Jura
Jura whisky
Jura Island is known for its wildlife, beauty and landscapes. Its soft peat water is good for making whiskey, and the warm air contributes to the soft drying of the malt. The Isle of Jura factory was built in 1810 in a cave of smugglers in the village of Crahaus. In 1875, it was bought and repaired by James Ferguson with his sons. Due to the recession in the economy, the plant was closed, and it remained inactive until the middle of the 20th century. In the 50s, two local residents - Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith decided to restore the plant in order to attract new residents to the island and provide jobs. The plant started working again in 1963. Distiller and architect Delme Evans, who helped rebuild the plant, suggested installing high distillation cubes that allow you to create light and quite eclectic malt mixes. The taste of whiskey is individual and unique. "Isle of Jura" uses in its production new barrels exclusively from American white oak, sometimes sherry barrels are taken. Since 1994, the Whyte & Mackay company owns the plant, in the line of the plant there are 7 grades of whiskey.