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Is your raincoat dripping on the coat rack again? Is Buienalarm now at the top of your most-used apps? Autumn has officially begun... and you can feel it. Yet there's a way to hold on to that free island feeling a little longer. Not with palm trees or beach sand between your toes, but with a good glass of whiskey in your hand.
De Scottish whisky makers from Jura, an island off the west coast of Scotland with 212 inhabitants (and four times as many deer), knows exactly how to do that. I recently attended one of their events for an extensive tasting and introduction to the brand. Here, it's all about simplicity, craftsmanship, and character! And I can tell you: their award-winning single malt whisky defies categorization. How best to enjoy it? Neat, on the rocks, or as a base for surprising cocktails.
On a stormy late summer evening by the water at Strandvier, I sampled four of their whisky cocktails and experienced the island vibe of Jura in my own country. Good news for all whisky lovers, because these cocktails are surprisingly easy to make at home! Below, I'm sharing the recipes for your next whisky & yap evening with friends.
TIP: Jura 12 Year Old is available at Gall & Gall for €35,99.
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4 Whisky Cocktails with a Scottish Isles Feel
Scottish Island Ice Tea
A light, Scottish twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea. Fresh, fruity, and surprisingly smooth thanks to the Jura 12 Year Old.
Ingredients:
40 ml Jura 12 Year Old
50 ml peach tea
15 ml lemon juice
10 ml of sugar syrup
Garnish: mint
Preparation:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour all the ingredients into the glass and stir. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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Jura Daiquiri
The Jura Caribbean Rum Cask adds a touch of tropical warmth to this classic. Expect soft notes of vanilla, apricot, and creamy toffee—just what you need for a long evening by the fire.
Ingredients:
50 ml Jura Caribbean Rum Cask
25 ml lime juice
15 ml of sugar syrup
Garnish: lime wedge
Preparation:
Fill a shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake. Fine-strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
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Jura Sunset
A Scottish aperitif moment to say "slàinte!" With Jura 12 Year Old and Aperol, this spritz gains an unexpectedly smooth depth. Serve with Scottish cheeses like Strathdon Blue, Orkney Cheddar, or Red Anster for the ultimate flavor combination.
Ingredients:
25 ml Jura 12 Year Old
25 ml of Aperol
Tonic
Garnish: slice of orange
Preparation:
Fill a gin and tonic glass with ice. Add all ingredients and stir briefly. Garnish with an orange slice.
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Jura Highball
The "president of tall drinks." Simple, fresh, and elegant, just as you'd drink it in a Scottish pub overlooking the sea.
Ingredients:
40 ml Jura Bourbon Cask
150 ml Peach Soda
Garnish: thyme
Preparation:
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add all the ingredients and garnish with a sprig of thyme.
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