Jura Diurachs' Own 16 Year

Sweet and feels like it's got a hint of honey with not even a hint of peat. It's a nice change from smokey and peaty single malts.

Not bad but not as nice as other Jura offerings like prophecy. Reminded me of a punchy oban. A bit of citrus, some oatiness and toffee.

I'm going through my batches of Drinks by the Dram (about 5 more to go). The last one (Yoichi NAS) was a disappointment, was hoping a bit better from this one. Personally, I love the Islands. Something about their briny, salty, yet sweet flavor. Probably my favorite region overall. First whiff does indicate a better experience to come than the Yoichi. I can smell salted caramel. No smoke or peat. Taste is more salt, less caramel. Also getting ripe bananas and chocolate, but really the salt is overwhelming anything else. Finish is sweet briny, tinge of bitter. Like dark chocolate covered with flakes of salt. Not bad...would I buy a full bottle? Probably not. It seems to be pulling its punches, and yet not complex enough to get away with it. If I want the salt briny profile, I'll go for the Talisker 10.