Isle of Jura "Diurach's Own" 16 year old

Distillery: Isle of Jura

Region: Island

Age: 16 years

Maturation Cask: Bourbon

Bottler: Distillery

Strength: insert here 40%

Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Colour: Golden sunlight.

Aroma: Malty, with curry spices and flora.

Taste: Sweet and dry, melons and marzipan.

Finish: Delicate and crisp, marzipan taste.

The Isle of Jura is tucked away between the mainland and whisky mecca Islay. The original Jura Distillery was founded in 1810 with the current one opened since 1963. Aside from the ingredients used - soft, peaty water; plain malt dried with warm air - a major contributor to the style of Jura whisky is the use of very tall stills, creating a very light whisky. A "Diurach" is a native of Jura, and this expression is so named as it is reputedly favoured by the islanders. A subtle and understated malt.

Gold winner at the 2009 IWSC awards.

BenRiach 16 Year Old Single Malt

Distillery: BenRiach

Region: Speyside

Age: 16 years

Bottler: Distillery

Strength: 40%

Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright golden.

Aroma: A tapestry of toasted nuts, honey and marzipan.

Taste: Softly spiced malt and honey with a subtle injection of fruit.

Finish: Soft vanilla, given weight by a delicate touch of smoke.

Sourcing its water from springs deep below the distillery, BenRiach produces some of the most easy-going Speyside malts. The 16 year old showcases this delicate style, yet with a degree of complexity that has propelled it high on many experts "recommended" lists.