![]() Jura has a lot of ardent admirers, and I can see why. This would be excellent with a mild cigar. Flawless in execution, sweet and mild on the tongue, with a moderately perfumed aroma. Water is not needed here, but does add something interesting. With Water: Several drops of water draw out a bit more of the eccentric aspects of the sherry, namely a leather note, and some lemon peel, which continues through the palate and finish as extra tartness. A final wave of very mild citrus – just pith, maybe – and a ghost of bitterness. Ladylike, even.įinish: The heather notes return, with honey and a bit of oaky tannins. Candied orange peels, tawny fudge, blanched almonds, and marzipan. Palate: Slightly chewy texture, and quite sweet. The fruit is fresh and bright, and backed up by a capable maltiness with breakfast cereal and spongecake. If there’s any Island peat present, it’s in the form of a soft, ferny, heathery aroma in the distance. Nose: Elegant citrus – grapefruit maybe, or bergamot. The 16 year-old official bottling, also subtitled ‘Diurach’s Own’ after the name for the people of Jura, spends 14 years in ex-bourbon, and then is transferred for 2 years into Amaroso Oloroso sherry casks to finish. Neither is peated, except for some peat that might be in the water used to mash and proof down the bottles. Jura is a little lighter in style and much more floral, while Dalmore is darker, sweeter, and more pungent. ![]() The whisky of each is surprisingly similar, with lots of sherry-derived flavor, and some citrus elements. The Isle of Jura distillery is owned by independent bottlers Whyte and MacKay, which also owns Dalmore distillery. Perhaps this harkens back to a time in Scotland when every community of 200 people required its own distillery? Sounds like a place I’d like to live! The tiny island claims only a few hundred inhabitants, and exactly one whisky distillery. Learn more about Instacart pricing here.The Isle of Jura is within spitting distance of the eastern shore of the island of Islay, off of Scotland’s southwesterly tip. Pick up orders have no service fees, regardless of non-Instacart+ or Instacart+ membership. Instacart+ membership waives this like it would a delivery fee. Instacart pickup cost: - There may be a "pickup fee" (equivalent to a delivery fee for pickup orders) on your pick up order that is typically $1.99 for non-Instacart+ members. With an optional Instacart+ membership, you can get $0 delivery fee on every order over $35 and lower service fees too. 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper who delivers your order. It's a great way to show your shopper appreciation and recognition for excellent service. Tipping is optional but encouraged for delivery orders. Orders containing alcohol have a separate service fee. Service fees vary and are subject to change based on factors like location and the number and types of items in your cart. Fees vary for one-hour deliveries, club store deliveries, and deliveries under $35. Here's a breakdown of Instacart delivery cost: - Delivery fees start at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35. It is warm in colour with aromas of fruit, cracked pepper and dark chocolate and flavours of nectarines, ginger and freshly ground coffee. A touch of peat brings a rich and rounded balance of subtle smoky notes with a sweet sherry cask finish. Crafted in uncommonly tall stills, matured in the fresh sea air and American white oak bourbon barrels and finished in the finest aged oloroso sherry butts. Jura 10 Year Old: 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. Since 1810, this unique island malt has been our greatest endeavour and our greatest reward, its creation the heart of an unbreakable bond between our island, our people and our whisky. Home to 200 islanders, one road, one pub and one distillery. Welcome to Jura: A few miles off the west coast of Scotland you'll find our island isolated, sometimes wild yet always beautiful. A rich and rounded balance of subtle smoky notes with a sweet sherry cask finish.
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