Jura Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 700ml

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The first sip has the lips tingle then the unmistakable feeling on the tongue of many miniature violinists playing the most amazing symphony on your senses, soon after the flavours kick in like a warm hug from a chocolate covered panda bear. The barley is first steeped in tanks of water for 2 to 3 days before being spread out on the floors of the malting house to germinate. Once the blender has selected his single whiskies, he will nose them as new spirit fresh from the stills, to ensure they are up the required standard. Malt whisky is distilled twice, the first distillation taking place in a larger wash still, and the second in a slightly smaller low-wines or spirit still.

Some casks will previously have been used to mature oloroso, fino or amontillado sherries; some will have contained bourbon and some will be oak. The art of blending is to produce a blended Scotch whisky, which is different from others, a little more subtle, a little more complex than the individual whiskies which have gone into the blend. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. I've used Eton Vintners for many years and have always found the staff unfailingly helpful and wise. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers.The crucial process involving the distinctive swan-necked copper pot stills, where distillation separates the alcohol from the wash. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.

The highly complex task of creating a marriage of single malt and single grain whiskies to make a blended whisky, is the responsibility of the master blender.The sherry finish ebbs and flows, sometimes adding a richness to the fruit that adds some berry and cherry notes to the already clean apple or pear, each taking their turn in a delightful dance.

Light golden, yellow in colour, the nose is light clean and fresh, with a hint sea salt, almonds, and spice notes. Until 1831 and the advent of the patent still, all the whisky produced in Scotland was of the malt variety.His acute sense of smell enables him to determine which whiskies will combine successfully with others, and those which will fight. The still-man exercises much more control in the second distillation as only the heart, or “middle cut”, of the spirit flow will be collected as new spirit. But even though the Isle of Jura distillery is located just a ferry ride away from 'the parish of peat', its house style is completely different. It is this lingering period during which Scotland’s cool, clean air steals through the porous oak of the casks and charms their contents, contributing further to the smooth and golden character of each distillery’s unique creation. Henry – A litany of flavors in the nose: fruit wood and nuts, especially cherry, pecan, walnut, and green peppercorn.

A rich and rounded balance of subtle smoky notes with a sweet sherry cask finish A touch of peat brings a rich and rounded balance of subtle smoky notes with a sweet sherry cask finish.In 2018, the complete core line of Jura was retired as the distillery decided to move in a new flavor direction. Only after a minimum of three years maturation can the new make spirit be legally defined as Scotch whisky.