The Isle of Jura lies sixty miles away from the mainland of Scotland’s western coast. It has a harsh, cool climate, but an exceptionally warm community, all focused around the Island’s one whisky distillery in Craighouse. Founded originally in 1810, the distillery fell into ruin at the end of the 19th century but was entirely rebuilt and reopened in 1963 in order to boost the local economy and rebuild the community. It makes whiskies that are characteristically smooth, bright and lively.
This Craighouse rocks cocktail is ideal for post dinner drinks. A twist on an Old Fashioned recipe, the chocolate and the crème de poire really highlight the nutty and green fruit flavours of the Jura 12 Year Old whisky.
Ingredients
40ml Jura 12 Year Old Whisky.
10ml Oloroso Sherry
5ml Crème de poire
5ml Sugar syrup (1;1)
Dash of chocolate bitters
Glass: Rocks
Garnish: Lemon twist
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass over ice and stir for one minute to get a slight dilution and chill. Strain into a rocks glass over a large, clear ice block and garnish with a fresh lemon twist.
Want more whisky cocktail recipes? See the Fettercairn 1824 Martini, the Fettercairn Tropical Highball, the Jura Sunset, The Dalmore Old Fashioned and The Dalmore Mackenzie Highball.