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13th February 2013 |
Isle of Jura
launches port cask finished Jura 1977
Vintage.
 Jura
distillery has added a new,
limited-edition vintage port cask
finished expression to its collection –
the 1977 which by my calculations makes
it around 35 years old.
This uniquely crafted vintage from the
Isle of Jura distillery takes its name
from the Gaelic word for the Yew tree,
which once sprawled across the entire
island of Jura. Translated as ‘Juar’,
the Yew tree has long been associated
with immortality and regeneration, with
some even believing it gives access to
the "otherworld", although Jura are not
promising immortality and regeneration
if you buy a bottle, if they were I
would have bought a few bottles.
Filled to cask in 1977, this vintage
release was originally matured in three
first fill bourbon casks before being
finished in a ruby port pipe for 12
months. Each of the 498 bottles has
absorbed the character and colour that
only comes with careful aging.
The 1977 vintage is presented in a solid
oak box, with each box hand-crafted
individually by Scottish-based cabinet
maker, John Galvin.
Jura distillery manager, Willie
Cochrane:
"The 1977 is a perfect mix of amber and
gold shades - a quality which is only
achieved through age. Complemented by an
enticing scent and soft sweet flavours,
Juar is a real treat for all whisky
lovers.
"Each of the lucky 498 buyers of this
whisky will also receive their own
hand-carved box, each one a testament to
the craft and expertise of John Galvin.
We’re proud to collaborate with someone
who takes craft as seriously as we do."
Jura 1977 is bottled at 46% ABV and
available to buy from specialist whisky
retailers priced at £600 RRP.
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Jura 1977 Vintage Tasting Notes
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Colour:
Warm amber.
Nose: Subtle notes of peach melba, creamy caramel, ripe sweet
pineapple and maple syrup.
Taste: Prolonged sensations of crushed pear, passion fruit,
kiwi and sweet apricots.
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