Distilled on the Isle of Jura, where the population is around 200. The current distillery has been in operation since 1963. The Egyptian Ankh symbol is said to provide good luck, so long as when you pour, the cross is in the centre of your palm.
Tastings 13/05/12.
NEAT
Tristan
Nose: Young Golden Syrup and Raw Sugar Cane mixed with a knob of Butter.
1st: Very strong and powerful, with a strong burn down the throat.
2nd: The Island Salts come through after the 1st palate dies down a little, and a hint of Sweet Paprika soon follows
3rd: The Salt maintains through to the 3rd, with solid undertones of Molasses.
Gavin
Nose: Smokey, Woody (Oak), Molasses, Marzipan
1st: Golden Syrup, Tangy, Tart (Lemons)
Finish: Peaty, Golden Syrup, Salt, Sweet Paprika
WITH A SPLASH OF WATER
Tristan
Nose: Still quite Sweet/Syrupy, but also has a hint of Nutmeg.
1st: The addition of just a few drops of water really cuts the burn and smooths it out.
2nd: Although the Salt is still there, it is more Smokey and Sweeter, but also with an Oaky current.
3rd: Again the Salts are present, but with a much Smokier flavour to it.
Overall: It is almost like having a driftwood bonfire on the beach. The 1st palate is when the wind changes and blows a gust of heat and smoke in your face, but then it turns again and you are left with the smoke and salt.
Gavin
Nose: Smokey, Peaty, Golden Syrup, Nutmeg
1st: Seaweed, Salt, Iodine, Smokey, Sweeter Golden Syrup
Finish: Salt, Pepper, Nutmeg, Almond, Syrup, Peaty
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