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Jura Caribbean Rum Cask Edition Review

Can a classic Scotch whisky take you on a tropical journey? Jura Caribbean Rum Cask blends island spirit with rum-infused layers for a unique tasting experience.

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7
$48
  • Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant with over a decade of experience in whisky retail and online whisky education. Best known for hosting Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, he is dedicated to making whisky accessible and enjoyable by cutting through jargon and complexity.
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Tasting Notes

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A new twist on a classic. Jura Caribbean Rum Cask takes the easy-going style of single malt from the Isle of Jura and has matured it in some ex-Caribbean rum casks for additional tropical layers and flavours.
Appearance:
Orange Gold
Nose:
Salted toffee, grilled mango, red chilli pepper, Basque cheesecake, baked vanilla, brown sugar and some decent molasses notes.
Palate:
Fresh, vibrant and little salty, too! You get those toffee notes from the nose, but it comes across as a little more salted caramel, fudge chews, mango and chilli salsa and freshly malted barley. You still keep Jura’s effervescent style of spirit, it almost feels fizzy in this. The rum is adding a longer finish and some very welcome Caribbean spice notes of red chilli, coriander seeds and citrus oil bitterness.
Finish:
An almost rum soaked raisin note. A richness that is venturing into almost Cognac in all honesty. There’s some welcome gentle spice as we get through to the end of the whisky, but for a 40% style the finish does linger around for quite a while.
Comments:
Jura has always been a tricky one for me. I know people who hunt down independent bottled versions for the sake of some bigger style to the whisky, but the official bottlings are well loved for a reason. They’re soft, welcoming and, as a spirit, Jura is very accommodating to so many different types of cask. I’ve personally always loved it in wine casks, which isn’t something I can say for many other Scottish whiskies. This is an easy drinker with a twist. It’s not a mind blowing whisky, but it’s something that many people will end up having in their house.

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.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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