Jura 12 Year

Nose: The aroma opens with a subtle floral note, reminiscent of wildflowers. There's a pronounced nuttiness, particularly walnuts, accompanied by a slight hint of ripe banana. A touch of coffee and a bit of sea salt add complexity, with a whisper of smoke rounding out the experience. Palate: On the palate, you get a touch of sea salt and the unique flavor of salted ripe banana chips. Dark chocolate pudding and mint provide a rich contrast, while a slight heat from pepper adds a bit of spice. The bittersweet licorice ties everything together. The not so favorite part is the mouthfeel. It is quite thin, neither oily nor viscous. Finish: The finish is medium in length, with a flavor reminiscent of chocolate milk and ending with traces of espresso coffee.

Tasting at the Scotch Whisky Experience. Sweet, raisins, smooth

An accessible single malt, and while it’s not phenomenal, I’m more than satisfied by its quality. A sweet, fruity nose gives aromas of red currants, homemade cranberry sauce, and overripe black plum. The palate is sweet as well, with treacle, banana tart tatin, milk chocolate, and boxed raisins carrying it. Interesting notes of fennel frond, sunburnt leather, and smoked sausage show up as well. The raisiny, cherrywood finish is rather syrupy sweet. While smooth, it lacks the depth and power that a slightly higher ABV would remedy. A good bottle to keep around.