PBMichiganWolverine
Jura Diurachs' Own 16 Year
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
December 6, 2016 (edited August 24, 2020)
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.
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@PBMichiganWolverine Yeah, I've heard that sentiment before, sadly.
@ContemplativeFox unless if it’s a good IB, I’d stay away from Jura.
Thanks for the comparison with Talisker. It lets me ask myself "do I want Talisker but with less peat?" Then I realize I don't and I know not to buy a bottle of this.
Davie: I've never tried the Jura 10, but did try their Brooklyn. That was better than this, from what I remember
Just gambled on a fifth in October for a good price, hopefully it's more in line with my palate, I did really enjoy the 10 year old. I heartily agree, the Islands have some hidden gems...
You're right---not sure why. The other has 17'notes on it. I'm the lone one here. Both seem to be the same type..
Why are there 2 Distiller entries for Jura 16 Diurachs' Own? Both have the 16-years age statement, so I can't see a difference... https://distiller.com/spirits/jura-diurachs-own-16-year