Isle of Jura 2014 MBa

Whiskyspace Notes 2271

Jul 4, 2026, 08:30:38

Blimey, this dram’s a right cracker! First sip hits you like a coastal breeze—marvellous saline quality dancing with wet limestone after a rain shower, proper briny and fresh. Then it’s all zingy lemon, sharp as concentrated juice mixed with seawater and clay, with this distillate purity shining through. Got a touch of mustard heat and a whisper of soot, but somehow it works. How lovely is this at only ten years? Finish’s got that fermentary tang and a hint of garlic that lingers—unusual but brilliant. Cor, it’s very lively stuff, that’s for sure! 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2218

Jul 2, 2026, 21:06:38

Just poured a ten‑year and wow—bursting with lemon, the whole thing’s so lively it practically jumps out of the glass. There’s a real straw‑coloured glow, a hint of leather and even a faint soot note in the background. The mid‑palate brings a wet limestone after a rain shower vibe, with a touch of basalt grit and a distinct chalk edge. The finish? Marvellous salty, almost like sea spray, long and seriously salty, with a whisper of garlic that catches you off guard. A cracking manzanilla freshness ties it together. Nothing to complain about, truly lovely for a ten‑year. 🍋😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2191

Jun 28, 2026, 11:51:45

Blimey, this dram’s a proper surprise at ten years old! First sip hits you with this cracking burst of lemon and green apple—like biting into a crisp apple under a summer rain shower. There’s this saline quality that’s just marvellous, really wakes up the palate, and it lingers long and seriously salty after. The distillate shines through bold, clean, but there’s a whisper of soot and mustard dancing around too, earthy but not overpowering. A hint of leather and straw gives it this rustic charm, while the limestone and wet chalk notes make it feel grounded, almost like licking a rock by the coast. The manzanilla’s cracking as well, adds a nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the tangy kicks. It’s lively, this one—really wakes you up! Some might say it’s a bit too much, but I’m loving every sip, honestly. Paraffin and a touch of clay in the mix keep it intriguing, like a fortnight’s feast in a glass. Cheers! 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2131

Jun 27, 2026, 14:40:19

First thing that hits you is this proper zesty lemon, like someone's squeezed a whole load of them into the glass mixed with seawater and a bit of clay. You get this green apple sharpness too, really lively on the tongue. There's a distinct limestone quality, reminds me of walking through a quarry after a shower—wet stone and all that. A bit of soot and old leather in the background, but not too heavy. The manzanilla pops through with a cracking saline kick, makes me think of coastal walks. The distillate shines through nicely, clean and fresh. Only ten years old, but how lovely is that? A burst of lemon at the end, almost like a splash of the sea. Marvellous stuff.

Whiskyspace Notes 2072

Jun 26, 2026, 16:46:22

Just had a dram that feels like walking over wet limestone after rain, a marvellous saline quality hits the nose, then the distillate shines through with a burst of lemon and a very lively feel. There's a hint of leather and a touch of mustard in the middle, finishing with a faint soot note and a surprising hint of garlic in the aftertaste. Fermentary character lingers, making it oddly comforting. 😄