The views, opinions, and tasting notes are 100% my own. SCORE: 83/100 (B) *Disclosure: This Jura 10 Years was graciously sent to me by the company for the purposes of this review. I don’t know if it’s the addition of the sherry casks to the mix, longer aging in the sherry casks or what exactly they’ve done different but it’s a nice change – it’s far more drinkable and enjoyable than the old Jura 10 years. The overarching flavor and aroma of smoked apricots is pleasant even if it’s not very deep or complex. It’s less bitter, less funky and a whole lot more flavorful. There were descriptions of each whisky on the box with this one. This Jura 10 years is definitely better than the old Jura 10. Basically, is a small Scottish island and the Jura Distillery takes its name from that. Ok balance, medium body and a lightly oily feel.
Medium fade of peat, funk, cocoa and earthy malt. Hailing from one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, this whisky marries peated and unpeated malt with a Sherry cask finish to create a spirit that is a long way from ordinary. Smoked apricots toffee, nuts, spice, malty sweetness, cinnamon, apples and a light bit of earthy malt, copper and bitter cocoa. Jura Whisky today announced the launch of Jura 10, an exceptional Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky and the first release in Jura’s new core line for the U.S. Jura 10-Year Scotch Whisky, 750mL BRAND: 86-proof (43 A.B.V.) COLOR: Bright gold AROMA: Honey, pear and apple with hints of almond and citrus TASTE: Apple. Smoked apricots toffee, dehydrated apples, dried cherries, nutmeg and a bit of earthy malt and a light floral nature. I hope this new approach and style makes its way through their lineup and we start seeing more releases come out that fit along this profile and deliver an even stronger overall portfolio. The City of Fawn Creek is located in the State of Kansas. It's initially aged in American white oak bourbon barrels before enjoying a finishing period in Oloroso sherry butts and bottled at 40 ABV. To my tastes, this Jura 10 Years relaunch is a welcome change and brings a more balanced and inviting character that was missing from the original version. Part of the new core range of whiskies launched by Isle of Jura in early 2018, this 10 year old expression takes the place of Jura Origin.
Crafted in unusually tall stills, matured in the fresh sea air and American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and finished in the finest aged Oloroso Sherry butts – it’s the perfect marriage of Highland and Island styles.” A whisky only Jura could make, born of our Island and still produced today in a bottle originally shaped to withstand the roughest of journeys from our home. This, on the other hand, is a different story. It carried this strong earthy cumin-like character from nose to finish which I found off-putting and obtrusive.
The finishing touch is a finish in the finest aged. I found it to be funky and weird but not in the good and interesting way. Crafted in exceptionally tall stills and matured for 10 years in America White Oak ex bourbon barrels. I reviewed the original Jura 10 a few years ago and didn’t much care for it. This is the latest, reconfigured recipe, of the Jura 10 Years.
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