PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Jura is a remote island in the Inner Hebrides, one road and a single distillery, whose tall stills and unusual blend of peated and unpeated spirit make a light, fruity, lightly smoky whisky. Seven Wood, in the Signature Series relaunched in 2018, is Jura’s experiment in oak. As the distillery puts it, “thanks to the forestry commission, sawmill and cooperage in France, we use the finest virgin French oak casks to enhance our whisky.”
It begins in first-fill American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, and then a portion of the whisky is split among six different virgin oak casks from across France, each from a different forest or region: Vosges, Jupilles, Les Bertranges, Allier, Tronçais, and Limousin. Each wood gives something slightly different, from the tight-grained spice of Limousin to the softer, vanilla-and-sweetness of Tronçais. The whiskies are brought back together at 42% ABV (84 proof), with no age statement. In Jura’s words, “layers of complexity and flavour emerge from a maturation journey” to give “a fruity and spicy whisky with flavours of crème caramel, baked peach, and sweet liquorice.”
The color is mahogany gold. The official notes: “Nose: An aromatic fusion of coffee, ginger spice and a hint of milk chocolate. Palate: Caramelised peach, chewy liquorice and candied orange with a hint of sea-spray and smoke.” The Whisky Exchange’s Billy Abbott found a nose of “perfumed notes of summer meadows” leading “into chocolate-covered raisins and rich, creamy oats,” with “strawberry and raspberry jam,” and a palate that is “rich and creamy, with coffee and chocolate initially swamped by toasted spice notes: cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper,” ending with “mint chocolate notes.” Whisky Magazine scored it 8.3 out of 10: “Sweet with honey. Syrup waffles with melted dark chocolate. Poached pears, rhubarb and creaminess of custard. Sugared almonds... A really lovely dram — the lack of spice makes it sweet all the way.”
Reviewers are not unanimous: one blogger found it “a little disappointing,” “watery” in flavor, and suspected it “seems to be the bin-end or infinity bottle for Jura’s leftover” casks. A fair summary is that it’s a soft, sweet, wood-driven, lightly smoky island malt at an easygoing strength, a crowd-pleaser and an everyday sipper rather than a connoisseur’s bottle. It’s a good fit for customers who like oak-forward, dessert-like whiskies, and for anyone curious how different French oaks taste. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned.
Isle of Jura Seven Wood Single Malt Scotch Whisky is produced at Jura Distillery on the Isle of Jura, Scotland (Whyte & Mackay), matured in first-fill American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, with portions finished in virgin French oak casks from six regions (Vosges, Jupilles, Les Bertranges, Allier, Tronçais, Limousin). No age statement. 42% ABV / 84 proof, 750ml.
Whisky Magazine — 8.3/10:
“Sweet with honey. Syrup waffles with melted dark chocolate. Poached pears, rhubarb and creaminess of custard. Sugared almonds. Long and sweet with a little black smoked tea tannins. A really lovely dram — the lack of spice makes it sweet all the way.”
Billy Abbott, The Whisky Exchange:
“A complex dram that does even more than its name suggests... The result is spicy but run through with chocolate and fruit, thanks to wide range of flavours from the casks.”
The Whiskyphiles (a more critical view):
“A little disappointing, the nose seemed OK but hardly worth it after that... the whole thing seemed quite watery/watered-down in flavour.”
Jura (tasting notes):
“Colour: Mahogany gold. Nose: Coffee, ginger spice and a hint of chocolate. Taste: Crème caramel, baked peach, liquorice and candied orange.”
Nose
Mahogany gold. Coffee, ginger spice, and a hint of milk chocolate, with berry fruit, toasted hazelnuts, aniseed, and summer meadows.
Palate
Rich and creamy, with crème caramel, baked peach, chewy liquorice, candied orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper, with a hint of sea spray and smoke.
Finish
Long and sweet, with mint chocolate, apple skin, and gentle tannin.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky — Multi-Oak Matured |
| ABV / Proof | 42% ABV / 84 Proof |
| Age | No age statement |
| Casks | First-fill American white oak ex-bourbon + six virgin French oaks (Vosges, Jupilles, Les Bertranges, Allier, Tronçais, Limousin) |
| Distillery | Jura — Isle of Jura, Scotland (Whyte & Mackay) |
| Series | Signature Series (relaunched 2018) |
| Critics | Whisky Magazine 8.3/10 |
| Style / Identity | A soft, sweet, wood-driven, lightly smoky island malt |
| Aromas & Flavors | Coffee, ginger, milk chocolate, crème caramel, baked peach, liquorice, candied orange |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Enjoy neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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