Jura Distillery

Isle of Jura, United Kingdom

Jura distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery on the island of Jura. Even though the distillery didn't open until 1810, the people of Jura were entitled to distill whisky for personal consumption, until a ban was introduced in 1781. The distillery fell into disrepair, but in the 1960s two local estate owners Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith rebuilt the distillery, employing architect William Delme-Evans. By 1963 their work was complete; they had introduced taller stills allowing the distillery to create a mix of malts.

References:

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Address

A846, Isle of Jura, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 1810
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

More Information

www.jurawhisky.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.visitscotland.com

Rating

5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Guillaume BENOIT (3 years ago)
Lovely, love it, love it, love it!!!!! Shame that everything was closed and that my favourite whisky is now discontinued. But I was talking to one of the operator and founded him really great!

Amos Rojter (5 years ago)
Great tour, really comprehensive and friendly. Looking forward to tucking into my newly purchased bottles!

Johnny Groats (5 years ago)
Wonderful place, helpful & friendly staff, great whisky

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