Jetgala - FALL-WINTER 2022

Jura’s dramatic history matches the rugged, rough and elemental environment from which it rose in 1810 – an island of the same name off the west coast of Scotland – fell on hard times in 1901, and was finally resurrected in 1963, where to this day, it plays an important role providing jobs, supporting tourism, and hosting over 8,000 visitors at the distillery each year. Despite its small size, the distillery produces a remarkable 2.4 million litres of whisky annually that is also acknowledged as the fourth fastest growing brand in the top 15 global malts.The isolation shields the distillery from distractions, and provides the whiskey makers an ideal place to concentrate on the task at hand. The Jura Single MaltWhisky is crafted in the same unusual and exceptionally tall stills – two of which date back to 1963 and another two to 1979.The said stills give it a fresh lemon and grassy new make spirit, which is then matured in American White Oak barrels that previously held bourbon. Traditionally, the Jura whisky spirit was made in a heavily peated style similar to the Islay variety; however, this evolved in character with the introduction of an unpeated style of whisky in the early 1960s.Today, the Jura whisky marries the Highland and Island styles, its light style spirit produced by the stills more akin to Highland whiskies. Introduced globally in 2018, the new Jura Signature Style has a subtle smoke at its heart, complemented by vanilla sweetness derived from maturation in AmericanWhite Oak ex-bourbon barrels. The Jura Signature Series is made of five distinct whiskies, including Jura Journey, Jura 10Year Old, Jura 12Year Old, Jura Seven Wood, and Jura 18Year Old.The rosewood- hued Jura 18Year Old possesses the aroma of toffee the taste of black forest fruits, and the finish of bitter chocolate.