![]() ![]() Jura is of course famous for its whisky, and tours of the Jura Whisky Distillery are a must-do while on the island. Boat trips from Jura and the surrounding coasts will take visitors to the impressive whirlpool, and brave divers have even experienced the phenomenon from below the waves! The name comes from the Gaelic for ‘Cauldron of the Speckled Seas’, and the whirlpool is the third largest in the world. The famous novel almost never came about thanks to a near-death experience Orwell experienced at Corryvreckan Whirlpool, a turbulent strait between Jura and Scarba caused by a rapid tidal race and an underwater mountain. The island’s scenery is stunning wherever you go, with the ‘Paps of Jura’ (the island’s hills) visible above pretty coastal villages.īarnhill, at the north of Jura, was home to George Orwell while he wrote Nineteen Eighty-Fourm, and you can in fact stay in the cottage where he wrote it, only accessible by 4×4, looking out over the Sound of Jura. The west coast is unreachable by road, but for those with the skills, experience and drive to walk it, is highly rewarding with caves, raised beaches, coves and cliffs. The island’s population is mainly scattered around the south and east coasts. Keep an eye out for these gorgeous animals, which are especially noticeable in late September when they ‘rut’, with the males roaring and clashing their formidable antlers in competition for the females. In contrast to its tiny population, Jura is home to around 5,000 red deer – and indeed the name is thought to come from the Norse for ‘Deer Island’. Jura, home to just 200 people, offers fantastic walking, wildlife and space to relax. But if whisky isn’t your thing, there is plenty more to see, do and experience on these lovely islands. The result is a unique whisky that blends the classic Highland style with the island malts in a new way.For many, the isles of Jura and its neighbouring Islay are best known for their whisky – and the islands are indeed on the bucket list for many whisky fans. The only road on the island connects the distillery to the only pub, which is enjoyed by a small community of passionate islanders with only 200 inhabitants and 5000 deer.Īway from all distractions, they focus exclusively on one goal: to make the best single malt they can produce. Rough, rugged and elemental, it may be only a few miles from the Scottish mainland, but it feels like the other side of the world. Located off the east coast of Scotland, Jura is a small island, often wild and always remarkable. This Scotch whisky brilliantly combines subtle smoky notes with the smoothness of sherry. Ideal for an aperitif or to accompany your desserts, this Jura Origin single malt whisky will amaze even the most discerning connoisseur. This Jura 12 year old has been aged for 10 years in bourbon casks before benefiting from further maturation in premium aged oloroso sherry casks. ![]() Jura uses large stills to allow for better reflux of alcohol vapours and to obtain a richer distillate. ![]() The perfect gift for whisky lovers, this Jura 12 year old edition comes with two glasses from the Jura distillery in Scotland. ![]()
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