2006 Isle of Jura 12 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)

The Isle of Jura is one of those incredible malts that we almost never see in the wild. Partly that's because they just don't make that much whisky. But it does seem that the owners, Whyte & Mackay, don't let go of the stuff very often. Isle of Jura has it's following, but the little distillery on the sparsely populated Island to the north of Islay isn't a house hold name by any means. The island's 200 inhabitants are vastly outnumbered by a massive population of red deer, who keep the islands vegetation from growing beyond the lowest grasses. The infertile bogs land that comprises most of the Island give the place an otherworldly feel. The distilleries thick still necks create a rich bold oily spirit unlike any other in Scotland. They've been distilling there since 1810, but the current facility was built in 1963. The distillery bottlings tend to be slightly underwhelming due to the lower proofs, chill filtration and oily profile. But when we see it offered barrel we MUST taste. Sometimes we get lucky and find a true legend like this one. Cask strength oily rich malty Jura in a second fill oloroso sherry butt. Everything about it works. Add the ridiculously reasonable price and you've got one of the most exciting whiskies of the year.