Jura Superstition

43°

Distillery : Isle of Jura - Islands

Ex-Bourbon Barrels and Sherry Finish

Original Bottling

Core Range

Single Malt

Launched in 2002

Peated from 30 to 35 ppm

 

This is one of the two peaty expressions of the distillery. This one is the lighter. Although it is not stated on the bottle, it is said to be aged between 13 and 21 years.

Let's Taste It : 

The nose is rather pleasant, with slightly oily peat carried by lemon peel, a touch of apricot, quince jam, and at the very back, ash and a medicinal hint. On the palate, it's fairly simple, with light caramel and peat, walnuts and more apricot. Oily. But the pepper starts to hammer on the palate. However, I smell other spices, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, and a pinch of cinnamon when the fire has gone. Woody and ashy finish. Not very ripe yellow peach.

 

In Short, 

The nose is quite good, with the apricot that is one of the distillery's hallmarks. The finish is not bad, but on the palate it's a bit disappointing, too light in flavour, too strong in pepper. The overall impression is nevertheless decent, but I'm not sure I would recommend buying it. 

Score :83

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