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.

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:-

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

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

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

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

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 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