Jura Whisky Celebrates return of Fèis Ìle Pageant
with a Toast to the Neighborhood and the Launch of a New
2022 Distillery Unique
Mark Bruce, Jura Distillery Model Residence Supervisor within the Jura Cooperage Bar
Jura Single Malt whisky is celebrating the return of the favored Fèis Ìle pageant with a really particular neighborhood gathering and the launch of a limited-edition 14 Yr Previous Distillery Unique, crafted inside a specifically chosen cask ready patiently in one of many island distillery’s warehouses.
The brand new whisky will likely be accessible from the threerd June, the date that Jura Distillery marks its official day as a part of the Fèis Ìle celebrations, which this yr will see the whisky neighborhood on the distillery come along with islanders for a gathering.
The 2007 restricted Jura Distillery launch was matured in Cask No.1892, a hand-selected Sherry butt from Jerez in Southern Spain, for 14 years. Simply 700 bottles will likely be accessible of this beautiful liquid which boasts a golden orange color and a cask power of 57.2% ABV.
Joe Ricketts, Lead Whisky Maker for Jura, explains: “The distillery crew had earmarked this cask as a possible island unique and it was straightforward to see why. The fruity, fragrant qualities we’ve discovered across the 2007 classic, mixed with the wealthy, warming notes from its time in a single Sherry butt make for a compelling expression of Jura’s distinct character. Attempting it with Mark and the crew on the island, we shortly realised it might be the perfect candidate for 2022’s Fèis Ìle Distillery Cask, celebrating the return of this nice pageant.”
With an inviting nostril expressing heat candy spice, prunes soaked in Armagnac, crystal malt, dried peach, inexperienced banana and bitter orange, this 14 Yr Previous single cask malt delivers dried stone fruit and candy citrus on the palate, along with notes of chocolate mint, medium roasted espresso and pistachio, earlier than ending with a beautiful citrus blossom raise.
Mark Bruce provides: “We knew this was a particular cask destined for excellent issues. Our distillery crew had shortlisted it as a possible future distillery unique and Joe agreed. We’ve labored more durable than ever to make sure this celebratory bottling is prepared for Jura Day, filling, wax dipping and finishing each single bottle with hand-written labels all on island. A becoming tribute to the good neighborhood right here.”
The 700 bottles will likely be accessible to buy solely from the distillery customer centre on the threerd of June earlier than the remaining allocation of bottles is made accessible for pre-sale to pick out worldwide markets by way of the Jura Whisky web site, with an RRP of £120.
There will likely be no excursions or tastings within the distillery this yr, nevertheless the customer centre will likely be open to all and distillery workers stay up for greeting everybody eager to get their arms on a bottle of Jura 2022 Fèis Ìle Distillery Unique. Deer Island Rum, Jura Brewery, Lussa Gin and The Island Bakehouse can even be operating actions all through the day and, for the islanders themselves, together with anyone fortunate sufficient to be staying in a single day, there will likely be reside music from Glaswegian sensation Path West supported by native band Pete Smoke and the Roaches, from 8pm in the local people corridor.
About Jura:
Jura is a distant island nestled off the West Coast of Scotland. With just one street, one pub, one whisky distillery and 212(ish) individuals, Jura is as lovely as it’s distant.
The distillery was established in 1810 and reborn in 1963 to revive the neighborhood.
Impressed by our historical past and our island dwelling, we create single malt with a real ardour for the craft of whisky making. Every bottle of Jura Whisky is a celebration of our island dwelling and embodies the fervour of those that make it. This distant Scottish island gives the canvas from which these devoted islanders take their inspiration, and our distillery gives the means by which to carry this to life by whisky making.
Product data:
Distillery Unique Fèis Ìle Version 2022 (14 Yr Previous, 2007 Classic)
ABV: 57.2%
Accessible in 70cl
Color: Orange gold
Nostril: Cocoa dusting, warming candy spice, prunes soaked in Armagnac, crystal malt, dried peach, inexperienced banana and bitter orange
Style: Dried stone fruit, candy citrus, chocolate mint, medium roasted espresso and pistachio
End: Finishes with a citrus blossom raise
Whyte and Mackay – dwelling to a set of multi-award-winning Single Malt Whiskies The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin.
2021’s Distiller of the Yr (Scotland) on the Icon of Whisky awards, Whyte and Mackay toasted a exceptional begin to the yr in 2022, reaching 38 awards on the IWSC.
The award-winning whisky makers’ assortment now options three Single Malt Scotch manufacturers ranked within the prime twenty worldwide, by business authority The IWSR. Worldwide, Tamnavulin and Jura develop into the #1 and # 2 Quickest Rising Single Malt Scotch manufacturers. Within the UK – the house of Scotch Whisky – Jura grew to become the No 1 Single Malt Model.
The Dalmore continues to take pleasure in distinctive efficiency, on the pinnacle of the class. The Dalmore Many years featured a once-in-a-lifetime assortment of whiskies celebrating whisky making artistry throughout six a long time. The marketing campaign broke information for Sotheby’s Asia, reaching $1.1MM at public sale. The gathering secured prestigious function in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Taipei, and Shanghai. The Dalmore Many years set a brand new commonplace in luxurious spirits advertising and marketing, with a boutique in Hainan, elite efficiency on Tmall and Whyte & Mackay’s first NFT partnership.
The Dalmore’s Richard Paterson was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II have a good time his visionary contribution to the business over the previous 5 a long time. Whisky Making is led by Grasp Whisky Maker Gregg Glass, who celebrates six years at Whyte and Mackay, main the creation of Woodsman and Whisky Works. Glass championed the rejuvenation of Jura and Fettercairn, revered for the enlightened method taken by Glass, alongside Stewart Walker and the crew on the Aberdeenshire distillery.
Whyte and Mackay function eight websites throughout Scotland together with Dalmore Distillery within the Highlands, and Jura an island off the west coast of Scotland, dwelling to a tiny island neighborhood of 212.
