Isle of Jura 1973 30 Year Old

Jura Prophecy

The Prophecy is inspired by the (true?) story of an old and wise fortune teller, who predicted the downfall of the Clan Campbell. This clan ruled the Isle of Jura at the start of the 18th Century. It is a profoundly peated – according to the label at least – whisky, that did not suffer from chill filtration. It is coloured, though. It was finished...

Score 85/100

Isle of Jura 10 Year Old

I bought a bottle of Isle of Jura 10 year old in my local whisky specialist shop. I talked a bit about this whisky with the salesman, and he said, that among the poeple going into the shop 50% likes Jura and 50% not at all. I also read here the comments, but I felt, that I need to try it myself. I need to tell, that I was quite satisfied with this...

Score 81/100

Isle of Jura 10 Year Old

I haven't been doing this long enough for too many nosing and tasting notes, but I can certainly give my impressions. I've tasted better whisky, for sure. But for every day, "make sure I have enough gas in the car and food in the fridge" whisky, I like this, and I will move from Origin to Superstition when this bottle is done. Then to...

Score 75/100

Isle of Jura Seven Wood

Seven Wood? Seriously? Yup. Bourbon casks and the following French wine casks: Tronçais, Allier, Jupilles, Les Bertranges, Vosges and Limousin. Oh, boy, I hope this turns out ok… Well, this nose is certainly promising. Delicious peach and freshly cut grass, marzipan and apricot pastry. Sultanas. Bright with a sweet side and even a touch of smoke....

Score 84/100