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Jura Whisky Honours Diurachs Worldwide With ‘One For You’ 18 Year Old Limited Release!

June 27, 2018 by Gary Leave a Comment

A specially selected limited edition 18 year old expression

Jura Single Malt Whisky has unveiled the final instalment of a limited-edition series, that celebrates community spirit and raises a glass to all the Diurachs across the globe, fittingly named One For You.

The 18 YO Limited Edition will retail for around £130

The celebratory 18-year-old single malt is matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and further enhanced by virgin American White Oak quarter casks, hand selected by our whisky making team.

The enhancement in fresh oak adds extra character to the flavour, with more of the malt exposed to the wood. This small batch release (52.5% ABV – Cask Strength), which is non-chill filtered and natural colour, is available in select markets with an RSP of £130.

One For You completes the three-piece collection started in 2016 with One For The Road, a commemorative bottling to mark the retirement of Jura’s Distillery Manger, Willie Cochrane.

A year later, Jura released One And All, a single malt assemblage created in celebration of Jura’s community and the team of distillery workers who craft the award-winning whisky.

The trio is concluded by the latest limited edition launched today, One For You – in homage to Diurachs worldwide who share the spirit of Jura’s island community.

Jura was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the community

Visitors to the Jura Whisky Festival on 31 May 2018 were treated to an exclusive pre-release allowing them to purchase the limited edition which was brought to the island the night before festival day.

This special limited-edition expression has been created with our extended community in mind, with flavours of honey, vanilla, almond and white chocolate it is the perfect whisky to toast those who embrace the Jura spirit worldwide.
– Graham Logan: Distillery Manager

Tasting Notes – Jura One For You (Cask Strength – 52.5% ABV)

Colour – Golden sand
Nose – Mango, pear, honey and vanilla
Palate – White chocolate, almond, caramel and fudge

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Master of Malt
The Whisky Exchange
Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Abbey Whisky
The Whisky Barrel
The Green Welly Stop
Whisky Online

Jura Single Malt Whisky Unveils New Signature Series!

March 5, 2018 by Gary Leave a Comment

Priced from £33.00 to £75.00 the new range will roll out globally from April 2018.

JURA – A LONG WAY FROM ORDINARY

Hours away from the Scottish mainland, miles away from ‘ordinary’; Jura might not be the easiest place to make whisky, but we believe it’s the best. One road, one pub and one distillery – and home to a determined community spirit. Free from distractions, we focus entirely on one thing – making the very best single malt whisky we can.

Jura 18 (44% ABV)

This focus has now led us to a new place. A place reflective of our past, present and future where we can reveal a different side of our character. Signifying the start of a new chapter in our rich story, we have created a new signature style for Jura Single Malt Whisky, a style reminiscent of our past but with a firm eye on the future. An Island future shaped and supported with every step we take.

The whisky itself sees a subtle smokiness brought together with a sweetness to create our new defining character. This sees us, for the first time, marry together the classic styles of Highland and Island malts, and unify these in one remarkable whisky.

Our signature has been brought to life through the creation of range of five distinctive single malts. This range tells a story. A story rooted in, and reflective of, those elements which make Jura so unique.

We start with Journey before moving to 10 and 12 Years Old Jura, and into an entirely new world with Seven Wood and then concluding with 18 Years Old. Each and every whisky has been created to showcase an incredible new flavour, in their own individual way.

From cinnamon, pears and pecans to black forest fruits and bitter chocolate, the diversity of flavours gives you approachable and welcoming combinations which will captivate you into the world of Jura.

This marks a hugely significant step for Jura. A new house style of whisky is not for the faint hearted but it tells you where we are now and how committed we are to Jura, the community and our whiskies for the long term.

Combining two styles of whisky is a fairly unorthodox approach, but one that we know is right for Jura. We can’t wait for people to try and it and see for themselves.
– Graham Logan: Jura Distillery Manager

Jura Signature Series

Priced from RSP £33.00 to £75.00 the new range will roll out globally from April 2018.

The new whiskies are:

· Journey (40% ABV): Single malt whisky matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels. Amber gold with a refined balance of rich fruit and gentle smoky notes. Aroma of vanilla; citrus to taste; toffee fudge to finish. RRP: £33.00

· Jura 10 (40% ABV): Single malt whisky matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels for 10 years with an aged Oloroso Sherry cask finish. Copper gold with a rich and rounded balance of subtle smoky notes with a sweet Sherry cask finish. Aroma of dark chocolate; nectarines to taste; ground coffee to finish. RRP: £38.00

Launched exclusively in the US in 2017, Jura 10 has achieved incredible award success.

· Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 | 96 Points, Excellent, Highly Recommended
· World Beverage Spirits Competition 2017 | Gold
· San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017 | Double Gold
· International Spirits Challenge 2017 | Silver
· New York International Spirits Competition 2017 | Gold
· New York International Spirits Competition 2017 | 10YO Single Malt of the year
· International Spirits Competition SIP Awards 2017 | Platinum
· International Wine and Spirits Challenge 2017 | Gold
· NY World Wine & Spirits Competition 2017 | Double Gold

· Jura 12 (40% ABV): Single malt whisky matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels for 12 years with a further enhancement from the finest aged Oloroso Sherry casks. Golden hue with a rich and indulgent balance of subtly smoky notes with a sweet Sherry cask finish. Aroma of chocolate; liquorice to taste; soft smoke to finish. RRP: £45.00 *Available in select markets only

· Seven Wood (42% ABV): Single malt whisky crafted in seven select French oak and first fill American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels. Mahogany gold with a rare tropical richness and a hint of smoke. Aroma of peach; candied orange to taste; subtle smoke to finish. RRP: £59.00

· Jura 18 (44% ABV): Single malt whisky matured for eighteen years in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels with a finish in fine red wine casks. Rosewood in colour with a rich and full bodied red wine finish and refined smoky notes. Aroma of toffee; black forest fruits to taste; bitter chocolate to finish. RRP: £75.00

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Master of Malt
The Whisky Exchange
Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Abbey Whisky
The Whisky Barrel
The Green Welly Stop
Whisky Online

Jura Celebrates Island Community With One And All Release!

September 1, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Jura Single Malt Whisky toasts distillery team with specially selected limited edition 20 year old!

Jura releases new limited edition bottle celebrating island community!

One And All will be available online and in shops from 1st September.

Jura Single Malt Whisky has today, unveiled a new limited edition expression, created in celebration of Jura’s community and the team of distillery workers who craft the award-winning whisky. Chosen by them, it’s fittingly named One And All.

This celebratory 20 year old single malt assemblage, which is non-chill filtered and natural colour, raises a glass to the distillery team and island community who make the whisky what it is today. A must-have collectable for whisky fans, with the community at the heart of it, this small batch release (51% ABV – Cask strength) is available globally with an RSP of £120.

The community on Jura, a remote and beautiful island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland, has a unique bond with whisky. Around 200 people inhabit Jura’s landscape, outnumbered by more than 5,000 red deer which roam the island’s vast, empty planes. Together, the Diurachs (the name for people who live on Jura) and the distillery have rebuilt a thriving local economy since re-opening the distillery over 50 years ago. It’s this tenacity of Jura’s people, which makes the island and its whisky so special – a community of few, shaped by a passion for the island they live on, brought there through family, fate and history.

The realities of living on a remote island in a small community means that everyone has to work together for the benefit of one and all. Nowhere is this bond stronger than at Jura Distillery.

On the 6th of February 2017, the Jura Distillery team got together to choose this year’s Limited Edition bottling. An uncommon single malt, One And All is matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and specially prepared with Jura aged in Sherry wood, Sparkling Cabernet Franc casks, Cabernet Sauvignon casks and Pinot Noir barriques.

There’s no better way to mark the distillery team’s dedication and craftsmanship, than by creating a limited edition expression in their honour – chosen by them.

In tribute to their passion and tenacity – the shared spirit that each person brings to every last drop – this special whisky is the perfect dram to toast one and all. We can’t wait to hear what people think.
– Graham Logan: Distillery Manager

One And All is now available online and in shops.

Jura has very kindly sent me a sample to try.
So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Jura One And All (51%)

Non Chill-filtered, natural colour.
A single malt assemblage, aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and specially prepared with Jura aged in Sherry wood, Sparkling Cabernet Franc casks, Cabernet Sauvignon casks and Pinot Noir barriques.

Colour: Rich, honey golden brown.

Nose: Fudge, caramel and honey straight away closely followed by tropical fruit. Light oak. Port.

Palate: Sweet, tropical fruit flavours, chocolate and vanilla fudge.

Finish: Long, honey sweet finish with a little pepper. Slight bit of dryness at the end.

Overall: It packs a punch this one! Strong alcohol but nicely tempered by some lovely creamy sweetness.

There’s a great tropical fruit flavour to this dram but the overall taste is a vanilla / fudge / caramel indulgence!

One And All. One great set of flavours – suitable for all!

Discover A Different Dram From Jura This Father’s Day!

May 19, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Jura’s Origin and Superstition expressions

Jura Single Malt Whisky’s special edition bottle wraps make the perfect gift

Finding the perfect dram for dad just got easier this year thanks to Jura Single Malt Whisky, which has created two special edition bottles (complete with gift tag); each bringing the flavours in two classic Jura whiskies to life through beautifully illustrated gift wraps.

Jura Origin is aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks for 10 years

Gift buyers can discover the different sides of Jura’s Origin and Superstition expressions through striking visual tasting notes, helping uncover the subtle hints of flavour to be found in each drop.

Carefully sourced natural ingredients bring to life a range of light yet complex flavours to the Jura collection, and in Origin and Superstition, there’s something to suit all palates this Father’s Day:

· Jura Origin is aged in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks for 10 years, with notes of caramel, honey and soft liquorice. This signature liquid was born during the rebirth of the Jura Distillery in 1963 and marks the start of Jura’s long line of hand-crafted whiskies. With a light, delicate and warming honey finish, it’s the perfect accompaniment to good conversation and spending quality time with loved ones.

· Jura Superstition is lightly peated and matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks, resulting in a different flavour to explore in each drop. With hints of smoke, honey and pine, Superstition is the perfect accompaniment to a Father’s Day BBQ.

Jura Superstition is lightly peated and matured in American White Oak ex-bourbon casks

Quite often we’re familiar with the flavours that our loved ones like, but with lots of different options to choose from, selecting that special single malt for someone else can be a daunting task!

With no gift wrapping required, our new special edition Origin and Superstition bottles are not only a beautiful and convenient present but the illustrated tasting notes mean people can visually navigate the world of whisky through the unique flavours found in Jura. Choosing which one to buy is a pleasurable problem to have!
– Graham Logan: Jura Distillery Manager

Each pack will also include the chance to win a trip to discover the different sides of Jura for themselves on the unique island, nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. The opportunity to win a holiday and distillery visit for two is an added bonus for five lucky recipients who are fortunate enough to receive a special edition bottle of Jura this Father’s Day.

The special edition bottles are available to purchase now from independent stores and multiple retailers – RRP £35.

Jura Bottles a Festival of European Flavours with new Limited Edition Malt!

May 12, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Jura Tastival 2017

Jura Single Malt Whisky has announced the launch of its Tastival 2017 bottling, a unique Limited Edition single malt that marks the distillery’s annual island whisky festival, set to take place on 1 June 2017.

Available from 1st June!

The festival celebrates new ways to enjoy whisky through exciting flavour experiences that everyone can enjoy – whether new to whisky or a well-established fan – and Jura’s Tastival 2017 bottling fully embraces this ethos.

This Non Chill-Filtered, cask strength Limited Edition expression marries some of Jura’s finest aged spirits, is enhanced in both first fill American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hand-selected Graham’s Port Pipes sourced from Portugal’s lush Douro Valley. Customers will get notes of chewy liquorice, black forest fruits and creamy white chocolate on the nose, and orange zest, walnut cake, glazed pineapple and Crème De Cassis on the aftertaste.

Jura Tastival 2017 is the first Limited Edition release to be overseen by new Jura Distillery Manager, Graham Logan, who took over from Willie Cochrane in September 2016.

Tastival is all about welcoming people to Jura with open arms – not only to our island festival, but to our whisky – whether you’re a single malt expert or are trying it for the first time.

The creativity that goes into our Tastival event programme is well reflected in this Limited Edition expression, meaning everyone can enjoy a taste of our Festival – whether they can make it to the island or not.
– Graham Logan: Jura Distillery Manager

Tastival guests will have an exclusive first try of this year’s Limited Edition bottling at the island festival on 1 June, where the whisky will be available to buy. A full event programme, plus information on localised Tastival events to take place in Europe will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ticketed sessions vary between £15 – £45, with entry to the heart of the action in the Cooperage costing just £5 (including goody bag and two drams). Tickets on sale now.

Getting there from Islay: Jura will operate a free passenger ferry and coach shuttle service to and from the Port Feolin ferry station. For more information see www.jurawhisky.com.

Jura Tastival 2017 will be available online and in shops globally (excluding US) RRP £85 from 1st June.

Tasting Notes

Jura Tastival 2017 (Cask strength – 51% ABV)
Non Chill-Filtered – NAS
Limited Edition | RRP £85
Enhanced in both first-fill American White Oak ex-bourbon barrels and hand-selected Graham’s Port Pipes

Colour: Amber gold with flashes of crimson mahogany
Nose: Black Forest fruits, chewy liquorice, ripe plums and creamy white chocolate
Palate: Orange zest, walnut cake, glazed pineapple and Crème de Cassis

Jura Whisky Launches Dram-Packed Tastival 2017!

April 27, 2017 by Gary Leave a Comment

Jura Single Malt Whisky’s Annual Island Whisky Festival Returns

Tickets are now on sale for Jura Tastival 2017 – which returns for a one-day single malt spectacular on Thursday 1st June, offering new ways to enjoy whisky, through a busy programme of one-of-a-kind taste experiences.

The event will run as part of the annual Feis Ile Festival, which attracts whisky fans from all over the world to distillery open days on Islay and neighbouring island, Jura, each year.

Tastival will see Jura’s only whisky distillery throw open its doors to put on a number of free and ticketed activities – from unique whisky tastings and tours, to live entertainment – including music from legendary Scots Trad band RURA – and a chance to join the Jura community at special meet and greets with the distillery team.

This year’s Tastival event is limited to one day only (it has spanned two days in previous years) – so whisky lovers are advised get in early to snap up tickets, which are set to be in high demand.

This year’s ticketed sessions include:
· The Jura Long Table – Dine with the Diurachs (the name for Jura’s community) at this ‘getting to know you’ session. A special one off lunch in the distillery’s Grainstore, guests will join the locals (including some distillery staff) to hear stories on island life as they enjoy Jura’s laid back take on street food, prepared with the freshest local produce, each dish designed to pair with a dram of Jura whisky.

· All Terrain Whisky Tasting – Discover the different sides of Jura and learn how the landscape inspires a whisky range as unique as the island itself. Venturing far beyond the realms of the distillery, the Jura bus will stop off at locations from serene beaches, to craggy mountain foots – with a whisky inspired by each location stashed for guests to find (if they listen to the clues) at every stop.

· Whisky 101 – Meet Whyte & Mackay Whisky Maker & Blender Gregg Glass in this unique session designed for both whisky newcomers and aficionados alike. Smashing perceptions on traditional whisky tastings, guests will be invited to take on a different ‘state of mind’ when it comes to single malt – sampling Jura in a number of non-fluid states, before an anonymous Q&A will give visitors the chance can ask anything they ever wanted to know about whisky…but were too afraid to ask!

· The Single Malt Masterclass – An exclusive masterclass hosted by Jura Distillery Manager Graham Logan, honorary distillers will get on-the-job whisky making experience – from learning how to keep a careful watch over the spirit gauge, to testing the mash tun and wash backs, rolling a barrel through the warehouse and siphoning whisky straight from the cask.

· Jura Jetty – Ticketholders will arrive at Tastival in true island style, cruising from Islay’s Port Askaig directly to Jura’s Craighouse, delivered to the heart of the event by Captain Nicol. On their journey, guests will enjoy a special tasting of travel retail exclusive Jura Turas-Mara the way it was meant to be experienced – with the wind and sea spray in your face.

Music, live entertainment and the opportunity chance to sample Jura’s range will be available in the Dramming Bar in the distillery’s Cooperage, where guests will have the first opportunity to try, and purchase, Tastival 2017, Jura’s limited edition bottling created to mark the festival.

A £5 general entry fee will include a brochure, souvenir glass and two drams at the bar. A cash bar will be available thereafter, with a full drinks menu including drams, cocktails and an exclusive Drygate beer brewed to pair with Jura’s Tastival 2017 bottling.

The distillery will also run free tours of the still house throughout the day on a first come, first served basis.

The island event will kick off a schedule of localised Tastival events to take place in Europe throughout the summer, and which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Ticketed sessions vary between £15 – £45, with entry to the heart of the action in the Cooperage costing just £5 (including goody bag and two drams). Tickets on sale now.

Getting there from Islay: Jura will operate a free passenger ferry and coach shuttle service to and from the Port Feolin ferry station. For more information see www.jurawhisky.com.

Jura Whisky Christmas!

November 25, 2016 by Gary Leave a Comment

The limited edition gift tins are available priced from £35.

Premium Jura gift tins: a festive collectible for whisky lovers this Christmas

Jura Whisky captures the spirit of its unique island home in a range of collectable, festive gift tins, perfect for whisky lovers and set to be at the top of Christmas lists this winter.

Handcrafted like Jura’s tall stills, the intricate designs reflect the different sides of the island, from the calm, palm tree-lined bays of the East, to the wild, rugged shores of the West. Each tin features delicately embossed, flowing lines, mirroring both the iconic curved Jura bottle shape and the outline of the island itself.

Carefully sourced ingredients and a unique distillation process bring a full range of flavours to each of the expressions in the Jura collection, offering drinkers the opportunity to explore the diverse tastes and flavours of the island’s craft, community and coastlines:

· Jura Origin is aged in ex-Bourbon casks for 10 years, with notes of caramel, honey and soft liquorice. Origin was born during the rebirth of the distillery in 1963 and marks the start of Jura’s long line of hand-crafted whiskies. With a light, delicate and warming honey finish, it is the perfect ingredient for hot toddies on a cold winter’s night.

· Diurachs’ Own – this rich, full-bodied 16 year old whisky pays tribute to the Diurachs – the Gaelic name for the community of Jura. Aged in American white oak and sherry casks, Diurachs’ Own captures the indulgent side of Christmas, with notes of dark chocolate, orange and honey.

· Superstition is lightly peated and matured in ex-Bourbon casks, resulting in a different flavour to explore in each drop. With hints of smoke, honey and pine, Superstition is the dram to warm up with after a cold winter’s walk.

· Prophecy is heavily peated, with fresh cinnamon and sea spray, evoking flavours from Jura’s stormy Atlantic coastline. Matured without chill filtration for a huge, peaty punch, Prophecy is the ideal companion to an evening spent in front of a roaring fire.

The limited edition gift tins are available to purchase now from independent stores and multiple retailers priced from £35.

Jura is available to buy from these Whisky Merchants:-

Edencroft Fine Wine & Spirit Specialists
Master of Malt
The Whisky Exchange
Whisky Online
The Whisky Barrel
The Green Welly Stop

The Isle of the Unexpected? Jura Relocates to London!

October 11, 2016 by Gary Leave a Comment

Jura takes its island to central London, as it learns that 70% of Londoners don’t know where it is!

Jura Whisky announces that it is taking its remote island home to London – as it reveals that more than 70% of Londoners don’t know where it is, geographically.

While almost half knew of the island’s Single Malt Scotch Whisky, a massive 72.5% of 1,000 Londoners surveyed didn’t actually know where to find it on a map – with 12% thinking it is somewhere in England, 10% thinking it is in Hungary and 14% of those surveyed unable to guess at Jura’s location (Jura surveyed 1,000 Londoners through One Poll).

Now Jura wants to put its island home in the spotlight, giving Londoners a unique chance to explore its incredible coastlines, community, culture and craft without leaving the city – with a new experiential event created in collaboration with immersive art duo Art of Disappearing.

From 13th October, The Isle of the Unexpected invites Londoners to join an interactive, mystery adventure to help a fictional film director, Eric, find the inspiration he needs to finish his script. The answer lies on the island of Jura, which ticketholders can access through a secret door in The Looking Glass bar in Shoreditch. Londoners can expect to discover the island over a dram or two as they are guided by audio headset through physical sets, experience virtual reality flight and hunt for clues.

Nestled in the Inner Hebrides just off the West Coast of Scotland, the isle of Jura is as beautiful as it is remote. It has just one road, one pub, one shop and one iconic distillery, which employs 10% of the island’s population to craft Jura’s single malt whisky. Jura is just over half the size of central London, except with a population of just 200 people, who are vastly outnumbered by over 6,000 deer which roam the island.

This isn’t the first time Jura’s location has caused confusion – in 2013, it made headlines as it fell off Google maps. And while the general population in London might be unsure of its whereabouts, Jura’s remote location and dramatic coastlines have certainly made an impression amongst the cultural community – author George Orwell wrote 1984 while living there and the KLF notoriously burned one million pounds on the island. Jura has also served as a writing retreat for a number of musicians, most recently the Glaswegian band Errors, which wrote tracks for the album Lease of Life there.

People don’t know exactly where on the map you can find us. I’m not surprised as it can take up to 16 hours by train, plane, ferry and car to get from London to Jura and back again – but I’m proud of our award winning whiskies, which are enjoyed across the whole world.
Our island, distillery and community is full of wonderful stories just waiting to be uncovered, and it has inspired many authors and artists over the years. We welcome hundreds of visitors to the island every year, though The Isle of the Unexpected is the next best thing for those who want to discover the different sides of Jura and can’t make the long trip!
– Graham Logan: Jura Distillery manager

The Isle of the Unexpected, 13-15 & 19-22 October, The Looking Glass, 49 Hackney Rd, London E2 7NX, £5 plus 50p booking fee (includes two drams of Jura Whisky)

Tickets available now from: discoverjura

Jura Whisky Releases ‘One For The Road’ For Willie Cochran – Mechanic, ‘Diurach’, Legend!

August 30, 2016 by Gary Leave a Comment

Willie Cochran; Mechanic, ‘Diurach’, Legend!

Jura Single Malt Whisky has unveiled a limited edition expression to mark the retirement of celebrated Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane – fittingly named ‘One For The Road’.

This specially bottled 22 year old single malt, complete with exceptional ‘Pinot Noir’ finish, celebrates Willie’s 39 year career with Jura, and the story of one of whisky’s best loved characters. A must-have collectable for whisky fans, only 5,000 bottles (47% ABV) are available globally with an RSP of £120.

Only 5,000 bottles are available globally with an RSP of £120

Willie’s captivating story begins in 1977, when he first arrived on Jura with the intention of staying for only one year (he was there to sell a car and was approached by the Distillery Manager with the offer of a job, thanks to his mechanical skills). Though he initially had little knowledge of whisky, he worked his way up through the years developing his talent for crafting extraordinary single malts. He has become a true ‘Diurach’ – the Gaelic term for the community of Jura!

Over the next 39 years, Willie became a celebrated part of the very fabric of Jura, renowned in the industry for his friendliness and expertise and earning prestigious titles for the whisky. A true ambassador for the brand, Willie has welcomed thousands of visitors from across the globe to the distillery, guiding them through the quality craftsmanship and dedication that goes into producing each cask of Jura.

The Distillery was reopened in the 1960s with the aim of saving the island community and now produces one of the most globally renowned malts in the world. It begins its next chapter with newly promoted Graham Logan at its helm. Graham, a former Jura Mash/ Stillman, has worked at Willie’s side for over two decades and hopes to put his own stamp on the distillery, while building its reputation for producing award-winning spirits.

As he bids farewell, Willie will embark on a tour, inviting a Europe wide community of honorary Diurachs (the Gaelic term for Jura’s community) to enjoy a final dram with him, embarking upon a whistle-stop tour around the continent to introduce the final Jura expression bottled in his care.

From 17th Sept – 1st October 2016, Willie will visit Brussels, Lyon, Hamburg, Paris, Cologne and Stockholm to meet whisky fans and conduct tastings of the limited edition, One For The Road expression.

One of the perks of my job is meeting people who have travelled to the island from far and wide to share their appreciation for whisky with me and the team at the distillery.

Now that I have the opportunity, I can think of no better way to repay the favour than releasing one final expression – one for the road – to share with them.
– Willie Cochrane

Nobody embodies Jura’s spirit quite like Willie, so it’s a fitting tribute to a man who has contributed so much to our small, but passionate island. I’ll be raising a glass alongside the rest of the community as we wave Willie off on his next adventure.

– Graham Logan

Tastival 2016 Bottling Brings Festival Flavours to Life!

May 26, 2016 by Gary Leave a Comment

“We always aim to push boundaries with our Tastival bottlings …”

Jura Single Malt Whisky has revealed its Tastival 2016 bottling, a new limited edition expression to mark the distillery’s annual island whisky festival. The flavours within this remarkable single malt have inspired Jura’s first ever ‘crowd sourced’ packaging, chosen by the whisky’s social media followers.

Jura Tastival, which takes place on 25 & 26 May this year, celebrates new and exciting ways to enjoy whisky – and the creation of this year’s festival edition is no exception, with a triple sherry finish, using hand-selected casks.

To complement its sweet and intense flavour, Jura asked four artists from across the world to create a unique illustrated packaging design based upon their interpretations of the Tastival 2016 bottling, which is 51% ABV, non-chill filtered.

Following heated competition, where fans voted for their favourite design online, Jura can now reveal that its first ever crowd sourced packaging is based on the artwork created by German artist Florian Schommer.

The intricate design incorporates Florian’s personal tasting notes for the whisky, including apple, represented by branches, notes of vanilla, captured in delicate white flowers and a colour scheme based on an aromatic blend of maple syrup and roasted hazelnut.

Other artists who competed to win the Tastival packaging contract included French illustrator Yo Az, UK based Claire Scully and Karin Ohlsson from Sweden. Their colourful array of designs can still be viewed on Jura’s Facebook page.

The limited edition bottling is the last Tastival expression to be overseen by much-loved Jura Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane, who announced his retirement last week. He hands over the reins to Graham Logan, a former Jura Mash / Stillman who has worked at his side for over two decades.

Every limited edition is special, but this one’s particularly close to my heart as it commemorates my last Jura Tastival, which has been a highlight on my calendar for the past ten years.

It wouldn’t be Tastival without something a bit different to inspire new perspectives on whisky, and I’m sure Florian Schommer’s wonderful illustrations will do just that!
– Willie Cochrane

We always aim to push boundaries with our Tastival bottlings and the triple sherry finish on this new expression is a perfect example of the creativity and craftsmanship I want to continue to encourage in my role as distillery manager.
– Graham Logan

Tastival guests will have first opportunity to try and purchase this year’s limited edition bottling at the festival on 25 & 26 May, where they will be invited to share their own whisky tasting notes. Jura Tastival 2016 will be available online and in shops globally (excluding US) RRP £85 from 30 May 2016.

Jura Whisky Honours Diurachs Worldwide With ‘One For You’ 18 Year Old Limited Release!

Tasting Notes – Jura One For You (Cask Strength – 52.5% ABV)