What has replaced Jura Superstition?

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What has replaced Jura Superstition?

The island distillery is replacing its existing range of Scotch whiskies with a completely new line-up that introduces a new flavour direction for the brand. From April 2018 Jura’s core range of Origin, Superstition, Diurach’s Own 16 Year Old and Prophecy will be removed from sale.

Is Jura origin still available?

‘Isle of Jura Origin 10 Year Old’ has been discontinued and is succeeded by ‘Isle of Jura Distillery 10 Year Old’. There is a Special Edition tattoo packaging.

Who owns Jura Scotch?

Jura distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland. The distillery is owned by Glasgow founded and based Whyte and Mackay, which in turn is owned by Philippines-based Emperador Inc.

Is Isle of Jura peaty?

Though the whisky is not very peaty, much of the island is covered in peat bogs. These are not suitable for any kind of agriculture. However, Jura has a remarkably mild climate due to its position in the North Atlantic Gulf Stream. This brings warmer waters from the southern Atlantic to the area.

Is Jura Superstition discontinued?

Note: As of early 2018, this has been discontinued. Superstition is comprised of two different malts: one heavily peated, and one non peated created in more of a Highland malt style.

How long is Jura Superstition aged?

Jura malt, aged in bourbon and with some finished in sherry casks, is said to come into its own around the age of 16, the age of the distillery’s flagship official bottling.

How old is Jura Superstition?

How good is Jura whiskey?

Jura Journey is soft and creamy, though quite young and simple. The spirit herbaceous notes predominate, followed by sweet fruity notes. It is really fresh, with an almost imperceptible smoky touch. The finish is really short and a bit dry.

Is Jura smoky?

From 2018, the core range of Jura has a subtly smoky character, from incorporating a small amount of peated spirit into the vattings.

How long is Jura journey aged for?

Jura Journey – A no-age-statement offering, matured exclusively in American oak barrels. Jura 10 Year Old – Already launched in US during 2017 and now globally. Jura 12 Year Old – Finished in Oloroso Sherry casks after 12 years in American white casks.

What is Jura Superstition?

Jura Superstition was one of the first wave of NAS malts: whiskies created by combining a single distillery’s output from several different ages without revealing the ages on the bottle.

What is Jura journey?

Jura Journey Bottling Note Journey is the entry level expression from the Isle of Jura range (which was relaunched in mid-2018). It was aged exclusively in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 40% ABV. A tasty introduction to Jura’s single malts.

What type of Scotch is Jura?

Single Malt Scotch Whisky
JuraSingle Malt Scotch Whisky.

Is Isle of Jura good scotch?

Is Jura a sweet whiskey?

Matured in a American white oak ex-bourbon barrels for a sweet finish. A refined balance of rich fruit and gentle smoky notes. Amber gold in colour with aromas of vanilla spice, citrus and a hint of sea spray, followed by cinnamon, pears, pecans and toffee fudge in the aftertaste.

What kind of Scotch is Jura?

Single Malt Whisky
On the small island of Jura lies a single distillery the Isle of Jura distillery. It mostly produces Single Malt Whisky and is very famous for its official bottlings.

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