Jura Ju-ar The Yew Tree Cask 1034, 1035, 1036 48% 1977

Professionele reviews

Serge Valentin (91)

This one is brand new. Last year's 1976 was simply stunning, so we have
high expectations (despite, or maybe because of the, cough, cough, 675
€…) Colour: gold. Nose: extremely different from the 30, as it starts
on those mineral notes, which sort of reminds me of some much older
officials from times gone by. Between fresh walnuts, clay and linseed
oil. Much less winey notes this time, but the fruity development is very
similar to the 30’s, only cleaner and fresher (and nicer). So oranges
again, more mangos this time, apricot pie, then these cigars, also
pomegranates, the whole becoming more medicinal after a little time, say
organically so. Menthol, camphor… A very complex and most elegant nose,
between fruits, minerals and aromatic herbs. Mouth: again, it hasn’t
got what the 30 had in excess. Instead, it starts phenolic and
beautifully spicy, with some green oranges, a little curry, mustard,
walnuts and liquorice, before it becomes really salty and frankly
coastal. Oysters with Tabasco, bitter oranges… There’s always a
greenness in the background (strong mint-flavoured liquorice). Finish:
very long, with the liquorice coming more and more to the front. Bitter
oranges, herbs, cough syrup and touches of sweet mustard. Soot, smoke
and lemon zests in the aftertaste. Comments: lots happening in this one,
it’s very complex malt whisky and another true ‘movie malt’. I love its
dryness.

BOW (91)

Tasting Notes by Jura;

Soft flavours meet spice with citrus and mulled wine notes.

Rich, intense and original, this whisky exudes flavours of home and comfort, including moist lemon cake, caramelised orange segments and warming mulled wine. As ideal at Christmas as it is –well –anytime, this specially aged bottling is finished in Ruby port casks for extra character.
• Platinum medal at the Beverage Testing Institute 2013
• Double Gold ‘Best in Show’ at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013