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Jura Introduces “Jura Pale Ale Cask” – Their Latest Addition To The ‘Cask Edition Series’!

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“Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition”

Jura, the UK’s top malt brand, has introduced a new whisky called “Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition” to its ‘Cask Edition Series’!

“… a fruity and tropical hop character with a smooth and creamy finish.”

During the lockdown, Jura’s whisky makers, Gregg Glass and Joe Ricketts, saw an opportunity to collaborate with local craft brewers to source beer casks well suited to maturing Jura’s signature flavour profile.

The result is Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition, which has a fruity and tropical hop character with a smooth and creamy finish.

Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition joins three others in the Cask Editions Series – Jura Winter Edition, Jura Red Wine Cask Edition and Jura Rum Cask Finish.

At 40%, this whisky is intended to be enjoyed as part of sociable occasions, and there is a special Jura Hopscotch Highball cocktail recipe for adventurous drinkers offering a refreshing long serve and a twist on the classic beer cocktail combinations:


Jura Hopscotch Highball
■ 35ml Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition whisky, 15ml lemon, 10ml sugar, 50ml grapefruit
■ Shake first four and strain over ice into an 8oz highball
■ Top with an IPA of your choice
■ Garnish with grapefruit wedge and mint sprig

Jura Hopscotch Highball

This whisky will be available in stores across the UK, including Tesco and has an RRP of £35 (70cl) with an accompanying tube, making it an ideal option for gifting.

Jura is also available to buy from these online Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Jura Distillery Trials Green Self-Repairing Building Repairs!

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Jura Distillery will become the first building in the country to trial an innovative self-repairing limewash!

Jura Distillery, home to the UK’s number one single malt whisky brand, will become the first building in the country to trial an innovative self-repairing limewash as part of the whisky maker’s commitment to sustainability within the industry!

The new coating, developed by the University of Hertfordshire and leaders in bio-based construction, UK Hempcrete, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the island whisky makers, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary in April.

The ground-breaking solution increases a building surface’s absorption of CO2 and this project will be the prototype for a potential solution in building conservation, which could help many businesses in their commitment to a zero-carbon approach.

The beachside distillery is located on the Hebridean Isle of Jura, home to a tiny island community of just 212. Currently, wind-driven rain on the island weathers the distillery, which prompts annual repainting to protect the building. As well as disrupting production and tourism, which is a core part of the island economy, it also increases carbon emissions through the transportation of materials to the island and the fulfilment of the maintenance works.

This new, more-robust surfacing is self-repairing, which is expected to reduce how often the repairs are needed, therefore reducing the annual carbon emissions from the distillery.

The initiative forms part of ‘The Green Print’, the roadmap to net zero created by the wider Whyte and Mackay whisky house, which lays out the Scottish whisky maker’s vision for a sustainable future.

The Isle of Jura is beautiful place to make Scotch Whisky, but it is not necessarily the easiest place be a whisky maker.

When we created The Green Print, we laid out our commitment to make a positive impact on the local community where we make our whisky. This partnership with our friends at UK Hempcrete and the University of Hertfordshire will deliver a pilot which we believe could make a positive impact across the Scotch Whisky industry and beyond.
– Jamie Muir: Jura’s Distiller Manager

This new, more-robust surfacing is self-repairing, which is expected to reduce how often the repairs are needed

The project has received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, as part of the Design Exchange Partnership Programme. The trial will aim to establish whether this is a sustainable solution for the building industry long term.

This collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire and Whyte and Mackay is a perfect fit for UK Hempcrete.

This is an opportunity to develop an innovative new low-carbon product alongside the development of primary research at the university, and simultaneously see its application in a real world context. This fits exactly with our ethos of improving the technical performance of buildings in the real world, whilst lowering their carbon footprint.
– Alex Sparrow: UK Hempcrete’s Managing Director

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Jura Announces 2022 Distillery Exclusive To Celebrate Fèis Ìle!

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Jura’s limited edition 2022 Distillery Exclusive!

Jura Single Malt whisky is celebrating the return of the popular Fèis Ìle festival with a very special community gathering and the launch of a limited-edition 14 Year Old Distillery Exclusive, crafted inside a specially selected cask waiting patiently in one of the island distillery’s warehouses!

The new whisky will be available from the 3rd June, the date that Jura Distillery marks its official day as part of the Fèis Ìle celebrations, which this year will see the whisky community at the distillery come together with islanders for a gathering that also includes Deer Island Rum and Lussa Gin.

Just 700 bottles will be available …

The 2007 limited Jura Distillery release was matured in Cask No.1892, a hand-selected Sherry butt from Jerez in Southern Spain, for 14 years. Just 700 bottles will be available of this exquisite liquid which boasts a golden orange colour and a cask strength of 57.2% ABV.

The distillery team had earmarked this cask as a potential island exclusive and it was easy to see why. The fruity, aromatic qualities we’ve found around the 2007 vintage, combined with the rich, warming notes from its time in a single Sherry butt make for a compelling expression of Jura’s distinct character.

Trying it with Mark and the team on the island, we quickly realised it would be the ideal candidate for 2022’s Fèis Ìle Distillery Cask, celebrating the return of this great festival.
– Joe Ricketts: Lead Whisky Maker for Jura

With an inviting nose expressing warm sweet spice, prunes soaked in Armagnac, crystal malt, dried peach, green banana and bitter orange, this 14 Year Old single cask malt delivers dried stone fruit and sweet citrus on the palate, together with notes of chocolate mint, medium roasted coffee and pistachio, before finishing with a lovely citrus blossom lift.

We knew this was a special cask destined for great things. Our distillery team had shortlisted it as a potential future distillery exclusive and Joe agreed.

We’ve worked harder than ever to ensure this celebratory bottling is ready for Jura Day, filling, wax dipping and completing every single bottle with hand-written labels all on island. A fitting tribute to the great community here.
– Mark Bruce: Jura Distillery Brand Home Manager

The 700 bottles will be available to purchase exclusively from the distillery visitor centre on the 3rd of June before the remaining allocation of bottles is made available for pre-sale to select international markets via the Jura Whisky website, with an RRP of £120

There will be no tours or tastings in the distillery this year, however the visitor centre will be open to all and distillery staff look forward to greeting everyone keen to get their hands on a bottle of Jura 2022 Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive. Deer Island Rum, Jura Brewery, Lussa Gin and The Island Bakehouse will also be running activities throughout the day and, for the islanders themselves, along with anybody lucky enough to be staying overnight, there will be live music from Glaswegian sensation Trail West supported by local band Pete Smoke and the Roaches, from 8pm in the local community hall.


Product information:

Distillery Exclusive Fèis Ìle Edition 2022 (14 Year Old, 2007 Vintage)

ABV: 57.2%

Available in 70cl

Colour: Orange gold

Nose: Cocoa dusting, warming sweet spice, prunes soaked in Armagnac, crystal malt, dried peach, green banana and bitter orange

Taste: Dried stone fruit, sweet citrus, chocolate mint, medium roasted coffee and pistachio

Finish: Finishes with a citrus blossom lift

Jura is also available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Whyte & Mackay Celebrates International Success!

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Tamnavulin Distillery

Whyte and Mackay’s collection of iconic whiskies, led by The Dalmore, was awarded 24 Gold Medals at the International Spirits Challenge 2022!

The whisky house, led by pioneering Master Whisky Maker Gregg Glass and Master Distiller Richard Paterson OBE, is the largest growing Single Malt brand owner globally, boasting an impressive portfolio that includes Jura and Tamnavulin.

The Dalmore Distillery

Speyside single malt Tamnavulin once again impressed the ISC judges, securing a Gold medal for each of its five entries, including the recently launched Tamnavulin White Wine Cask Edition.

This is the latest addition to its range of double cask matured whiskies, which also includes gold medal recipients Tempranillo Cask Edition and Spanish Grenache Cask Edition. The distillery, which was established as a brand in 2016, continues to perform well and is the fastest growing single malt worldwide.

Hot on its heels is island distillery Jura, the second fastest growing single malt worldwide[3]. Jura was awarded seven medals by the ISC judges, including four Golds: Jura 18 Year Old, Jura 21 Year Old Tide, Jura 21 Year Old Time, Jura Red Wine Cask Finish. This achievement comes only four years since the historic island distillery was relaunched.

Gold medals were also presented to The Woodsman Blended Scotch Whisky and King of Trees 10 Year Old, created by Whyte and Mackay’s Whisky Works development arm by following a rare maturation process using wood from 200 year old Scottish Oak trees.

In addition to the fantastic success our distilleries are seeing around the world, it’s an honour to continue to receive awards and accolades across our portfolio. This is testament to the hard work our entire team shows every day.

We have plenty of exciting whiskies to be revealed later in the year, which we can’t wait to share with the world.
– Gregg Glass: Master Whisky Maker

Jura Distillery

Award Summary:

Whisky Medal
The Dalmore 15 Year Old Gold
The Dalmore Cigar Malt Gold
The Dalmore Portwood Reserve Gold
The Dalmore Quintet Gold
Jura Red Wine Finish Gold
Jura 18 Year Old Gold
Jura 21 Tide Gold
Jura 21 Time Gold
Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Gold
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Gold
Tamnavulin Spanish Grenache Gold
Tamnavulin Tempranillo Gold
Tamnavulin White Wine Cask Gold
Whisky Works King of Tree’s 10YO Gold

Jura Whisky Adds To Their “Signature Series” With 14 Year Old American Rye Cask!

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Jura Whisky Adds To Their “Signature Series” With 14 Year Old American Rye Cask!

Jura Single Malt whisky is adding a ‘smooth and warming’ 14 Year Old American Rye Cask edition to its Signature Series, in celebration of Jura’s island community and the unbreakable bond between the islanders and the whiskies they produce.

Initially matured in Jura’s traditional American White Oak ex-Bourbon barrels, which are the perfect partner for all the new make spirit at the distillery, the whisky has been further matured in hand-selected American rye whisky casks to add depth and complexity, with distinctive layers of spicy and aromatic flavours.

Now available at a rrp. of £42

The rye casks impart notes of cinnamon, vanilla, cacao and warming honey to Jura’s signature smooth and bright profile.

Warm gold in colour, Jura 14 Year Old Rye Cask is reminiscent of warm summers evenings on the island, with classic fresh notes of citrus and vanilla balancing mango, fresh mint and crushed almonds.

On the palate, flavours of toffee apple and pecan pie are revealed with layers of cinnamon, honey, cacao and hazelnut, before giving way to a long, warm and nutty finish leaving an impression of maple syrup, guava and soft spice.

The vibrancy of our 14 Year Old Rye Cask is matched only by the spirit of the community on the island. The close-knit group are the inspiration for us to produce whiskies which transport you to Jura with every sip.

The rye casks add a warming complexity and depth of flavour to our signature fresh and vibrant Jura spirit, making it a perfect dram for every season.
– Gregg Glass: Whisky Maker & Blender at Whyte & Mackay

This latest addition to the Signature Series follows the launch of Jura Rum Cask Finish last summer and is presented in a striking green carton emblazoned with scenes from Jura complemented by golden rye, uniting the heritage of this whisky. Additionally, a QR code gives those who purchase a bottle an exclusive opportunity to discover more about the liquid, its story and how best to enjoy it.

Each bottle of Jura Whisky is a celebration of its island home and embodies the passion of those who make it – and the Jura 14 Year Old Rye Cask is no exception.

The remote Scottish island provides the canvas from which these dedicated islanders take their inspiration and the distillery provides the means to bring this to life. Our stills are amongst the tallest in Scotland, which create a light new make spirit with a citrus and pine character, and we use peated malted barley for less than four weeks a year which is added sparingly to provide body and seasoning to each whisky. This allows the Jura distillery to provide a unique home to craft our spirit.
– Claire Blackadder: Global Head of Brand for Jura

Jura 14 Year Old American Rye Cask is available now at an RSP of £42 and will roll out into key markets later in the year.

Product information:

Jura 14 Year Old Rye Cask

ABV: 40%

Available in 70cl

Colour: Warm gold

Nose: Reminiscent of warm evenings on the island, our classic fresh citrus and vanilla character is balanced with the herbal and floral aromas of the American Rye barrels, delivering aromas of mango, fresh mint and crushed almonds.

Taste: On the palate, the whisky reveals toffee apple richness and pecan pie with layers of cinnamon, vibrant vanilla, honey, cacao and hazelnut.

Finish: A long, warm and nutty finish with notes of toffee, maple syrup, guava and soft wood spices.

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Sampling Jura’s ‘Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021’ – A Festival Of Flavour!

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The Jura Distillery Manager’s Tasting!

I was lucky enough to be invited to the Jura Distillery Manager’s Tasting last Sunday as part of their online Fèis Ìle events.

We were there to celebrate the launch of Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021. A special single cask release which, for the first time, will support the vital annual Jura Music Festival!

The Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021 proved to be very popular and sold out within the hour. Good news as a donation of £25 from each bottle sold will help to honour Jura’s favourite island event of the year, the Jura Music Festival.

During the tasting we were treated front and back with some fantastic folk punk and then we had a tasty cocktail courtesy of ‘The Gate’ consisting of their handmade cocktail with lime, orange and ginger beer. Very refreshing and an excellent palate cleaner.

Then the fun really began – we were treated to some drams to sample which consisted of:-

  • Jura Aged 21 Years – “Time” – Travel Retail Exclusive
  • Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2019
  • Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2021

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Jura Aged 21 Years – “Time” – Travel Retail Exclusive (46.7%)

Jura Aged 21 Years – “Time”

Matured in American White Oak ex bourbon barrels, before being finished in ex-peated malt casks.

Nose: Toffee and green apples while reminders of a dusky library linger in the background.

Palate: Cane sweetness with caramel, vanilla and green apples.

Finish: Very smooth with some peppery spice blending in with grapefruit dryness.

Overall: A very civilised dram with some sweet, toffee and fresh fruit flavours – certainly worth taking a trip for!

Tasting Notes – Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2019 (56.5%)

A heavily peated 17 year old sherry butt filled in 2002.

Distilled: 27th. March 2002
Bottled: May 2019
Non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Nose: Peaty, smokey, BBQ flavours very much to the fore with a lovely coastal feel!

Palate: Liquid peat smoke with some added liquorice and treacle.

Finish: It’s spicy and sweet at the end with generous pepper and peat woodiness and a hint of salt.

Overall: I always love a smokey dram and this one doesn’t disappoint!

Tasting Notes – Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2021 (57.1%)

Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2021

18 Years old, unpeated whisky. Fully matured in a refill ex-sherry butt from Jerez, Spain.

Distilled: 30th. October 2002
Bottled: May 2021
Non-chill filtered and natural colour.

Nose: Sweet apple with pear and tropical fruits. Toffee arrives later on.

Palate: Very tropical with added apple, cane sugar sweetness, orange and chocolate.

Finish: Some punchy peppery spice that sure adds some Oomph! Shades of salt at the end.

Overall: A completely different dram to the 2019 – the 2021 is a sweeter, lighter, tropical fruit whisky.

Though punchy it’s very smooth and very enjoyable! Some tasters added water but I wouldn’t personally – I love it as it is!

Many thanks to jurawhisky.com (@jurawhisky) for sending such a glorious tasting pack!

Jura is also available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Jura Whisky Unveils Distillery Cask “Fèis Ìle” Limited Edition 2021!

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Jura Whisky Unveils Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021!

Jura Single Malt whisky has announced the launch of its Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021, which is set for release on the distillery’s official day of Fèis Ìle on 6th June. This special single cask release will, for the first time, support the vital annual Jura Music Festival!

Fully matured for 18 years in a single refill sherry butt from Jerez in Southern Spain, hand selected by Jura distillery manager Graham Logan, this unpeated Jura single malt delivers sweet aromas of candied almonds, toasted marshmallows and Scottish tablet. Intense flavours of rich chocolate orange, treacle and Demerara sugar come through on the palate with a sticky sweet-salted caramel to finish.

The single cask release is offered at a cask strength of 57.1% ABV and is non-chill filtered with no added colour. Distilled on 30th October 2002, only 300 bottles will be available for sale, each one filled and wax sealed by the distillery team – a testament to the passion and commitment of the tiny island community.

A donation of £25 from each bottle sold will help to honour Jura’s favourite island event of the year, the Jura Music Festival. Now in its 28th year, this year’s festival will take place online during the last weekend in September and will host traditional Scottish musicians and bands from around the country for a weekend packed full of music. The £25 donation is equivalent to the cost of a ticket to the main Saturday night event which is the highlight of the Festival for many.

Only 300 bottles will be available for sale …

Despite the challenges of the past year, we are delighted to be back for Fèis Ìle 2021 with a very special limited-edition release which gives back to our community and this vital annual event which we’ve proudly supported over the years.

When hand selecting this specific cask, I was looking for a whisky that was smooth, bright and lively, like the atmosphere on the island during the festival. This 18-Year-Old single cask bottling is a real treat for Jura fans. Our gulf stream-protected warehouses allow a longer maturation cycle and the sea spray and cask have given this whisky a long-lasting, salted caramel taste on the tongue.
– Graham Logan: Jura distillery Manager

At the designated Fèis Ìle day on 6th June celebrating Jura, Jura Whisky will be hosting a range of interactive virtual events which fans can join online. Two Instagram Lives hosted by Global Single Malt Specialist, Stephen Martin, will showcase the best of Jura, from Brunch Time cocktails with Kyle Jamieson of Edinburgh’s Nauticus Bar to the Jura pub lock-in with Andy Gemmell of The Gate in Glasgow.

Each bottle of Jura Whisky is said to be a celebration of the island home and embodies the passion of those who make it. This remote Scottish island provides the canvas from which these dedicated islanders take their inspiration, and the distillery provides the means to bring this to life through whisky making.

The Jura Distillery Cask Fèis Ìle Edition 2021 will be available to buy from jurawhisky.com on 6th June, 2021 – priced at £145.

Jura Fèis Ìle Distillery Exclusive Cask 2021

ABV: 57.1%

Available in 70cl

Price £145 plus shipping

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Golden amber

Aroma: Candied almonds, toasted marshmallows and Scottish tablet.

Taste: Rich chocolate orange, treacle and Demerara sugar.

Finish: Sticky sweet-salted caramel


Fèis Ìle Jura distillery events

Jura Brunch Time Cocktails – Sunday 6th June at 1.30pm, Instagram @jurawhisky

A session of restorative and uplifting cocktails perfect for a Sunday afternoon.

Jura pub lock-in – Sunday 6th June at 7.30pm, Instagram @jurawhisky

Just like an afternoon down the pub!

Jura is also available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-


About Jura:

Jura is an island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With only one road, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) people, Jura is as beautiful as it is remote.

The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community.

Inspired by our history and our island home, we create single malt with a true passion for the craft of whisky making.

Sampling The Jura Rum Cask Finish – The Taste Of A Whisky Tropical Paradise!

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The Jura Rum Cask Finish!

Jura Single Malt whisky recently released their latest addition to their product range in the shape of Jura Rum Cask Finish, a fruity, exotic single malt bringing the lively taste of the tropical to its range of whiskies!

Perfect paired with pineapple!

Initially matured in American White Oak Ex Bourbon barrels, the spirit went on to conclude its maturation journey in hand selected Caribbean Rum Casks to create a smooth, creamy and fruity finish.

Our Jura Cask Editions have been created to showcase cask types in partnership with the Jura distillery character. The flavours offer interesting interpretations of our classic style, making them ideal for those looking to explore new flavours and finishes.

With Jura Rum Cask Finish, the taste experience has been enhanced through the finish to create a beautifully tropical and fruity result. In making this release, we wanted to share a Single Malt that’s easy drinking and great value with compelling character!
– Gregg Glass: Whisky Maker & Blender at Whyte & Mackay

Jura Rum Cask Finish has launched initially in the UK, available in Tesco stores at £45 for 1 litre.

Jura Whisky has kindly sent me a sample to try (Thanks jurawhisky.com (@jurawhisky!)

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Jura Rum Cask Finish (40%)

Nose: Hints of tropical fruits which steadily grows. There’s also vanilla, caramel, fudge and sweet muscovado sugar.

Palate: Sherbet sweet with vanilla, toffee and tropical flavours which start to make a slow appearance along the way.

Finish: Smooth finish with growing, warming pepper, tropical fruit hints and sweet vanilla. Moderately dry finish.

Overall: A great dram, the tropical flavours made me want to sing “Here Comes The Sun” over and over again while I was sampling!

And just to cap it all I also received some Pineapple pieces with which to try a bit of taste pairing: The result? Very nice – the two go together very well – a whisky tropical paradise in fact!

Once again, many thanks to jurawhisky.com (@jurawhisky) for sending me the sample!

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Jura Whisky Releases Jura Rum Cask Finish – Tropical, Fruity, Exotic – All In A Single Malt Whisky!

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Jura Rum Cask Finish!

Jura Single Malt whisky has announced the latest addition to its exciting portfolio in the shape of Jura Rum Cask Finish, a fruity, exotic single malt bringing the lively taste of the tropical to its range of whiskies!

Initially matured in American White Oak Ex Bourbon barrels, the spirit went on to conclude its maturation journey in hand selected Caribbean Rum Casks to create a smooth, creamy and fruity finish.

A fruity, exotic single malt bringing the lively taste of the tropical to its range of whiskies!

The rum cask influence gives this rich golden amber single malt an exotic flair. From warm and welcoming aromas of exotic guava and coconut, sugar coated almonds, apricots and a touch of citrus entice the nose. Mouth-wateringly smooth, the taste promises rich and creamy hints of sweet vanilla with fudge coming through, beautifully balanced with layers of enticing fruit sweetness of mango, banana and guava.

Our Jura Cask Editions have been created to showcase cask types in partnership with the Jura distillery character. The flavours offer interesting interpretations of our classic style, making them ideal for those looking to explore new flavours and finishes.

With Jura Rum Cask Finish, the taste experience has been enhanced through the finish to create a beautifully tropical and fruity result. In making this release, we wanted to share a Single Malt that’s easy drinking and great value with compelling character!
– Gregg Glass: Whisky Maker & Blender at Whyte & Mackay

The third in the recently introduced Jura Cask Editions, this whisky is presented in a striking sliver carton, with a distinctive design of lush green leaves and tropical flowers celebrating the origin of the Caribbean casks used to finish this whisky.

Summer is on its way, and with it, consumers are seeking fruity, vibrant flavours that they can enjoy both mixed and on their own. Jura Rum Cask Edition offers an easy-sipper that will transport tastebuds to tropical islands by way of the remote Scottish island of Jura – whether in the comfort of a private balcony or garden.
– Kirsteen Beeston: Head of International Malts at Whyte & Mackay

To emphasise the fruity flavours of the release, fans are recommended to try alongside a serve of grilled or glazed pineapple. It is also encouraged to explore the dimensions of flavour in a sharing fruit punch or in a classic ginger beer long serve, swapping rum for 50ml of Jura Rum Cask Finish.

Each bottle of Jura Whisky is a celebration of our island home and embodies the passion of those who make it. This remote Scottish island provides the canvas from which these dedicated islanders take their inspiration, and our distillery provides the means by which to bring this to life through whisky making.

Jura Rum Cask Finish launches initially in the UK in 2021, available in Tesco stores from mid-March at £45 for 1 litre.

Product information:

Jura Rum Cask Finish
ABV: 40%

Colour: Rich Amber gold
Aroma: Warm, sweet and welcoming, with tropical fruit notes of guava and coconut, elevated by citrus characters and a hint of vanilla. Sugar coated almonds combined with apricot and spiced guava notes.
Taste: Mouth-wateringly vibrant with creamy hints of sweet vanilla, fudge, coconut, and spiced tropical notes with a lasting finish of sweet cinnamon.

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Jura Releases New Prestige Range!

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Jura 1988 and Jura 28 Year Old

To mark the end of a monumental year for Jura Single Malt Whisky, the brand has revealed the first in the development of a new Prestige Range, showcasing some old and rare stocks from Jura’s whisky making history.

Jura 28 Year Old will be available in duty free retailers globally from late December 2018

In March 2018, Jura Single Malt Whisky made waves with the unveiling of a full rebrand and re-launch for the brand globally. Featuring a new house style which for the first time brought together sweet and smoky flavours in each expression; the malt whisky maker revealed ten new and unique whiskies available across two new permanent ranges for the domestic and travel retail markets, as well as an innovative new bottle and carton design.

The new range of rare and aged expressions aims to continue the fantastic response the brand has received from whisky fans all around the world since its re-launch and further explore the brand’s new house style. Launching with the Rare Vintage Jura 1988 created to capture unique moments from the whisky’s island home; the first expression in the new range will be available in select domestic markets globally. Meanwhile in travel retail an aged Jura 28 Year Old will be available in limited quantities annually.

Rare Vintage Jura 1988

Jura 1988 is an extraordinary single malt, true to the full depth and character of Jura’s house style. The 30-year-old malt whisky has been matured in small batch Bourbon barrels and finished in 20-Year-Old Tawny Port Pipes, for a sweet and subtly smoky drinking experience.

Crafted through time and patience, the aged single malt has been cared for by three devoted distillery managers, with a collective 90+ years’ service at Jura to date. Beginning its life in 1988 under the watchful eye of then Distillery Manager, Willie Tait laid down the precious cask awaiting its future reveal. Tenderly watched over by Tait until 2005, when long term distillery worker turned Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane, took over its safe-keeping. Following Cochrane, the cask was guarded by the now Distillery Manager, Graham Logan, who took to the helm in 2016. As a result, this incredible bottling is a true labour of love and sure to reveal many tales from the island’s home.

Jura Rare Vintage 1988 is first matured in American White Oak small batch ex-Bourbon barrels, delivering a sweetness that features delicate flavours of honey, vanilla, lemon cake, baked apple and a touch of peat. The spirit is then enhanced by several years of maturation in the finest hand-selected 20-Year-Old Tawny Port Pipes, sourced from the Symington Family Estates, lending notes of black forest fruits and coffee on the nose and red berries and liquorice to taste.

There are only 1406 bottles of this release (53.5% ABV – Cask Strength), which is natural colour and non-chill filtered, and delivers a whisky experience that is as close as you can get to tasting straight from the cask. This is the first in a number of vintage releases from the brand.

Jura 28

Jura 28 Year Old, a new permanent expression, will be available annually in limited quantities in global travel retail. This super aged malt whisky embodies the ingenuity of Jura’s whisky makers through the years.

This characterful single malt is matured in freshly emptied American White Oak, ex-Bourbon barrels and sits patiently for many years, protected from the island elements. It develops a sweetness with a touch of peat, before being finished in aged Amoroso sherry butts, revealing a deep aroma and flavour, with notes of lemon and vanilla on the nose and coffee, almond and fruit to taste.

Bottled at 47% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural colour, this release is available as a travel retail exclusive with an RSP of £399. The bottle is packaged in an eye-catching display case, making it a welcome addition for collectors and whisky fans alike.

As an island, Jura has been dedicated to producing the finest whiskies by generations past and present and we are in an exceptionally privileged position to have a range of rare and aged stocks.

Both our new expressions are a fitting way to celebrate and share our island’s incredible heritage of whisky making with our growing, global community.
– Gregg Glass: Whisky Maker & Blender

Jura Rare Vintage 1988 is now available in select domestic markets globally, RSP £650.

Jura 28 Year Old will be available in duty free retailers globally from late December 2018, including select World Duty Free ‘World of Whiskies’ stores, RSP £399.

Tasting Notes

Jura Rare Vintage 1988 (Cask Strength – 53.5% ABV)

1988 30 YO Limited Edition | RSP – £650
Non chill-filtered, natural colour

An exclusive 30 years old single malt aged in small batch Bourbon barrels and finished in 20 Years Old Tawny Port Pipes.

Colour – Mahogany Gold
Nose – Black Forest fruits, coffee and blackberries
Palate – Red berries, caramel and liquorice

Jura 28 Year Old (47% ABV)

28 YO | RSP – £399
Non chill-filtered, natural colour

A travel exclusive 28-year-old single malt aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and finished in aged Amoroso sherry butts.

Colour – Amber gold
Nose – Pear, fudge, lemon and vanilla
Palate – Coffee, pineapple, almond and fruit cake

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

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