Jura Rum Cask End is the newest addition to the Cask Editions sequence. Whisky maker Gregg Glass makes use of it to experiment with completely different cask finishes, on this case Caribbean rum. Beforehand we had a sherry and purple wine version as nicely. This whisky comes at solely 40% ABV – a typical grievance for a lot of expressions from Jura distillery.
Jura Rum Cask End (40%, OB 2021)
Nostril: a little bit of a generic ‘eye-catching’ profile, however not dangerous in any respect. It’s slightly candy, with numerous apricot aromas, alongside sweet apples, butter pastry and hints of cinnamon. Vanilla and candy oranges. Additionally hints of contemporary oak and coconut shavings. Honey. It’s a dessert type whisky, and the standard Jura funk is nowhere to be discovered.
Mouth: a bit watery, and nonetheless fairly candy. Plenty of banana notes with vanilla fudge and honey. Stewed yellow apples. Within the second half the oak comes out, with extra vanilla as nicely some tangy spice like ginger and nutmeg. Perhaps a pinch of salt as nicely.
End: first rate size contemplating the low ABV. Honey and candy oak spice mainly.
No complaints: this Rum Cask End is healthier than anticipated. It’s a bit generic with little or no distillery character to be discovered, and a tangy trace of contemporary wooden. At round £ 40 this affords first rate worth for cash. This was solely accessible in at Tesco’s within the UK and later additionally different UK retailers. Bottles and samples accessible from The Whisky Alternate.
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