Isle of Jura 1999 Islay Festival 2006

Isle of Jura Superstition

A good dram with a nice balance of peat and sweet flavours. With water the nose develops with fruit, salted cheese, toffee, caramel, tobacco and increased sweetness. The taste with water becomes toffee, salt, light peat, burnt flavours, and ends with a long mild smokey finish. After an hour in the glass tobacco notes begin to surface.

Score 85/100

Isle of Jura Superstition

This is my first encounter with any Jura which, when I think about it, is a bit surprising: As kids we had quite a few holidays on the west coast of Scotland and my Dad was a keen fisherman back then, so we used to spend lots of time on the coast or Island hopping. One of the Islands I remember visiting was Jura and a memory of seagulls stealing...

Score 82/100

Isle of Jura 21 Year Old

Nose: Dried and somewhat waxy fruits at the fore with orange peel, raisins and figs backed by brown sugar and caramelised almond. Notes of polished wood and sugary pastry give a real sense of maturity. Feel: Smooth and mouth coating at first but does seem to thin out a little quickly. Taste: Sherried notes of dates and more candied orange followed...

Score 83/100

Isle of Jura Superstition

Last review before I leave for Islay, how about a young floozy (no disrespect intended) from the neighboring Isle of Jura? Nose: young, soft and slightly salty: faint hints apple wood smoke, scents of linseed, porridge and hint of pine. (Nose less strong than the last bottle that I tried) Mouth: strong on the palate, porridge with a spoonful of...

Score 83/100