Jose-Massu-Espinel
Jura The Road
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
April 8, 2020 (edited July 13, 2021)
In the island of Jura there is only one road, and it sure is, an excelent whisky.
This new expression has been matured in a cask that previously held Pedro Ximenez Sherry for at least 20 years giving it a wonderful flavor profile. It is a part of a 3 whisky series, the other two are "The Loch" and "The Sound".
Bottled at 43.6%, with a lovely tawny color.
On the nose it is perfect. The sherriness is beatiful on the nose, very "purple".
Cigarrette peat, Tobbacco peat; Peppery; Marmalade; mint cigarrettes. There is a lemon note after some sips. Just beautiful.
On the palate: Super sherried. Sweet Maraschino cherries. Raisins. Its like a raisin juice, if that exists.
The aftertaste is also amazing. It starts with a burn wooden log, then it gets Salty and Peppery. Peaty but very gentle.
Overall this is a great whisky, and was one point short of having a 5 star score. 94 over 100, it is super recommended and affordable.
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