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Willie Cochrane has Retired and Distilled One For The Road

August 31, 2016 by Ron 9 Comments

Jura Whisky’s celebrated Distillery Manager Willie Cochrane has just retired after an incredible 39 year career. To mark his contribution to the distillery, community and the industry itself, Jura today releases ‘One For The Road’: a limited edition 22 year old single malt, complete with exceptional ‘Pinot Noir’ finish and the final expression to be bottled in his care. … [Read more...] about Willie Cochrane has Retired and Distilled One For The Road

Isle of Jura Annual Events

May 3, 2014 by Ron Leave a Comment

Jura is a small island, inhabited by a little over 200 people and therefore not an island with as many large festivals as its neighbouring islands of Islay and Mull. But the festivals and events that they do have matter very much and are worth looking out for. Below is a listing of the confirmed events for 2014.For the very fit athletes there is the annual Isle of Jura Fell … [Read more...] about Isle of Jura Annual Events

Jura Whisky Festival Video

July 1, 2013 by Ron Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago the Isle of Jura Distillery celebrated their 50th Anniversary of the distillery re-opening during the Islay Festival week. As you can see it was a great day enjoyed by many! … [Read more...] about Jura Whisky Festival Video

New Jura Whisky The Standing Stone

October 17, 2012 by Ron Leave a Comment

The Isle of Jura Whisky Distillery in Craighouse has released a 30 year old single malt whisky to their collection and it's called the Standing Stone or ‘Camas an Staca’ in Gaelic. The whisky takes its name from the largest of Jura's eight standing stones which are scattered over the island. The stone in question is said to be the one remaining stone of an earlier formed stone … [Read more...] about New Jura Whisky The Standing Stone

Jura Distillery Photo Competition

January 21, 2011 by Ron Leave a Comment

The Isle of Jura Distillery is running a photography competition with some very attractive prices, including a trip to Jura, Olympus camera's and much more. All you have to do is upload your favourite Jura picture and add a wee bit of text. You shouldn't wait too long, the competition closes tonight. I have uploaded an image as well and chose the view below, taken from the … [Read more...] about Jura Distillery Photo Competition

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