Jura Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Jura 12 Year Old is a smooth and lightly peated single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Jura. Aged in bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks, it offers a balanced profile of sweet and smoky notes with hints of spice and dark fruit.
Jura Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a distinguished expression from the remote Isle of Jura distillery, nestled off the west coast of Scotland. This 12-year-old single malt is the heart of the Jura range, carefully matured in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years. It then undergoes a finishing period in hand-selected Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. This dual maturation process imparts a unique character, blending the distillery's signature gentle smokiness with layers of sweetness, spice, and dark fruit notes derived from the sherry influence. The result is a well-rounded and approachable whisky that serves as an excellent introduction to the malts of Jura, showcasing a harmonious balance between rich, fruity notes and a subtle, lingering smokiness.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Smouldering cocoa nibs, rich rice pudding, baked apples with spice and raisins, creamy chocolate sauce, and developing leathery touches. Alternatively described as dark chocolate, honey, walnut, and soft citrus.
Palate: Rich and rounded with an initial burst of barrel char, followed by milk chocolate-covered raisins, toffee sauce, and a gentle peat smoke that rises towards the finish. Other notes include coffee, salted bananas, liquorice, and brown sugar.
Recognition
Silver: Jura / 12 Years Old - World Whiskies Awards 2024.
Interesting Facts
The Isle of Jura distillery was founded in 1810.
The island of Jura is known for its rugged beauty and small community. It's said that whisky barrels sometimes outnumber the human population on the island.
The distillery was revived in the 1950s to help the local economy.
Jura's stills are notably tall, which contributes to the lighter, fruitier character of their whisky.