Jura releases latest Tastival edition for 2016

Jura distillery has released a limited edition Scotch whisky to celebrate the new edition of its island’s Tastival festival, featuring “crowd-sourced” packaging.

Jura Tastival 2016 is a triple Sherry cask finished single malt made from hand-selected barrels, launched to commemorate Tastival 2016 on the island of Jura itself.

It features packaging with artwork by German artist Florian Schommer, whose design was favoured among fans on social media in a competition against three other international designers – French illustrator Yo Az, UK-based Claire Scully and Karin Ohlsson from Sweden.

The design incorporates Schommer’s personal tasting notes for the whisky, including apple, represented by branches, notes of vanilla, captured in delicate white flowers and a colour scheme based on a blend of maple syrup and roasted hazelnut.

Jura Tastival 2016 is the last expression to be overseen by Jura distillery manager Willie Cochrane, who announced his retirement just last week. 

“Every limited edition is special, but this one’s particularly close to my heart as it commemorates my last Jura Tastival, which has been a highlight on my calendar for the past ten years,” he said

“It wouldn’t be Tastival without something a bit different to inspire new perspectives on whisky, and I’m sure Florian Schommer’s wonderful illustrations will do just that.”

Tastival guests will have first opportunity to try and purchase this year’s limited edition bottling at the festival on 25 and 26 May. Jura Tastival 2016 will be available online and in shops globally (excluding US) at an RRP of £85 from 30 May 2016.