Tastes
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Nose: almost brandied in its sweet, fruity richness. The whisky character is still present but there are elements there that strongly remind me of certain cognacs; prune and dried apricots are the most obvious. Maybe a touch of coconut as well. Very warm and inviting. Palate: Drier and a little more astringent than the nose would suggest, although still definitely on the sweet side. Lots of dried and candied fruit (orange peel, raisins, dried apricots, maybe dates) under a dusting of warm spices. I can also taste a touch of chocolate. It's got a jovial, Christmas-y feel. Finish: medium, with strong notes of caramel and a whisper of smoke. This is not the type of whisky towards which I usually gravitate, but someone gifted it to me and I'm actually glad they did. It's got a satisfying chewiness and a sweet warmth that make it easy to like. I'm almost sure I'll finish the bottle, even though I'm unlikely to repurchase it.
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I almost exclusively use this whisky for either cooking or cocktails: for those uses, it serves me well. I like it in a whisky sour (I find it performs better with lime than with lemon), or mixed with either ginger beer or green tea. I stock it for those moments when you need something serviceable and versatile that you won't feel guilty using. Don't overthink that one
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Jura Superstition
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed September 6, 2018 (edited September 22, 2018)Nose: a whisper of peat, honey, buttery-sweet notes rather reminiscent of shortbread Palate: sweet, buttery vanilla with a slightly salty edge, mixed with some toasted cereal notes and a small dose of peat Finish: medium, salty-sweet and buttery, with the peat making a final appearance before quickly disappearing. I also get inexplicable notes of black olive that might be due to an alteration of the whisky rather than represent an actual feature. This whisky has a satisfying, more-ish quality that in my opinion is its best feature (and that led me to give it 4 stars instead of 3); it's not amazingly complex, but it's so, so nice to drink, and at the end of the day isn't it what this is all about? A whisky for these rainy days when nothing goes your way and you just need a good pick-me-up. -
Nose: honey, pear, soft vanilla notes, sea air. Palate: more of the same, with added floral character, notes of citrus, and an extra helping of orchard fruit. The salt is nicely present and brings depth to the dram. Finish: medium, sweet and salty with a wisp of wood smoke and some spice. A lovely whisky that doesn't quite taste 16 years old but that's still refined, elegant and complex. I don't have the chance of owning a bottle of it, but I do order it whenever it's available. If you like maritime whiskies but are looking to see the salt/sea air notes showcased somewhat differently than in the classic Islay style, this might be for you.
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Nose : sweet malt, candied fruit (think the kind you would put in a fruitcake), a bit of barrel wood. Palate : lots of malted notes, some oak, some honey, noticeable but not overwhelming smoke. The oloroso influence is not very apparent in my opinion, it's more present on the nose. Finish : short to medium, tangy, a bit astringent, some more smoke. This is a very fair whisky; not necessarily my dram of choice per se but still enjoyable, and it doesn't have a lot of challengers at that price point. Stock it for everyday use, as a kind of "working horse" scotch for those times when you need something nice but don't want to break the bank.
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I tried this neat and in a "perfect serve" G&T (for this gin, the distillery recommends a slice of red apple). Neat: crisp, aromatic nose with definite juniper notes, some citrus and a hint of sweetness; palate is refined, full-bodied and refreshing, with relatively assertive botanicals that strike a great balance between bitter and sweet, and where the apple and rowan berry are nicely present; finish is medium, bracing and aromatic. "Perfect serve": the red apple really plays well with the apple notes in the gin, and brings the honeyed character of the heather into focus. I used a lightly-flavoured tonic water and am regretting it; I'd be curious to see how it plays with something a bit more assertive. Overall it's not an incredibly unique gin (certainly not as unique as the marketing around it would have you believe), but it is very well-made, and pleasant to sip even just on its own. I would recommend serving it with apple if you're planning to put it in a G&T; it's not just a gimmick, the G&T does actually taste better with it. I also found that ice flattens it a little, so cool responsibly.35.0 EUR per Bottle
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