History
The Isle of Jura Distillery was founded in 1810 by Archibald Campbell. Long before, at the beginning of the 17th century, the Isle of Jura was known for its black burning.
It was not until 1831 that William Abercombie acquired the license for the name Isle of Jura Distillery. It is not clear under which owner was produced at that time.
From 1975, James Ferguson and his sons leased the distillery and the license was registered under their name. At the beginning of the 20th century James Ferguson could no longer pay his lease, so the company had to be discontinued and the Fergusons dismantled their facilities.
Only in 1958 did the two locals Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith together to rebuild the distillery, they were supported by the company Mackinlay McPearson Ltd. In 1963, the Isle of Jura was able to resume production.
Invergordon Distilleries Ltd became the new owner of the distillery in 1985. It was acquired by White & Mackay Ltd in 1994 and handed over to the Kyndal Group in 2001, which changed its name to White & Mackay Ltd two years later.
In 2007, United Spirits Ltd. bought the company with all brands and distilleries on. Since 2014 White & Mackay Ltd. belongs. together with the Jura distillery the brandy manufacturer Emperador Inc.
Meaning of the name |
Deer Island |
Whisky region |
Highland, Isle of Jura |
Pronunciation |
Ile of Tshura |
Status |
In operation |
Owner |
White & Mackay Ltd (Emperador Inc)
|
Capacity per year |
ca. 2.250.000 Liter |
Address |
Isle of Jura Distillery Craighouse PA60 7TX |
Style of the house |
Ungetorft: ölig, nussig, weich, eine Spur Rauch,leicht salzig im Abgang Getorft: Zimt, rauchig, Gewürze, lang, salzig |
Contact |
www.isleofjura.com +44 (0)1496820385 |
Founding year |
1810 |
Production
The capacity of the Isle of Jura was extended and renewed in 1978, from two to four stills. Since 2002, whiskey has been produced for a month each year.
The required barley malt is produced by the large malting plants and then grinded to a grist in the old malt mill.
1 mash tun (semi lauter) |
made of stainless steel |
6 wash backs |
made of stainless steel |
2 wash stills |
large, strong indentation on the neck |
2 spirit stills |
large, strong indentation on the neck |
Tube capacitors |
stand outdoors |
Number of distilling operations |
2 |
water source |
Bhaille Mharghaidh |
The storage
The malts of Jura are stored almost exclusively in ex-Bourbon barrels. In addition, ex-sherry casks are used for both the peated and the ungrafted malts.
Available from us:
Isle of Jura Whisky Prophecy 0,7l original bottling
Isle of Jura Whisky Superstition 0,7l original bottling
Isle of Jura Whisky 10 years Whisky - Single Malt Scotch Whisky 0,7l
Isle of Jura whisky 16 years 0,7l original bottling
Isle of Jura Whisky 21 years - 0,7l Single Malt Scotch Whisky