Isle of Jura 1997-2013 Samaroli #9111, 9112 45%

It had a certain charm and was even better than expected. Isle of Jura ISLE OF JURA 1997-2013 SAMAROLI #9111, 9112 45% one of 670 bottles The aroma is slightly rustic, oily and heavy, slowly unfolding with a concentrated grapefruit, matcha, vanilla, slightly clay-like earthiness and smoky peat. When drinking it, the soft mouthfeel expands into a powdery concentration and chewy texture, with citrus and apple, a balanced sweetness and acidity, a rustic clay-like quality, and a touch of tar. [Good/Very Good] Samaroli bottled this Isle of Jura 1997 in 2013, approximately 16 years old. Despite the water addition, it initially had a closed aroma but slowly opened up with a sense of weight. At the same time, it had a powdery fruitiness and a slightly clay-like earthy quality often found in Jura, along with a solid peatiness. Possibly due to the water addition and some aging after bottling, it had a sense of unity despite its specs, with good flavor balance and a drinkable feel. #Isle of Jura (ISLE OF JURA)