Swallowing yields an unusual, split-second reset, in which an earthy vanilla flavor gives way to a rush of mild peat smoke, followed by a firm but not overwhelming burst of spice that flares up for next few seconds while leaving the tongue with that mellow, earthy vanilla coating. Meanwhile the mouth starts to tingle lightly with the flavors of spices like cloves and nutmeg. The sip gets earthier from there as it gradually builds up while the few drops sit on the tongue, but never growing beyond a mild hint of peat smoke, sweet sherry, and coffee. A sip envelopes the tongue with a rich and mellow vanilla, slightly smoky like crème brûlée crust, but balanced by a subtly sweet flavor of golden raisins. Palate: The palate picks up unusually close to how the nose left off in this case, but amplified. That gradually moves in a heavier, richer direction as the fruit gives way to a sweet, earthy vanilla and the oak takes on a peat smoke quality with touches of baking spices. Nose: Wafts into the nasal passages with a delicate, fruity aroma, characterized by orange, sweet apple and oak with faint touches of ginger, sea salt and light smoke. With Jura completely overhauling its range in early 2018, you don’t have to be a prophet to see that Prophecy will become a scarce commodity in the future.Appearance: Darker, redder whisky, bordering on copper. I suspect this dram is quite a young Jura, but that youthfulness doesn’t for one moment distract from the fact that Prophecy is an extremely engaging, complex whisky. At first, a mix of overripe dark berries and raisins create a top layer above a sweet core of vanilla. You shouldn’t expect Ardbeggian levels of peat here, but compared to other Juras, Prophecy certainly packs a punch. Verdict: The ‘profoundly peated’ advertised on the box is no word of a lie. The aftertaste is pleasantly salty, showcasing Jura’s maritime character. The peat is never far off, accompanying briny notes of smoked kippers and seaweed.įinish: The finish doesn’t disappoint, and brings exactly what you’d expect of a heavily peated whisky. I suspect there are some sherry casks thrown into the mix, as flavours of raisins and hazelnut mingle with a subtle hint of nutmeg. Prophecy is beautifully balanced, combining that boisterous spirit of a young peated whisky with a wealth of complexity. Palate: It only takes one sip to answer that question with a resounding “yes”. Can these aromas bind together into a great whisky? Certainly lots happening on the nose, but I’m not yet convinced it’s all good news. Although Prophecy’s nose is decidedly crisp, there’s still that slightly musty Jura smell that I’ve come to appreciate over the years. Underneath the prominent barley profile await scents of grapes and forest fruits.
The peat certainly isn’t pulling any punches, but is wrapped in tart, fruity aromas. Nose: Ouhh this is a far livelier, more youthful Jura than we’re used to. It’s a shame therefore that Prophecy (along with all its siblings) is being replaced in 2018, but who knows what delightful whiskies the new range will bring…
Jura Prophecy was my companion during a solo wild camping trip on Jura, so I always have fond memories whenever I drink this whisky. The only shame is the heavy caramel colouring that’s needlessly been added to give Prophecy a more attractive look. The result is a captivating whisky, a good example that Jura gets their NAS bottlings very right.
Clearly though, there’s more than just bourbon barrels involved in Prophecy’s making. Jura is a bit secretive about the casks that Prophecy has matured in, saying only that Prophecy is crafted from a selection of the finest and rarest aged Jura single malt whiskies. But Prophecy is more than just that despite its relative youth, it displays layer upon layer of rich flavours. At the smokiest end of the spectrum we find Jura Prophecy, the island distillery’s rendition of a peat monster. As you can see on their tasting wheel, expressions such as Origin and Diurachs’ Own stretch Jura’s range from light and delicate to rich and full-bodied. Most whisky makers produce either only peated, or non-peated spirit, but the Isle of Jura distillery has chosen to cover the entire spectrum.
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