The mild climate, the soft water from various sources and the surrounding seawater determine the character of this malt.
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Jura single malt whiskey reaches its full development after close certain aging period in oak casks. Also affecting the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic Ocean from the south. 70cl bottle and its box Price : 44.95 Price per. This is because there is on the island there is a unique micro climate. This Jura single malt whiskey aged in sherry casks, is distinguished by its delicate aromas. Palm trees in Scotland? Visitors who for the first time call will discover with amazement the island that there are on the island palm trees. A single track road leads to the village. Access to the island one has with the ferry boat from the island of Islay to stabbing across the strait. The distillery is located in the village of Craighouse on the south coast of the island. However, the largest group of residents are deer, of which about 5,000 live on the island. On the island live no more than 200 people. The Jura distillery was established in 1810 and since 1963 weve been distilling a great collection of unique Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Besides a hotel, some farms and estates the eponymous distillery is the only industry.
Jura means in Old Norse "Island Red Deer. The island is the fourth in size island of the Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Enjoy reading: Isle of Jura Distillery in the 1880s by Alfred Barnard.The island of Jura is one of Scotland's most beautiful, but perhaps the least known island. Of course Barnard visited the Isle of Jura Distillery as well. It’s a fascinating book and a must have for the true whisky lover. About his journey and distillery visits he wrote a book called ‘The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom’, describing in great detail and wonderful style the distilleries of that era.
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For up to date info, prices and how to book please download the current Distillery Leaflet Jura distillery offers a number of special tours. No children under eight years of age allowed in production areas. Please book onto the tours in advance to avoid disappointment. Tour: Every day 11:00 &14:00, Monday – Saturday Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 16:30 Sunday: Closed The whisky however changed as much as the appearance of the distillery and the taste became less peaty and more of a Highland character. The distillery finally reopened in 1963 providing jobs for a quarter of the male workforce on the island. The new distillery was built on the same location using some of the old ruined buildings.
Somewhere around 1950 a few people on Jura got together and decided to restart the distillery, creating jobs for the island. In the early 1900’s the distillery was dismantled and the buildings became a ruin. The distillery was rebuilt in 1884 and produced 64,000 gallons per year back then. The whisky produced then was peaty from character, which differs considerably from the whisky produced today. The Campbell’s from Jura built the distillery around 1810.
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