Isle of Jura 1974 / 30 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Jura
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1750
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Tobacco
- Description
- Distilled in 1974 and aged 30 years, this Island single malt from Jura was finished in casks previously holding Gonzalez-Byass Matusalem Oloroso sherry, imparting rich dried fruit, walnut, and espresso notes. The sherry influence adds depth and structure to Jura's characteristic maritime character, creating a whisky with both weight and elegance. Bottled at 44.5% ABV with distillery authority, this rare release bridges Jura's peaty tradition with refined wood spice. A whisky for collectors pursuing mature, sherry-influenced Island malts.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Isle of Jura 1974 / 30 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Jura (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1974 and aged 30 years, this Island single malt from Jura was finished in casks previously holding Gonzalez-Byass Matusalem Oloroso sherry, imparting rich dried fruit, walnut, and espresso notes. The sherry influence adds depth and structure to Jura's characteristic maritime character, creating a whisky with both weight and elegance. Bottled at 44.5% ABV with distillery authority, this rare release bridges Jura's peaty tradition with refined wood spice. A whisky for collectors pursuing mature, sherry-influenced Island malts.
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