Jura 12 yo

 

 

 

40° 

Distillery : Isle of Jura - Islands 

Bourbon Barrels and Oloroso Sherry Finish 

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2017

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

In the past, the distillery's range included the 12-year-old Elixir and the 10-year-old Origin. Then, a few years ago, the mystical terms were removed from these two expressions, giving way to a welcome sobriety. It seems that the recipe has changed too. The Elixir is reported to be a blend aged in sherry and bourbon casks, while this 12yo was simply finished in sherry casks.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

The sherry influence brings a real plus. Once again, it's warm, woody, slightly fruity, marmalade of oranges and rhubarb, with an ounce of smoke, it seems to me. Or is it charcoal? Slight hint of vanilla in the background. Crushed lemon pulp. On the palate, apricots, prunes, peaches and damsons, discreet and colourful spices. Very pleasant. But the finish is a little acidic, which is really this distillery's weak point. Fortunately, it's fairly short.

 

In Short, 

It's another blend that doesn't really work for me. It's a shame, it wasn't far off. The nose and palate are quite decent and appealing. But the finish is really unpleasant in my opinion.

Score : 81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                     Panayotis Stathopoulos - Aman Doktor