![]() The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own. This Jura 10 Year Old was distilled, matured and bottled on the picturesque island just off the west coast of Scotland. SCORE: 83/100 (B) *Disclosure: This Jura 10 Years was graciously sent to me by the company for the purposes of this review. I don’t know if it’s the addition of the sherry casks to the mix, longer aging in the sherry casks or what exactly they’ve done different but it’s a nice change – it’s far more drinkable and enjoyable than the old Jura 10 years. The overarching flavor and aroma of smoked apricots is pleasant even if it’s not very deep or complex. For further information on this or any of the other whiskies in the range, please visit The colour is a. A bottle should cost around the 40/ 50 US. The Jura 12 years old is bottled at 40 ABV and is widely available globally. It’s less bitter, less funky and a whole lot more flavorful. Under their ownership the brand has seen sales grow massively, especially in the last 10 years. This Jura 10 years is definitely better than the old Jura 10. Ok balance, medium body and a lightly oily feel. Medium fade of peat, funk, cocoa and earthy malt. Smoked apricots toffee, nuts, spice, malty sweetness, cinnamon, apples and a light bit of earthy malt, copper and bitter cocoa. Distilled with water from the Bhaille Mharghaidh spring on the Isle of Jura. Smoked apricots toffee, dehydrated apples, dried cherries, nutmeg and a bit of earthy malt and a light floral nature. The unique Malt Whisky from the Island of Juras only distillery. A whisky only Jura could make, born of our island and still produced today in a bottle originally shaped to withstand the roughest of journeys from our home. I hope this new approach and style makes its way through their lineup and we start seeing more releases come out that fit along this profile and deliver an even stronger overall portfolio. This whisky was bottled at the standard strength of 40 ABV and comes in a 70cl bottle. Aged for 10 years in the distillery's warehouses in Scotland. Buy now 227.50 (175.00) Isle of Jura 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from this Island distillery's core range. To my tastes, this Jura 10 Years relaunch is a welcome change and brings a more balanced and inviting character that was missing from the original version. Best price and availability at The Whisky Exchange. Once upon a time there were two versions of this release, a 43 ABV, 750ml bottling for the American market and a 40 ABV, 70cl bottling for the rest of the world, and both were once titled Origin. Crafted in unusually tall stills, matured in the fresh sea air and American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and finished in the finest aged Oloroso Sherry butts – it’s the perfect marriage of Highland and Island styles.” Jura 10 Year Old is the core expression in the distillery’s single malt line, and has gone through at least three changes of appearance and titling since my first exposure to Jura 10 Year Old some years ago. A whisky only Jura could make, born of our Island and still produced today in a bottle originally shaped to withstand the roughest of journeys from our home. This, on the other hand, is a different story. It carried this strong earthy cumin-like character from nose to finish which I found off-putting and obtrusive. This 10 year old is the distillerys core expression and has the characteristic briney, pine, cereal and fudge flavours. I found it to be funky and weird but not in the good and interesting way. I reviewed the original Jura 10 a few years ago and didn’t much care for it. The empty glass offers a glimpse at a variety of flowers.This is the latest, reconfigured recipe, of the Jura 10 Years. In the back of the mouth, candied fruit (pineapple, clementine) accentuate the pleasant freshness, while the retro-olfaction is marked by tobacco and liquorice notes. At first, coconut milk and red berries (strawberry, raspberry) stretch out across the palate. With air, honeyed and floral notes (lilac, lilly of the valley) make their appearance.FINISHLong, suave. On one end, the malted barley extends to earthier notes, while on the other, fresh fruits (apple, prunes, mirabelle and greengage plums, pear) are reminiscent of a plentiful harvest. Dark chocolate provides the backbone of mouth-watering bitterness. The nose then evolves on softer fruit and herbal notes (moss, lichen), a sign of great maturity, and lingers on citrus aromas (orange, lemon).PALATEBoth lively and serene. A perfect balance of fruits, malted barley, beeswax and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), the first nose is very full. Another winner from Nikka.COLOUROld gold with orange hue.NOSESleek and refined. There's green-apple freshness, rich fruitcake spiciness, butterscotch and some green-peppercorn punch. While the first incarnation of the distillery closed in 1901, it reopened in 1963 and remains the sole distillery on the island of about 200 residents, according to Jura’s announcement. A blend including whisky from Nikka's two distilleries, Yoichi and Miyagikyo, The Nikka 12 is a well-balanced blend. Situated just across a narrow channel from Islay on southern end of the Hebrides, Jura has been home a distillery since 1810.
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