Jura Brooklyn 750ML

Jura Brooklyn 750ML is a 42% ABV Islands single malt Scotch whisky matured across three distinct cask types in a 750ml bottle. This limited expression stands apart within the Jura range for its unusual triple cask program — American bourbon barrels, Amoroso sherry casks, and Pinot Noir wine barrels — and its origin story as a collaboration with twelve Brooklyn-based businesses who helped select the final blend from six cask samples.

Quick Facts: ABV: 42%  |  Origin: Isle of Jura, Islands, Scotland  |  NAS (No Age Statement)  |  Distillery: Isle of Jura Distillery (est. 1810)

Production & Heritage

The Isle of Jura Distillery has operated since 1810 on one of Scotland's most remote inhabited islands, home to fewer than 250 residents and roughly 5,000 red deer. Jura Brooklyn is double-distilled through the distillery's distinctive 28-foot-tall copper pot stills using 100% Scottish malted barley. What separates this expression from the core Jura lineup is the triple cask maturation across American bourbon barrels, Amoroso sherry casks, and Pinot Noir wine barrels, then the collaborative blending process where a group of twelve Brooklyn entrepreneurs tasted six cask samples and helped determine the final vatting.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe berries and black currants layered over fig sweetness. Underneath, spicy smoke and sea salt emerge alongside bright citrus — orange and pineapple — with a gentle thread of honey.

Taste: The entry is soft with simple syrup sweetness that moves quickly into a mid-palate of coffee and citrus, reflecting the interplay between bourbon and sherry cask influence. Ginger and clove spices arrive at the peak, adding warmth and a gentle prickle that keeps the sweetness in check.

Finish: The finish is long and layered, with fruit, ginger, and oak intertwining as it fades. There is a lingering warmth with subtle spice that rounds out gradually.

How to Drink Jura Brooklyn

Neat or with a few drops of water works well to open up the competing cask influences and let the fruit-forward character breathe. The 42% ABV makes it approachable without dilution, though ice will tame the spice for those who prefer a mellower pour. Three cocktails worth trying: a Rob Roy, where the sherry and berry notes complement sweet vermouth naturally; a Penicillin, pairing the ginger spice with honey-ginger syrup and lemon for a layered result; and a Blood and Sand, where the Pinot Noir barrel influence and citrus character align with cherry liqueur and orange juice.

Best For

• Scotch drinkers exploring Islands malts beyond Islay peat
• Gifting to someone who appreciates wine-cask-finished whiskies
• Blind tasting nights comparing triple cask expressions
• Brooklyn culture enthusiasts drawn to the collaborative backstory

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jura Brooklyn taste like? Jura Brooklyn leads with ripe berry sweetness and coffee, transitioning into warm ginger and clove spices with a long, oak-tinged finish. The triple cask maturation gives it a fruit-forward profile with sherry richness and subtle wine influence.

How does Jura Brooklyn compare to Highland Park 12? Both are Islands single malts at similar price points, but Highland Park 12 carries an age statement and is widely regarded as offering greater complexity, with more prominent heather honey and balanced peat smoke. Jura Brooklyn trades that complexity for a sweeter, more fruit-driven profile shaped by its Pinot Noir barrel maturation.

Is Jura Brooklyn good for sipping neat? Yes — the 42% ABV and fruit-forward sweetness make it an easy neat pour, particularly for drinkers who enjoy softer, less peated single malts. A few drops of water will further open the citrus and berry aromatics.

Where is Jura Brooklyn made? Jura Brooklyn is distilled at the Isle of Jura Distillery on the Isle of Jura, a small island in the Inner Hebrides off Scotland's west coast. The distillery was established in 1810 and is one of only a handful of producers in the Islands whisky region.

What foods pair well with Jura Brooklyn? Dark chocolate truffles complement the coffee and berry notes. Smoked salmon works with the whisky's sea salt undertone. Aged Gouda or Manchego match the sherry cask sweetness. Grilled stone fruit like peaches echo the Pinot Noir barrel influence. Ginger-spiced desserts mirror the finish.

What sizes does Jura Brooklyn come in? Jura Brooklyn is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Jura Brooklyn worth the price? Jura Brooklyn positions as an accessible, mid-range single malt. The triple cask maturation and collaborative selection story add novelty, though critics such as The Whiskey Wash (82/100) note it sits in solid but not exceptional territory for its price tier compared to peers like Highland Park 12.

Why Jura Brooklyn?

The defining feature here is the triple cask maturation across bourbon, Amoroso sherry, and Pinot Noir barrels — a combination rarely seen in the Islands category. The Pinot Noir barrel influence in particular introduces a berry and wine-like dimension that sets it apart from the rest of Jura's portfolio. The collaborative blending process with Brooklyn businesses adds a genuine origin story rather than a marketing gimmick, as real participants shaped the final liquid from multiple cask options. For drinkers curious about how wine cask finishing transforms an Islands malt, Jura Brooklyn provides a distinct and accessible entry point.