Jura Origin 10 Year

Mild. Gut mit schokolade

Origin is a 10-year old whiskey that has a similar price point to Superstition, its sweeter, richer cousin.  Compared to Superstition, Origins seems not to have as much (if any) sherry-cask aging.  Its sweetness is mellower and features a variety of fruits, including caramel-covered green apple (think Halloween) and pear.  Although it's considered unpeated, there seems to be a touch of smoke on both the nose and the palate.  In contrast to the fruit-forward nose, its flavor profile isn't far off Bowmore 12, with a slightly dull or almost metallic quality to its maltiness, just less smoke.  I noticed some notes in the tea vein, with dried, vegetal, slightly bitter, aromatic properties.  At around $50 a bottle, Origin is an interesting and unusual expression, not easy to categorize.  I prefer Superstition among the two entry-level Juras.