Swallowing yields an unusual, split-second reset, in which an earthy vanilla flavor gives way to a rush of mild peat smoke, followed by a firm but not overwhelming burst of spice that flares up for next few seconds while leaving the tongue with that mellow, earthy vanilla coating. Meanwhile the mouth starts to tingle lightly with the flavors of spices like cloves and nutmeg. The sip gets earthier from there as it gradually builds up while the few drops sit on the tongue, but never growing beyond a mild hint of peat smoke, sweet sherry, and coffee. A sip envelopes the tongue with a rich and mellow vanilla, slightly smoky like crème brûlée crust, but balanced by a subtly sweet flavor of golden raisins. Palate: The palate picks up unusually close to how the nose left off in this case, but amplified. That gradually moves in a heavier, richer direction as the fruit gives way to a sweet, earthy vanilla and the oak takes on a peat smoke quality with touches of baking spices. Nose: Wafts into the nasal passages with a delicate, fruity aroma, characterized by orange, sweet apple and oak with faint touches of ginger, sea salt and light smoke. The wood spices disappear quickly and not much remains afterwards.Appearance: Darker, redder whisky, bordering on copper. There’s whiffs of caramel, walnut skins and creamy custard too.įinish: Short and not very remarkable. The mouthfeel is decent enough considering the low abv. Taste: A slight peppery tinge on the arrival at first, building towards cloves, burnt toast and cardamom. A review of Isle of Jura 10 Year Old by markjedi1 who rated this whisky 72/100.
Mellow and pretty straightforward with some additional floral notes, ginger, soft pepper and walnut cream. Nose: A whisper of limestone with touches of orange zest. Isle of Jura 14 Years American Rye Cask (40%, OB, 2022) However, it’s priced north of 40 pounds, so there are a lot more affordable options to enhance your ginger ale with. That signifies something about the intended use of the Isle of Jura 14 Years American Rye Cask. With every sip of this, you’re transported to our island in spirit, a gift from our tiny island community but too good to keep to yourself.”īefore you dive into my tasting notes, I’d like to point out that the press package I received included a can of ginger ale. “In celebrating the island and its community, it’s vital to create a whisky which offers layers of flavour and a touch of complexity, as it perfectly reflects our inspiration. Gregg Glass, whisky maker and blender at Whyte and Mackay, said in a prepared statement: “The vibrancy of this new whisky gives it real personality and flair, whilst very much staying true to the character of Jura. And there’s no mention of this being bottled at natural colour, so then I have to assume it isn’t. Also, it doesn’t instill much confidence that this is bottled at the lowest strength legally allowed. But there’s no information on how long this single malt was finished in these rye casks. Sure, the finish in rye casks might make for an interesting new layer. Just recently Ruben compared an independent bottling of Jura to “old Clynelishes or more exotic malts like Glen Mhor or Banff.” High praise indeed.īut to expect such a performance from this new Isle of Jura 14 Years American Rye Cask is a tall ask. And it’s largely thanks to independent bottlers, who release older gems such as this one, but also due to official limited editions that showcase the potential of this remote island distillery. Jura’s funky distillery character isn’t exactly a crowd pleaser either.īut the perception of Jura seems to change. Much like its premium big brother Dalmore, there’s often not much love for a whisky that’s bottled at a low strength and so clearly relies one caramel colouring and (sometimes) intricate cask trickery. Jura has long been somewhat of a black sheep amongst longtime whisky drinkers. The Isle of Jura 14 Years American Rye Cask was announced in early April and is available in the UK now, but will also roll out into other key markets later this year, including the Netherlands.
And then there was a new release from one of the most isolated distilleries in Scotland.
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