Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1% vs Jura 18 Year Old
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Jura 18 Year Old currently starts £1.00 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £78.99 | £77.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Ardbeg Distillery | JURA |
| Type | Single Malt Whisky | Single Malt Whisky |
| Size | 700ml | 700ml |
| Where to buy |
Ardbeg Corryvreckan 57.1%
Corryvreckan takes its name from the famous whirlpool that lies to the north of Islay, where only the bravest souls dare to venture. Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced dram. Like the whirlpool itself, Corryvreckan is not for the faint-hearted! Tasting Notes colour Deepest amber Aroma Heady, intense and powerful. With the first sniff, encounter the deep and turbulent force of Corryvreckan as it pulls you inwards. Swirl the glass and dip your nose into the torrents of tarry ropes, creosote and linseed oil rising from deep within the vortex. As you succumb to its power, a collision of waxy dark chocolate, warm blackcurrants and muscovado sugar pulls you under its spell with a burst of plump cherries and earthy pine needles leaping from its depths. Swirl water into the glass, and observe the magical collision of whisky and water. As the liquid warms up, the seething cauldron bubbles and bursts, as you edge closer to sniff a pot full of gutsy cayenne-peppered steak and oysters smothered in hot pepper sauce. Salty seasoning brings a briny character with tangy crisp seaweed and smoky bacon swirling on the surface with hints of sweet vanilla, spicy cloves and blueberries. As the whirlpool narrows and quickens moving ever deeper, surrender to its dangerous depths with the heady force of menthol, treacle and chilli sauce. Taste Plunge into the whirlpool and taste the mysterious depths of Corryvreckan. Torrents of taste well up on the palate; deep, peppery and chewy, bombarding the tongue with its intense tastes and textures. The first plunge brings forth chewy peppered steak soaked in pepper sauce with the tang of crispy seaweed. As you descend deeper, encounter a mouthful of black tarry espresso coffee that coats the palate with rich melted dark fruits (blackcurrants, blueberries and cherries) and bitter almonds. As the taste soaks in deeper, star anise and hickory dry out the palate before a surpr
Jura 18 Year Old
Jura 18 Year Old is the oldest expression in the new range from this distinguished Island distillery. It's the most premium expression in a series that showcases a new style for the distillery's drams, marrying together elements of both Island and Highland whisky. The core principal is that each expression is matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in a variety of ways. The Jura 18 Year Old is no different, starting out maturing in bourbon barrels before being enhanced by red wine barrels. This single malt is rich, full bodied with refined smoke notes. You will be greeted by the aromas of toffee, cinnamon and tropical fruits. The palate opens up into red fruits, dark chocolate and coffee. The Jura Seven Wood may be the most complex dram in the new line up but this is certainly the most sophisticated.
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