Jura Superstition

Jura is the only whisky on this island just a stone's throw from Islay. The distillery has a long history, though its working has been interrupted at various points. The modern incarnation dates to 1963 when the rebuilt distillery began production. Jura's Superstition is advertised as the smokey version of the classic malt, but to be honest I got very little smoke from my tasting. The color is a deep copper and the nose is quite closed at first. There are some light sherry notes, not the peat or smoke I expected. Without water (it's bottled at 43% ABV), the whisky is round and smooth, with some spice and a drying aftertaste like the tannins from nuts (Brazil, filberts). With water the scotch releases some woody notes, still the light sherry, and maybe peach fuzz. After 45 minutes or so in the glass it gets sweeter and smoother, but overall I found it an underwhelming drink.