Isle of Jura Distillery Superstition Lightly Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Isle of Jura

Here’s a richly detailed tasting profile for the Jura Superstition, a now-discontinued single malt from the Isle of Jura that left a lasting impression with its quirky charm and subtle complexity:

Distillery: Isle of Jura, Scotland

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ABV: 43%

Peat Level: Lightly peated (approx. 13% peated barley)

Cask Type: Ex-bourbon and sherry casks

Style: Island whisky with a sweet-smoky interplay

Nose :- Intriguing and divisive: Honey, oak, and lemon zest. Clove, sandalwood, and a faint iodine peat. Some tasters noted almond paste and even a quirky “urinal cake” note—polarizing but memorable. Hints of candied apples, fish oil capsules, and soft sherry

Palate :- Smooth and layered: Starts with viscous honey, then shifts to smoke and spice. Cloves, pepper, cinnamon, and tropical fruit. Notes of leather, earth, and hot buttered toast. A cereal-like sweetness with black forest honey and porridge

Finish :- Medium and warming: Papaya, salted fudge, and grape juice. Nut shells, spicy oak, and cocoa. Ends with a soft peaty echo and a touch of minerality

A whisky of contrast and subtlety, blending sweet and smoky elements. Pleasant and approachable