Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary

Score 89


Average Score 87

Highest Score 90

Lowest Score 82

# of Times Scored 13

This Single Malt is distilled by Isle of Jura in Islands.

Tasting notes:

Dry cinnamon, raisins, sherried Christmas cake on the nose. Soft mellow spices, light sherry, figs, plums with cedar chips on the palate. My favourite Jura dram of all time; so far.



  • Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Sweet asparagus caramel, soft creamy red berries in a sherry cinnamon sauce on the nose. Soft, luscious, rich sherry, marzipan and licorice on the palate.

    88

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Dry dusty fruit, brown sugar, sweet black licorice on the nose. Raisins, fino sherry,dry spices with hint of apples on the palate. Hint of chocolate on finish.

    87

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Sherried almonds, fruit and brown sugar on the nose. Caramelized prunes, sweet tangy spices, raisin/sherry on the palate

    89

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Absinthe, raisins, spices and fresh herb varnish on the nose. Light spice, fruit bowl and dry/rich grasses on the palate. Delicious, balanced and unctuous.

    87

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Nose: Vanilla and nutmeg. Palate: Cinnamon, coffee, vanilla, liquorice. Finish: Cinnamon vanilla

    85

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Rich molasses and grass with Xmas pudding notes on the nose. Fully present mouthfeel; balanced with depth. Creamy floral arrangement with light fruit notes followed by lovely bitter marmalade.

    88

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Sherry and vanilla prevalent. Crème Brulé, fennel with a quiet coffee finish. An extremely pleasant dram.

    88

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Sherry sugars in full uniform and standing at attention is my initial nosing impression. Fruit compote cooling after coming out of the oven; chocolate with a touch of absinthe - simply lovely aromas. Very smooth with great presence and gentle complexity on the palate. Medium long finish.

    89

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Lovely freshness greets the nose followed by dark fruits stewed in sherry. Fresh ginger also on the nose. Exceptionally well balanced. A wee tar note on the finish.

    88

    Isle of Jura 21 years old 200th Anniversary, 44% abv

    Lightly toasted red fruit with sherry underpinnings and burnt sugar on nose. Lovely mouthfeel, rich, asparagus notes, touch of dry grass towards the end. Medium long finish.

    82

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