![]() The maltings are sourced from Port Ellen and the peat is from the Isle of Jura. Their stills used to be the tallest, until the Glenmorangie Distillery was built. Jura owns 4 stills 2 wash and 2 spirit stills of 24,500 liters and 15,500 liters of capacity respectively. The Loch a’Bhaile Mhargadh is the main water source of the distillery. In 1985, it was purchased by Invergordon distillers and in 1993, Whyte & Mackay took the control of the distillery. In 1962, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries formed Mackinlay-McPherson in order to make the distillery operational and in 1963, Jura was on its feet again. In 1901, the family reportedly fell into a conflict with the then Laird of Jura, resulting in the dismantling of the distillery. It changed various owners until 1876, when the Ferguson family purchased it. Jura Distillery was founded in 1810, and got its licence in 1831. Jura can be reached by ferry from the Isle of Islay.Jura Distillery is located on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, actually it is really close to the island of Islay. Fewer than 200 people are thought to live on the island permanently. The windswept wilderness of Jura is just 11km wide and 48km long and was a much-loved hideaway for writer George Orwell. The sale comes at a busy time for deal-making in the hotel sector, driven by the increase in domestic holidaymaking during COVID-19 and renewed interest in the sector from private equity buyers. There is also a gin distillery on the island.Īlistair Lethem, Hotel and Leisure Consultant at Graham + Sibbald, commented: “The availability of The Jura Hotel for sale is a fantastic opportunity for new owners to acquire a well-established hotel, in good condition, with the opportunity to further grow and expand the business.” Distillery tours run from Monday-Friday, and Jura Whisky has a 10-year-old, a 12-year-old and an 18-year-old expression in its signature range, plus a 21-year-aged ‘Tide’ edition and a number of special editions finished in rum, French oak and red wine casks. Jura’s sole whisky distillery is owned by the Glasgow-based Whyte and Mackay, which in turn is owned by Philippines-based Emperador Inc. Address: 2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street, London, United. Lussa Gin is distilled, bottled and labelled by three women in a converted Stables building at Ardlussa at the north end of the Isle of Jura. Tours are available by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 11.30am and 2.30pm. The hotel’s established business is thought to have an annual turnover of around £800,000 (net), with good custom all year round from tourists, local and commercial visitors. The isle of Jura is 60 miles from the Scottish mainland, accessible by ferry via. The Lussa Gin distillery is located at the north end of the Isle of Jura, 25 miles along the single track road from the ferry. A touch of caramel, porridge and breakfast cereals as well. The hotel itself is described as having a “superb sea view position”, and sits adjacent to the island’s whisky distillery. Isle of Jura 2002 18 Years (57.1, OB, Feis Ile 2021, C6555) Nose: A whisper of sourness quickly followed Greek yoghurt sprinkled with dried strawberries, honey and candied almonds. World renowned for its distinctive whisky heritage and long sandy beaches, Jura is one of the least densely populated islands of Scotland. An al fresco terrace, staff accommodation and camping field for events completes the offering. Powered by biomass and solar energy, the 17-bedroom hotel comes with two bars, a restaurant and “Shack” servery, and a separate five-bedroom owner’s house is included in the sale. The sale is being managed by estate agents Graham and Sibbald and expects to fetch £1.2millon. ![]() ![]() And now, the island’s only hotel and pub is up for sale for the first time in 11 years. The Hebridean island of Jura, off the west coast of Scotland is soaked through with whisky lore. The prime real estate on the remote Scottish island of Jura has a plum location right next to the island’s whisky distillery. ![]()
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