JURA 1975 Port Cask - 60 ans LMDW

Nose : full-bodied, developed. Delicately peaty and camphoric, the initial nose is also marked by delicious notes of orange and dark chocolate. Allowed to breathe, it becomes more medicinal. Its increasingly candied fruits and peat are dressed in heady perfumes (freesia, hyacinth) and noble spices (saffron, nutmeg). Overall the nose shows impressive structure, silkiness and serenity.

Palate : lively and spicy. Incredibly exotic (mango, passion fruit, persimmon, guava, etc.), the attack on the palate shows a huge freedom of expression. With a charming maturity, the mid-palate explores new fruity (orange, red and black fruits), floral (violet, lilac) and chocolate lands. At this point, Jura shines with a radiant beauty like that of a stunning sunset. A very refreshing saltiness further enhances the sensation of fullness that emanates from the palate.

Overall : long, silky. Dark chocolate, tobacco leaves, mango, bitter orange, liquorice, leather, pecan, lime blossom honey and wild strawberry. And a whole host of other flavours, including vervain, almond, Mirabelle plum, a hint of camphor and dried peat come and go. This is the final bouquet offered by this Jura 1975. The retro-nasal olfaction reflects the palate and the empty glass is divinely floral and slightly earthy.