ABV 40%
Not as enticing as the older versions. Lacks depth but it has nothing to do with youth. Water kills it down.
Martine Nouet
Jura
Brand
Jura
Bottler
Legacy, Aged 10 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
10
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Sweet. Restrained. Pine nut. Rice pudding and custard. Caramel. With a dash of water, stewed apples.
Palate: Sweet, a bit soft and watery in the middle. Toffee and honey.
Finish: Short, dry. Nutty.
Comment: Not as enticing as the older versions. Lacks depth but it has nothing to do with youth. Water kills it down.
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: Earthy, damp bracken, pine wood, grass. Firm cereal notes. Warm, woollen hiking socks. Ovaltine. Slightly milky. Young, beginning to come together.
Palate: Nutty, crunchy, hazelnut. Grass. Unctuous feel. Sweet in the centre.
Finish: Crisp. Dry grass.
Comment: Seems bulkier than I recall.
Score: 7.5
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