risen markedly in recent years, yet only the older official bottlings and interesting examples from the Independents pique the interest of many. However, even with this undoubted success and some peated releases to draw extra interest, Jura whisky remains quite unloved beyond casual whisky drinkers. It is a significant one in the U.K market though and, in its 10 year old form, is a staple among widely available supermarket malts. The island of Jura is a place of deep beauty, feeling far more remote and isolated than its neighbouring Islay and where this Island of peat is home to eight celebrated distilleries Jura boasts only one. In my experience Jura is at its best when allowed greater time in the wood, so let us start with the Jura 16 year old, perhaps the distillery’s unusual, beguiling character will shine in-spite of the aforementioned curtailments.

It’s a common theme with the distilleries owned and marketed by Whyte and Mackay colouring, chill-filtration, low bottling strengths, they all serve to put off those who prefer their whisky a little more natural. That aside, things do still remain hazy for Jura if it is to be a brand aimed at serious whisky lovers. The quality has risen markedly in recent batches, and while it still hasn’t shaken away all negative associations, it’s gaining in credibility as a result. Some of this must surely be down to its notable presence on supermarket shelves, but not all. Things have changed for the standard 10 year old in recent years, progressing from being the butt of many a whisky-snob joke to one of the best-selling single malts in the U.K. Overall, a very pleasant experience, and a superb whisky for exploring the textural nooks and crannies of a subtle whisky.After touching upon the official releases of Jura distillery in July’s Review of the excellent Isle of Jura 1988 Archives label, it’s about time we get around to tasting one.

The celery from the nose re-appears on the finish, joined by other green veggies including brussel sprouts and iceberg lettuce. On the palate, a slight icing sugar dryness appears, followed by notes of leather and shoe polish with a touch of tobacco. Also present is the Cinnabon experience - sweetened raisins, cinnamon, and hints of spice. We were hit by celery and watermelon on the nose, with a citrus and cherry pucker following through from nose to finish. To honour this unique bond, the symbol of the Diurachs adorns each and every pack.įlavours of dark chocolate combined with oranges and spices leave a sweet toffee and honey finish. Understandably, the islanders are drawn to it above all others.

Qualities often attributed to the Diurachs themselves. It’s a subtle malt – unassuming, understated yet intriguing. Nurtured for sixteen long years, this is the whisky of choice for the people of Jura.

Called “Diurach’s Own 16,” Jura’s 16 year old offering is not peated like its siblings, and is usually considered a lightweight offerings from Jura, who describe it as follows: Isle of Jura distillery, resurrected from the stones of a decrepit 19th century distillery in the 1960s, now produces a range of whisky from the lightly peated Superstition to the heavily peated Prophecy. Photo by ELEVATE from Pexels Photo by ELEVATE from Pexels