I was reading the Isle of Jura newsletter today and came across a very interesting entry by Willie Cochrane, the Jura Distillery Manager: “Some of you may have got a nice Jura surprise the other night if you were sitting down to watch the TV and spotted Jura – the island, the distillery and me! [...]
Archive for the tag 'whisky'
March 17 2010
Islay and Jura Distillery Tour Times 2010
The new Distillery Tour Times Leaflet for 2010 is available for download. The leaflet consists of two pages and provides information about the Jura and Islay Malt Whisky distilleries opening hours, the tour times, phone and fax numbers, email addresses and other important information. It is therefore essential to take a copy with you when [...]
May 26 2009
Jura Distillery Launch: Jura Paps Single Malt collection
A limited edition of 1,300 bottles inspired by the famous Paps of Jura will be launched by one of the world’s top barmen from The Ritz in Paris. The launch of this very special Jura Paps edition will take place during the Islay Whisky Festival which includes the Jura Distillery as well. At the moment [...]
November 24 2008
Willie Tait on Whisky Cast
I found an interesting interview with Willie Tait who was both manager of Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay in 1999 and the Isle of Jura Distillery. Willie Tait’s involvement with the Isle of Jura brand began in 1975 when he was first hired as a “Tunroom Man” at the remote Hebridean distillery. He was involved in [...]
