Isle of Jura Distillery
ABV 63%
Jura's manager Michael Heads worked at Laphroaig. A coincidence? More please!
Dave Broom
The Whisky Exchange
Brand
The Whisky Exchange
Bottler
1999, Aged 5 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
5
Age (Years)
63%
ABV
Islands (Non Islay)
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Straw-like, then immensely smoky; chimney sweep's sack, engine oil. Water calms it down, brings out lentil, sweetness, pine wood and a zestiness.
Palate: A fug of smoke. Thankfully there's a sweetness beneath and a bracken-like note to balance.
Finish: Smoke and more smoke. Tarry.
Comment: Jura's manager Michael Heads worked at Laphroaig. A coincidence? More please!
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Leafy bonfires in autumn. Pine logs.
Palate: Starts sweet and nutty. Development of oily, soothing, smoky flavours.
Finish: Firm, gripping, balsamic. Appetising.
Comment: Why wasn't this done years ago? More please. Captivating.
Score: 8.5
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