Isle of Jura 21 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 45 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Rich and luscious. Treacle. Raisins. Dates. Honey. Old furniture. White pepper. Walnut and coffee. Palate Voluptuously smooth. Thick, mouth coating. Chestnut purée. A touch of candied orange. Sherry. Finish Long, oaky, spicy and dry. Walnuts. Nutmeg. Comment The perfect dram to sip on Valentine's night but I am not sure I would spare some for my sweetheart. I wish it had been bottled at a higher strength though.

Dave Broom Nose Mature. Seville orange. Varnished oak. Good weight, dried fig, bitter chocolate, dried orange peel. Shows some complexity. Palate Caramelised sweetness. Demerara, ripe and honeyed. Chestnut, cooked black fruits. Doesn’t like water. Finish Continues to soften into peachiness. Comment Jura needs time to open and this is a good example.