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Oban distillery to isle of jura1/19/2024 There’s one pub, one road in and out, and only a few hundred residents. Despite these quaint facts, the distillery is owned by one of the largest holding companies in the Philippines. Jura 30-Year-Old won Best Islands Single Malt, as well as Best Islands Single Malt Over 21 Years, at the 2016 World Whiskies Awards. In 2010, Jura distillery released a 200 Year Anniversary special 21-Year-Old bottling that was finished in a Gonzalez Byass Oloroso Sherry cask from 1963. The precise age of the barrel held a special significance because it was the year that Jura distillery was rebuilt. On the box of its Jura 21-Year-Old offering, the distillery claims that the whisky embraces “many characteristics” of the 200th anniversary commemorative bottling. It’s undeniable that the ABV percentage is the same (44%), and today’s packaging is also quite innovative, with a removable buckling top that pulls up to reveal a black multi-tiered stand for the whisky bottle to perch upon. A black and white picture of the distillery is visible though a window on the lid, adding a vintage look. The bottle itself has a feminine, curvy appearance, which even tapers in at the “waist.” In fact, it reminds me a little of a prehistoric fertility goddess.Īlthough Jura offers a few peated options in its core line-up, which culminate in Prophecy–a non-chill filtered, heavily peated whisky–the Jura 21 year-old is a different sort of animal. Call this whisky “domesticated,” if you wish. It’s sweet, creamy, slightly oaky, and thus appeals to a wide range of preferences. Vital Stats: 44% ABV (88 proof) aged 21 years 100% malted barley price ranges from $135-$170. Nose: Marshmallow nougat toffee honey malted milk balls wheat grass juice cashew butter. Palate: Rhubarb, with other stewed fruits dry roasted peanut cardamom, saffron vanilla, and more toffee.įinish: Medium finish that finally reveals a bit of oak tannins, with a slightly bitter downturn. At the death, a phantom note of sweetness makes a come-back, revealing a bit of marshmallow nougat. While tasting Isle of Jura 21-Year-Old, I am reminded of artificial caramel flavor (E150a). I can’t be sure the culprit is in here, or not, but I suspect a little might be–in fairly low amounts. This particular detail is usually difficult to confirm with distilleries that use caramel coloring to “brighten the corners” of what might otherwise be a fairly dull looking whisky. One thing I will say with some measure of confidence is that my taste buds can usually detect the substance, even though it is supposed to be flavorless. The addition of water does seem to create a bit of “Scotch mist” in the glass. Our Islay Whisky Cruise departs on 24th April 2022 and includes full board in a twin or bunk cabin with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided.Because of this fact, I will go out on a limb and infer, through a feat of Sherlock Holmes-style deductive reasoning, that the whisky is not chill filtered. Coal Isla distillery in sound of Islay is also a possibility as well as Jura distillery on the Isle of Jura.ĭay 6: Explore Crinan before we do an evening sail up Loch Linnhe back to Fort William.ĭay 7: After breakfast, disembark at your leisure. The nature of our cruises is to provide a “theme” and to make the most of the options available to us based on weather, tides, access and things like local events & festivals. As a guide, this is a sample itinerary of what this cruise could include:ĭay 1: Join Nova Spero by early afternoon at her base in the Corpach Basin. If possible, we will take and evening sail up to Glencoe and anchor there for the nightĭay 2: We set sail for Oban where we will overnight.ĭay 3: Time to explore Oban town and Oban Whisky Distillery before we set sail for Islay and Port Ellen.ĭays 4 & 5: We take our time to explore the area and its famous whisky distilleries including Bowmore, Laphroaig & Lagavullin distilleries. Join us as we explore Scotland’s west coast and some of her finest whisky distilleries as we go. En route we will visit a variety of ports & harbours, scenic landmarks and iconic attractions. When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways.Ī 6 night cruise starting and finishing in Corpach, Fort William. Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valleyġ4 Wonderful Wildlife Tours to Book in Scotlandĭiscover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more!
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