Isle of Jura 12 Year Old – Cadenhead's Original Collection (2022)

Isle of Jura 12 Year Old – Cadenhead's Original Collection

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – Islands – 46%

This Isle of Jura 12-Year-Old was bottled in September 2022 by Cadenhead's , Scotland's oldest independent bottler. It's part of the Original Collection , which stands for natural bottling: non-chill-filtered, no added colorants , and bottled at 46% ABV .

The whisky was matured in Manzanilla sherry casks , a dry and crisp sherry style from Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This complements the maritime, slightly salty character of the Jura perfectly, adding tension and finesse without becoming sweet.

Tasting notes

• Nose: sea air, green apple, citrus, almond and a light floral note

• Taste: fresh and tight, with malt, citrus zest, light nuttiness, subtle saltiness and dry sherry influences

• Finish: medium long, dry, mineral and refreshing

Specifications

• Region: Islands

• Distillery: Isle of Jura

• Bottler: Cadenhead's

• Series: Original Collection

• Age: 12 years

• Bottling: 06.09.2022

• Cask: Manzanilla sherry

• Alcohol: 46%

• Content: 700 ml

• Edition: bottle 22/183

• Non-chill-filtered – no dyes

Character & style
This is n't a sweet sherry bomb , but a dry, maritime whisky with finesse . The Manzanilla enhances the island character of Jura, giving it a fresh, almost briny-mineral tension. Ideal for those who enjoy island whisky without the heavy smoke , with a distinctive yet elegant style.