Jura 10 Year Old

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The core single malt from the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides. Ten years in bourbon barrels and a finish in Oloroso sherry casks bring chocolate and vanilla sweetness.

Details

Brand	Jura
Distillery	Jura
Origin	Scotland / Islands (Isle of Jura)
Style	Single Malt
Age	10 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Vanilla and orange with cracked black pepper and dark chocolate.
Palate: Nectarine, ginger, coffee and toasted almonds.
Finish: Gently sweet, with dark chocolate and vanilla cream.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Highball

Sweet and smooth, it is easy to enjoy neat or on the rocks. In a highball, the orange and nutty notes lift nicely.

Food pairing

Dark chocolate, nuts, or bakes with candied orange peel.

Background & production

Made at Craighouse on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides. The distillery was founded in 1810 by the island's laird; after falling out of use and being dismantled, it was rebuilt between the 1950s and 1963. It is owned today by Whyte & Mackay.

Its spirit is made in notably tall stills. The 10 Year Old matures for ten years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and is then finished in aged Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez. Both peated and unpeated whisky go into it.

It is bottled at 40% ABV.