{"id":13396,"date":"2016-05-25T11:11:48","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T11:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=13396"},"modified":"2019-01-23T10:33:50","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T10:33:50","slug":"tastival-2016-bottling-brings-festival-flavours-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/tastival-2016-bottling-brings-festival-flavours-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Jura Tastival bottling brings Festival flavours to life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jura Single Malt Whisky today reveals its Tastival 2016 bottling, a new limited edition expression to mark the distillery\u2019s annual island whisky festival. The flavours within this remarkable single malt have inspired Jura\u2019s first ever \u2018crowd sourced\u2019 packaging, chosen by the whisky\u2019s social media followers.<\/p>\n


\nJura Tastival, which took place on 25 & 26 May this year, celebrates new and exciting ways to enjoy whisky \u2013 and the creation of this year\u2019s festival edition is no exception, with a triple sherry finish, using hand-selected casks.<\/p>\n

To complement its sweet and intense flavour, Jura asked four artists from across the world to create a unique illustrated packaging design based upon their interpretations of the Tastival 2016 bottling, which is 51% ABV, non-chill filtered.<\/p>\n

Following heated competition, where fans voted for their favourite design online, Jura can now reveal that its first ever crowd sourced packaging is based on the artwork created by German artist Florian Schommer.<\/p>\n

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The intricate design incorporates Florian\u2019s 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 an aromatic blend of maple syrup and roasted hazelnut.<\/p>\n

Other artists who competed to win the Tastival packaging contract included French illustrator Yo Az, UK based Claire Scully and Karin Ohlsson from Sweden. Their colourful array of designs can still be viewed on Jura\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n

The limited edition bottling is the last Tastival expression to be overseen by much-loved Jura Distillery Manager, Willie Cochrane, who announced his retirement last week. He hands over the reins to Graham Logan, a former Jura Mash\/Stillman who has worked at his side for over two decades.<\/p>\n

Willie Cochrane said: \u201cEvery limited edition is special, but this one\u2019s 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.\u201d
\nIt wouldn\u2019t be Tastival without something a bit different to inspire new perspectives on whisky, and I\u2019m sure Florian Schommer\u2019s wonderful illustrations will do just that!\u201d<\/p>\n

Graham Logan said: \u201cWe always aim to push boundaries with our Tastival bottlings and the triple sherry finish on this new expression is a perfect example of the creativity and craftsmanship I want to continue to encourage in my role as distillery manager.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tastival guests have the first opportunity to try and purchase this year\u2019s limited edition bottling at the festival on 25 & 26 May, where they will be invited to share their own whisky tasting notes. Jura Tastival 2016 will be available online and in shops globally (excluding US) RRP \u00a385 from 30 May 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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