![]() The ferry runs from Port Askaig on Islay to Feolin on Jura. The islands are separated by the Sound of Islay, a half-mile wide stretch of water. There’s also self-catering and B&B accommodation on Jura. There’s no vehicle access to the site and campers are advised to arrive on foot or by bike only. There’s also a camping field in front of the hotel. It’s a relaxed and friendly place, and the lively bar, which is the island's only pub, is a great place to enjoy a dram or two. The popular Jura Hotel is just next door to Jura Distillery in Craighouse. ![]() A limited edition Tastival bottling is released too. The event includes tasting sessions with whisky experts, whisky food pairing, boat trips and more. It’s part of the wider Islay Festival of Music and Malt, which in 2017 runs from 26th May to 3rd June. ‘Discovering The Uncommon’ is an in-depth tour which concentrates on what makes Jura’s distillation process different to other distilleries.Įvery year whisky fans from across the world come to Jura for Tastival, a two-day celebration of the island’s whisky. You’ll be guided through the whisky production process and discover the two sides - you guessed it sweet and smoky! - of Jura whisky. To delve a bit deeper, take the ‘Sweet and Smoky Experience’ tour. The basic ‘Distillery Tour’ is ideal for those who want a good overview. Tours run throughout the year, but it’s best to book ahead. ![]() You’ll discover more about the island’s heritage and how the unique Jura whisky is crafted. One of the best ways to experience the spirit of Jura is to take a tour of the distillery. Apparently, in 1938, this came to pass and to mark the legend, the seer's symbol watches over every bottle. It gets its name from an old prophesy which predicted that the last Campbell to leave Jura would be penniless. And finally Prophecy packs a huge peaty, salty punch. The symbol of the Diurachs adorns the bottle. Diurachs’ Own, full-bodied and aged for 16 years, is the whisky of choice for the islanders (a Diurach is someone who comes from Jura). Jura’s past inhabitants were a superstitious lot, and this malt is a nod to them and to the island’s many ancient stones and markings. Superstition is a sweet yet smoky delight, with notes of spice, honey, pine and peat. Each bottle carries the ancient Celtic symbol for beginnings. This whisky, smooth and clean tasting, signifies the rebirth of the Jura Distillery and the rebuilding of the community. Each has its own characteristics, as well as a story to tell. Jura Distillery produces four main whiskies, as well as the occasional limited edition malt. Ever since then, Jura Distillery has been using extra tall stills to create a unique range of whiskies, both smoky (peated) and sweet (lighter in style). The new venture ran its first spirit in April 1963. So it remained until the 1960s, when two local estate owners Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith rebuilt the distillery in an attempt to revive the local economy and provide jobs. ![]() To avoid paying taxes, the roofs were removed and the buildings fell to ruin. ![]() The original distillery has stood in its spot since 1810 when it was built by the Campbells of Jura. So after you’ve tasted Islay’s peaty malts, hop across the Sound of Islay and experience the spirit of Jura! Islay is relatively flat, fertile and populated while Jura is mountainous, rugged and home to just a couple of hundred souls. The two islands couldn’t be more different. But it’s also well worth crossing the narrow stretch water to visit neighbouring Jura, which is home to the historic Isle of Jura Distillery. The Hebridean island of Islay is famed for its whisky, with no less than eight world-class distilleries dotting its shores. ![]()
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