However, with the success of blended whisky in the late 19th century, little was drunk as single malt outside the Highlands until the 1980s, when ‘the vintages of the North’ were rediscovered by an enthusiastic public and began to be made available by distillery owners. Although other grains were used, barley was grown specifically for making beer and whisky. But it doesn't at all convince as a sipping Malt.Malt whisky is the ‘original’ whisky of Scotland. It's only slightly better than The Sound and I gave it a few more points as it's actually quite smooth over Ice. Mainstream Malt Juice! It's a little Dirty and Unfinished as well. It's Young and presents a complete lack of personality. Will Jura ever truly conquer my Whisky heart? I really hope so but The Road won't do that Trick. As always I merely concentrated on the quality and taste of the Whisky. It all sounds very interesting but so do most stories related to Travel Retail expressions. The name refers of course to the one road that exists on the isle of Jura. Fifteen Year old PX for The Sound, 20 Year old PX for The Road, 30 Year old for The Loch and 40 Year old for the 19 Years old The Paps. All of these matured in Bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Pedro Ximenez Sherry of various ages. The Road is part of the new Jura Travel Retail Range called the Sherry Cask Collection. In 2018 their total production amounted to around 2,33 million litres. The Distillery possesses 1 Stainless Steel Semi Lauter Mash Tun, six stainless steel Wash Backs and two Pairs of Stills. Jura is mostly known as a Single Malt but it's also a very important part of the Whyte & Mackay Special Blend. It was founded in 1810 and since 1993 it belongs to Whyte & Mackay Ltd. Craighouse lies on the A 846, some eight miles from the Ferry Terminal to Islay. The Distillery is located in the small village of Craighouse the island's "capital". You can certainly try out a few drops here. The Finish becomes dangerously Short though. The Palate becomes spicier with White Pepper & Ginger in the lead. I added a bit of Water and the Nose becomes quite Malty. I find Sweet Barley, Buttered Toast, Salted Caramel, Toffee, Vanilla, Hazelnuts and Walnuts, Wood Shavings, Orange, Mandarin, Maraschino Cherries, Caffe Latte, Milk and Milk Chocolate, Wet Cardboard, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger and Pepper. Sweet with Bitter and Sour notes as well. Honey, Vanilla, Pancakes with Simple Syrup, Cooked Vegetables, Grapefruit, Sour Berries, Dry Earth, Wood Shavings, Tobacco and the tiniest bit of Smoke. Malted Barley, slightly Burnt Toast, Yeast, Dough, Salted Caramel, Grass and Straw, Mixed Dried Fruit and Nuts, Orange, Mandarin, Milk and Milk Chocolate, Caffe Latte and Cinnamon. I do get a little more Sherry influence this time. Young and basically Sweet with a few Sour notes as well. It's a simple nose again just like The Sound. Be sure to give The Road enough time in the glass as this off-note fades away with time. Maturation: Ex-Bourbon Casks with PX 20 Sherry Cask Finishīuying Advice: □ Simple mainstream Barley Juice.
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