What is Jura Superstition?
Jura Superstition was one of the first wave of NAS malts: whiskies created by combining a single distillery’s output from several different ages without revealing the ages on the bottle.
What kind of scotch is Jura?
Single Malt Whisky
On the small island of Jura lies a single distillery the Isle of Jura distillery. It mostly produces Single Malt Whisky and is very famous for its official bottlings.
Who owns Jura scotch?
Jura distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland. The distillery is owned by Glasgow founded and based Whyte and Mackay, which in turn is owned by Philippines-based Emperador Inc.
Is Jura Superstition being discontinued?
From April 2018 Jura’s core range of Origin, Superstition, Diurach’s Own 16 Year Old and Prophecy will be removed from sale.
Is Isle of Jura peaty?
Though the whisky is not very peaty, much of the island is covered in peat bogs. These are not suitable for any kind of agriculture. However, Jura has a remarkably mild climate due to its position in the North Atlantic Gulf Stream. This brings warmer waters from the southern Atlantic to the area.
How do you pronounce Jura Scotch?
Jura. “You’re a (shameless jerk/rosebud-of-a-guy),” with a “J”: JU-RAH.
What has replaced Jura Superstition?
The island distillery is replacing its existing range of Scotch whiskies with a completely new line-up that introduces a new flavour direction for the brand. From April 2018 Jura’s core range of Origin, Superstition, Diurach’s Own 16 Year Old and Prophecy will be removed from sale.
Is Isle of Jura Scotch peaty?
What is the meaning of Jura?
a mountain range in W central Europe, between the Rivers Rhine and Rhône: mostly in E France, extending into W Switzerland.
What does Jura mean in Scottish?
Dyrøy meaning ‘deer island’ is the generally accepted derivation. Jurøy, meaning ‘udder island’, in reference to the Paps of Jura.
Is Jura a word in Scrabble?
Yes, jura is a valid Scrabble word.
What is the Isle of Jura famous for?
whisky
Located off the mainland’s west coast, the long and narrow island is known for its soaring mountains, delectable whisky, swirling whirlpool and local population of just 200 people (who are outnumbered hugely by over 5,000 wild deer). One of the most famous writers of the 20th century once called Jura home.