Jura 1990 Aged 30 Years Old Private Cellars Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Whisky Cellar (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 46.4% Age: 30 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number(s): 1283
Date of Distilling: 10/1998
Date of Bottling: 03/2021
Matured In: an American Oak Hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered
Founded in by Keith Bonnington, a Keeper of the Quaich this Edinburgh based company are bottlers of small batch selections of single cask whisky. “We are a flavour diversity driven bottler and our core message is that, if we love the spirit enough, we will bottle it, irrespective of age, region, cask type or style. We want to bring to market extremely high-quality one-off whiskies which represent good value to the consumer.” said Bonnington. Bonnington works with a panel of tasting experts to ensure only the very best whiskies are bottled for The Whisky Cellar. Between them, the panel has over 200 years experience. So, you know these single cask whiskies must be good!
The Isle of Jura Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery located on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland, about a stones through away from Islay. The distillery is owned by Glasgow based company named Whyte and Mackay who are famous for the blended whisky of the same name. Founded in 1810 by the Laird of Jura, Archibald Campbell it was operational till 1884 when it fell into disrepair. The distillery was dismantled and it wasn’t till the 1950’s the distillery was revived by Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith who were keen to revive the local economy. Installation of taller stills in 1963 allowed the distillery to create a mix of wonderful malt whiskies.
This cask strength single malt whisky was distilled at The Isle Of Jura Distillery before being placed in an American Oak Hogshead. Left to mature for no less than 30 years it has been bottled at 46.4% abv with only 163 bottles being produced.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant tropical fruits combine with matured oak.
Palate: Fruits of the forest, rich oak and slightly floral.
Finish: Freshly cut grass, apple pie and polished oak.