Isle of Jura Rare 1988

Jura distillery is a Scottish single malt whisky producer based on the island of Jura, just north of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides chain of western Scottish Islands. The distillery was founded in 1962 by local landowners Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith with the aim of producing lighter whiskies for blending by larger operators. The distillery is now owned by Whyte and Mackay. Unlike the high number of distilleries on its southern neighbor, Islay, the Isle of Jura distillery is the only whisky producer on the island and (also in contrast to the generally smoky, peaty whiskies of the former) produces a subtle, unpeated single malt in a variety of expressions.

Exceptional single malt from Jura's Rare Vintage bottling series, distilled back in 1988. After an initial maturation in American white oak bourbon barrels, it was finished in Port pipes for five years before being bottled at 52.8% ABV.

Jammy dark fruits and earthy malt on the nose, with a good whack of thyme honey. On the palate is packed full of raspberry and strawberry, though now with roasted coffee beans to help balance and give it a subtle smokiness.

1,406 bottles were produced.