Jura 21 Years Old Pride of Hebrides Thompson Bros. Aberdeen Whisky Shop

Thompson Bros.

Jura 21 Years Old Pride of Hebrides

ABV: 52.7% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled at Jura Distillery in Craighouse on the Isle of Jura, in the Inner Hebrides, just across the Sound of Islay. Jura produces both unpeated and peated spirit with a distinctive island character, and this one carries a gentle touch of smoke. 

It is released by Thompson Bros. in their "Pride of the Hebrides" series, after 21 years of maturation in first-fill barrels. The Dornoch-based independent bottler paired it with label art by Whiskyhobo, and the bottle carries a hologram label.

A barrel is a cask of around 200 litres, usually made from American oak. "First fill" means this is the first time the cask has been filled with Scotch after its previous contents were emptied, so the wood is at its most active and has plenty of sweetness, vanilla and colour to give to the spirit. Over 21 years, that active oak has had a long time to shape the spirit, adding structure while still letting the island character come through.

Thompson Bros. describe the result as bright, fresh and zippy, with a refined and surprisingly gentle peat profile, classic savoury island character and a long, coating, waxy finish.

Aged 21 years and presented at natural cask strength of 52.7% ABV, natural colour and no chill filtration.

Nose

Bright, fresh, and zippy right out of the glass. It opens with green apples lightly charred over a barbecue, backed by the brisk tang of fresh coastal winds blowing across a sandy west coast beach. Flame-grilled pineapple brings a soft, tropical warmth, framed by a peat profile that feels refined and surprisingly gentle rather than aggressive. Vanilla, sweet oak, and a distinctive hint of lanolin sit in easy harmony with the spirit.

Palate

Gentle oak structure leads the way into classic savoury island character - think smoked kippers and rough hessian sacks alongside juicy roasted pineapple and tart green apple. Layers of toasted oak build across the mid-palate, rounded out by a lovely, warming touch of stem ginger steeped in sweet syrup.

Finish

Long, coating, and nicely waxy. The gentle smoke stays with you as the dram fades gracefully into a dry, deeply satisfying finish of roasted malt.

£115.00

Tax included.

Pickup available at 472 Union Street
Jura 21 Years Old Pride of Hebrides

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    Union Street
    472
    Aberdeen AB10 1TS
    United Kingdom

    +441224647433

PRODUCT INFO

Region Islands
Distillery Jura
Cask type First Fill Barrels
Bottling company Thompson Bros.
Whisky type Single Malt
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Jura Distillery, founded in 1810 and rebuilt in the 1960s, sits on the remote island of Jura off Scotland’s west coast — a place known for more deer than people. The distillery produces a versatile style of whisky, ranging from soft and gently smoky to richer, more maritime expressions. Its spirit is typically light, slightly oily, and subtly peated, with notes of honey, citrus, and coastal influence. The island’s isolation and dramatic landscape give Jura a distinctive identity, making its whiskies feel both approachable and quietly wild.

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