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Whisky Review: Jura Elixir Single Malt Scotch Whisky

We review Jura Elixir, a single malt from the only distillery on the Isle of Jura.

OVERALL RATING

9
$50.00
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
To start off with, I’ve got to say, I love the way the bottle looks. Jura found a great design balance that to me is both contemporary without falling down the slippery slope into tackiness. I particularly like the raised emblem placed on the front center of the bottle (a unique feature implemented in the design of many – though not all – of Jura’s offerings). As for the whisky itself, it’s a nice, rich amber in the glass, with thin, slow legs.
Nose:
You can smell the sherry cask that the whisky was finished in… a sweet nose, with, yes, hints of sherry, as well as cherry and honeysuckle.
Palate:
Really quite lovely. The palate starts sweet and fruity; a hint of overripe melon and a bit of blackberry. There’s a bit of spice there as well – cracked black pepper and clove – but neither the sweetness nor the spiciness becomes overbearing. It fades to the back of the mouth in a smooth transition, lingering briefly on the sweet end of the spectrum before leaving the palate with nearly no bitter aftertaste.
Finish:
Comments:
As far as I’m concerned, Jura lives up to its magical reputation! Is it the Saint Columba-blessed water? Is it Jura’s two-plus centuries of experience? Is it some straight-up witchcraft? I don’t know, and honestly, I don’t care! Jura’s made a fine single malt, sells it for a fair price, and I, for one, am happy to add it to my collection.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Zack Braunstein

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