Jura Journey

Sydney Whisky Show May 20th 2023. Whisky #14 Nose: Caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, orange blossom water, dilute honey, pears. Palate: Soft arrival with pear, apple, caramel sauce, milk chocolate, a little honey and a breath of sooty smoke. The development shows malted milk and vanilla fudge balanced by some subtle spice notes (cinnamon) and beeswax. The texture is creamy. Finish: Medium/Short. Stone fruits, orchard fruits and caramel trailing into a pleasantly dry, leafy aftertaste. Journey is the current gateway whisky in the Jura lineup and it’s a cracking good entry-level malt with good balance (if somewhat tilted towards sweetness). There’s nothing at all wrong with this and it would make a great session whisky. The only criticism you can make is that it is simple in profile but for a whisky positioned at this end of the market that is not a fault. For the money this is good value, and it would be an excellent first dram to share with novices just beginning their whisky journey. I bought a bottle on the day for precisely that reason. Not a high scorer, but good solid easy-drinking value. “Above Average” : 80/100 (3 stars)