Jura 19 Year Old 1984 - George Orwell Commemorative Edition
- Distillery
- Jura
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 42%
- Age
- 19 years
- Price
- £399
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Vanilla
- Description
- Distilled in 1984 and aged for 19 years in Palo Cortado Oloroso sherry casks, this Jura single malt commemorates George Orwell's time on the Isle of Jura while writing his famous novel. A limited release of 4,800 bottles from 2003, it pairs literary history with the island's characteristic rich, sherried character.
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Jura 19 Year Old 1984 - George Orwell Commemorative Edition is a 19-year-old single malt from Jura (Island, Scotland), bottled at 42% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1984 and aged for 19 years in Palo Cortado Oloroso sherry casks, this Jura single malt commemorates George Orwell's time on the Isle of Jura while writing his famous novel. A limited release of 4,800 bottles from 2003, it pairs literary history with the island's characteristic rich, sherried character.
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