Isle of Jura 1976 'Feith A' Chaorainn'

Isle of Jura Tastival 2016

In honor of the Tastival – the festival since 2014 with which Isle of Jura seeks connection with the famous Feis Ile on Islay – they release a special bottling. For 2016 that is an 11 year old single malt with a triple sherry cask finish, being Fino, Amoroso and Apostoles. The nose is somewhat naughty. I cannot describe it better. I get oranges...

Score 86/100

Jura 16 Year Old

Nice aroma, but lacks staying power. Disappointing from a distillery I want to like, but rarely have found the product up to scratch. Nose: Apples pears and peat. Nutty as well (Brazils). Taste: Burnt toffee, quite hot for 40% and this age. Light peaty with cereal malt flavours. Finish: Quite shallow on the finish. Notes of darjeeling and butter...

Score 82/100

Isle of Jura 10 Year Old

I chose this scotch for my wife to maintain her mild interest in my hobby. After sampling several different malts, this won because it is complex, non-peated, and well balanced-- slightly sweet rather than too oaky or dry. Overall I would call it a success (for both of us!). Nose: Others have commented on a strange nose; I agree it is distinct and...

Score 79/100

Isle of Jura 12 Year Old Elixir

In 2011, a few days shy of Christmas, Isle of Jura launched a special release of their new 12 Year Old Elexir, bottled at 40% ABV and sold in 350ml bottles, exclusively through the British Sainsbury stores. Less than six months later, the general release, this time bottled at 46%, was available. I will be trying the 40% version from a small...

Score 80/100