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Jura 10 years

malty woody
3.1
(10)€34Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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The Isle of Jura is home to thousands of red deer and fewer than 200 people. One distillery has worked there since 1810. It stands in the village of Craighouse, rebuilt in 1963 with unusually tall copper stills. Those tall stills give the spirit a lighter, sweeter character. The malt rests ten years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. Then it finishes in aged Oloroso sherry casks brought from Jerez. The result leans into rich chocolate, soft caramel and a thread of honey. There is coffee too, with a gentle citrus lift. Pour it neat and let those layers open slowly.

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Jura

Jura is a distillery located on the Isle of Jura, off the west coast of Scotland. It was founded in 1810, but ceased production in the 1900s. In 1963, it was rebuilt and reopened, and has been producing whisky ever since. The distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the Jura 10 Year Old, Jura 16 Year Old, and Jura 21 Year Old. These whiskies are aged in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, giving them a range of flavors and aromas. Jura uses locally sourced barley and water from the nearby Loch a'Bhaile-Mhargaidh in its whisky production. The distillery has its own malting floor and still house, allowing for complete control over the production process.

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About the Jura 10 years

Jura 10 years is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Jura distillery on the Isle of Jura. An Island region of Scotland. It is one of the few drams made on a remote island. The place is home to more red deer than people. The Jura distillery stands in the village of Craighouse, founded in 1810 and rebuilt in 1963. Its exceptionally tall copper stills shape a lighter, sweeter spirit. That gentle character is the signature of Jura, and it carries through every bottle. The island itself is wild and windswept, with a single road and one pub. Deer wander right up to the distillery walls. This 10 year old single malt first matures in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. It then takes an Oloroso sherry cask finish, using aged casks from Jerez in Spain. The sherry adds depth without hiding the distillery's softer side. It is a clever pairing of two cask styles. Expect rich dark chocolate and smooth caramel on the palate. A spoonful of honey rounds the edges, while coffee brings a darker note. A bright touch of citrus keeps it lively and fresh. Light spice and a whisper of earthy peat round out the finish. Bottled at 40% ABV, Jura 10 years drinks easily and rewards slow sipping. It suits both newcomers and seasoned malt drinkers. Enjoy this island single malt neat to taste its full sherry-cask warmth. Jura 10 years is a fine introduction to one of Scotland's most distinctive island distilleries.