Although the large southern Hebridean island of Jura has always been sparsely populated, it has a fascinating distilling heritage. In the 18th century,it was reported that islanders made spirit from rowan berries, as well as using the bitter fruit to acidulate their whisky punch. Reinventing a brand should be a strong bet on a full product, a whisky that everyone at the isle of Jura should be proud of. And though I feel bad about it, Jura Journey is not that whisky. While looking for new consumers, it seems that Jura has forgotten that what makes a whisky special is the richness of its nuances. The lactic vanilla is what makes this an obvious Jura, and the wood notes are the final nail in the coffin to identify this whiskey in their lineup. Why? Well, because after those initial heavy hitters, you’re treated to damp wood, buttery apples, toffee, nectarines, and smokey pears. Color

Palate: Somewhat thin, soft peat smoke, vanilla and soft fruitiness led by pears and a bit of green apples, oak spices and bitterness towards the end.Trust me as well. I got a bottle for ‘a special occasion’ Wasn’t long before it got opened at a barby. These deliciously smooth and sweet Sherry finished whiskies offer global travelers the opportunity to taste our bright and lively whiskies finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks of varying ages. Laphroaig and Lagavulin are nothing like Jura other than being all called whisky, nor is Talisker. All of these are peaty and medicinal in character. Jura doesn’t use peat kilned malt and so is much mellower. The nose and the taste lineup. The taste starts with the soft peat smoke, and then the wave of vanilla washes over you.

It began being sold as single malt in 1974, and the range has grown steadily since. The start of peating saw some smoky whisky being included in the no-age Superstition brand, launched in 2002, while a 100% smoked Prophecy was released in 2009. So no more Origin (10 Year Old), Superstition, Diurach’s 16 Year Old and Prophecy. Instead we have a new line up consisting 5 new offers: Whiskey doesn’t need to be a complex layering of fruits, herbs, spices, and casks to be good. Jura Journey is a simple and satisfying whiskey. The quality of the bourbon casks is obvious because the vanilla and the fruit are evident. These flavors are carefully balanced out with the peat.Soon after, hints of smokey pear and crisp green apples arrive. As you glide towards the finish, you’ll get some bitterness and oaky spice. It is a soft and sweet start that feels like toffee sauce, cloves, and nutmeg. For those who are letting each note wash over them, they’ll get subtle cocoa hits too.