From the Isle of Jura comes the subtly briny sea goddess 10 YO single malt.
60 miles off the western coast of Scottish mainland you will find the Isle of Jura, a sparsely inhabited island of Scotland… and we are not kidding when we say sparse — residents include 200 humans, and about 5,000 deer. On the island there is one road, one church, and one distillery (A Scot's life essentials). The Isle of Jura distillery was founded in 1963, but its facilities date back as far as 1810, as being the first licensed distillery on Jura. They are owned by independent bottlers Whyte and Mackay.
The Old Jura Distillery was founded by Laird Archibald Campbell, and sits alongside the Corryvreckan Whirlpool. Nearly a century after it was opened, the distillery was dismantled due to a land dispute, and remained closed until 1963. Today, the Jura Distillery is a curious hybrid creature, with its a fusion of modern distillation techniques and traditional craftsmanship, it remains one of the most remote and isolated distilleries on the planet.
Their Whiskies are just as curiously delightful. Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made from Scottish barley, milled and mashed on-site and distilled through Jura's enormous 28-foot tall copper-pot stills. The distillery sources their water from Loch a’Bhaile-Mhargaidh. Despite the fact that the water flows through a great deal of peat, the Whisky barely has any peaty character. This is quite different than its Scottish siblings across the way. Instead Jura Whisky takes its character from the sea, after all, it is surrounded by it. Isle of Jura’s 10 Year Old has a fruity character, with a medium body, accented by ginger and coffee, and the characteristic slight briny taste of Jura malts. The majority of Jura malt is aged in ex-Bourbon casks.
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Smartass Corner
Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
Salted caramel popcorn! Light peat or none at all...the way I like it.
Thomas,
Love the flavor. Spicy yet smooth
Matt,
Just like a bourbon
Slightly disappointed with this being included in ‘the islands’ tasting package. No smoke whatsoever. Bourbon casks overwhelm everything flavour wise. Heavy oak and spice with a sweet finish. If you like bourbon this will give you a good transition to scotch. Very easy to sip.
Paul,
Very smooth.
Simon,
At first taste I hated this as it replaced the awesome Origins, but having gone back to it after a few months, it's really quite drinkable, like a slightly smoky, sweet bourbon. Quite raw, but a good sipper.
Scott,
A good, lightly peated drink.
Josh,
Love it, fantastic value! Love the chocolate and fruitiness. Smooth smoky finish!
Evan,
a nice spicy pepper with vanilla on the finish. Not bad at all
Bryce,
If I could only drink one Scotch for the rest of my life it would be this one right here! Granted I have not tried the 18 year, but till then its this baby right here. Just an absolutely amazing whisky, with a nice amount of peat, bright fruits, honey, and a little chocolate bitter. It will continue to be on my shelf for a long time!
Greg,
Eminently drinkable, smooth sweet edge finish.
Nathan,
Just enough smoke without being overpowering.
Fruit.
guest,
Very smooth, caramel
guest,
Work taster
Benjamin,
just a shade smokier than Highland Park 12, an absolutely delicious, exquisitely balanced single malt. not for scotch noobs but great for a first or second "smoky" scotch experience.
Robert,
Nice hint of smoke. Went down really easy.
Adam,
Was not very impressed with this whisky at all: Initial taste was quite good but was very short and i was left just tasting alcohol at the end.. not unpleasant but very bland!
guest,
Gold, clear, no sediment, medium plus legs.
Medium intensity, moderate age, used oak, malt grain, light smoke,
Manderin, apple, pear, cinnamon, vanilla, toffee, molasses, anise, raisin, chocolate, Oloroso Sherry, bourbon, fruit cake,
Off dry, warming alcohol, medium body, medium length, some complexity.
Very good quality.
Technically a 8.5
Bruno,
Like it. So good for low price.
Charles,
Pretty good for the price. Subtle smoke and balance
Sonali,
Brown Sugar & Bandaids
Justin,
Not bad, but none one I'm going to keep around. I prefer the superstition over the 10 year.
guest,
Soft.
Brandon,
Not terrible but not awe inspiring.
guest,
Sweetness hits you on the nose, then floral, salty, vanilla and cocoa. First taste is spice, slight oak/ vanilla. Syrupy mouthfeel. Finish is more of same, sweetness lingers, eventually drys out late. Get past initial sweet bomb and complexities come out. Pleasant surprise.
Alex,
Very good and smooth tasting
Mariano,
First time ever I feel really disappointed by a well known branded whisky
guest,
Middle of the road
guest,
Very smooth single malt, great value, medium bodied with honey being the primary note for me.
guest,
At 41 I had never tried Whisky then I tried the 10yo Jura & now I'm hooked on whisky tasting, I'm looking forward to sampling the range!